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mmonk

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1. Yes, many want to legislate from the bench.

Reply to Katashi_itto (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 06:51 PM

Apr 2012

The reason they put ideologues on the court is so they can still have some control when they are not in control of other branches. The gang of 14 gave this abomination to America.

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What SCOTUS and the GOP are really out to destroy with ACA: Dismantle Medicaid, all Social Programs [View all] Katashi_itto Apr 2012 OP

Yes, many want to legislate from the bench. mmonk Apr 2012 #1

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I like this article bigtree Apr 2012 #3

They've tried to destroy each of those programs from the start. Poverty is good for biz. freshwest Apr 2012 #5

It depends on how they dismantle it. If only the Lionessa Apr 2012 #6

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I worry about if ACA goes down we will see nothing in our lifetimes for ant healthcare... Katashi_itto Apr 2012 #12

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