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In reply to the discussion: 4 judges upheld the ACA under all three possible theories for doing so, not just the taxing powers. [View all]

former9thward

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9. Why is healthcare unique?
Reply to RBInMaine (Reply #2)
Sat Jun 30, 2012, 08:53 PM
Jun 2012

We all need food, shelter, and clothing. Aren't those markets that we need and WILL use?

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4 judges upheld the ACA under all three possible theories for doing so, not just the taxing powers. [View all] RBInMaine Jun 2012 OP
Roberts definitely used contorted logic, as Robert Reich pointed out. joshcryer Jun 2012 #1
Yes. The healthcare market is unique. We are all in it whether or not we have insurance because we RBInMaine Jun 2012 #2
Why is healthcare unique? former9thward Jun 2012 #9
You are playing the "broccoli horrible" card. READ ON for why the healthcare market is unique: RBInMaine Jun 2012 #11
YOUR SHOUTING DOESN'T MAKE IT TRUE. former9thward Jul 2012 #12
Pity he didn't feel that way about Montana. aquart Jun 2012 #3
Yup. Citizens United is a disgusting ruling and all the more reason to re-elect Obama. Here's why. RBInMaine Jun 2012 #5
He won't voluntarily retire under a Democrat. aquart Jun 2012 #7
Ah, Roberts remains pretty conservative, but maybe he is moderating a bit. Even that would be good. RBInMaine Jun 2012 #8
They can both be rightwing nutjobs and still hate each other's guts. aquart Jun 2012 #10
Those 4 were the liberal wing of the court. 3 of the 4 conservative "assholes" did vote against ACA. pampango Jun 2012 #4
Correct, as I stated. I call them the four REASONED members of the court. RBInMaine Jun 2012 #6
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