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President Obama said today he is confident the Supreme Court will uphold his health care law -- and basically warned the justices against striking down the law by practicing what he called "judicial activism."
"I'd just remind conservative commentators that for years what we've heard is the biggest problem on the bench was judicial activism, or a lack of judicial restraint," Obama said during a joint news conference with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.
Obama defined activism by saying "an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted passed law -- well, here's a good example. And I'm pretty confident that this -- this court will recognize that and not take that step."
Obama seems to be in denile that he's a politican.
Is Obama Threatening The Supreme Court Justices?
Judicial activism is legislating from the bench. Striking down laws that are unconstitutional is part of their duties as Supreme Court Justices.
Is Obama Threatening The Supreme Court Justices?
No.
Hes simply reminding conservatives that when in the past the Court has struck down laws the right approves of such as laws limiting individual liberty and expanding the power of the state republicans have whined that those rulings manifested judicial activism where judges are legislating from the bench. In such cases conservatives further complain that the court has failed to exercise judicial restraint and exhibits disrespect for the will of the people as expressed through their elected representatives.
In order for conservatives to be consistent and avoid hypocrisy, therefore, theyd be required to denounce the striking down of the ACA as well.
Is Obama Threatening The Supreme Court Justices?
No.
Hes simply reminding conservatives that when in the past the Court has struck down laws the right approves of such as laws limiting individual liberty and expanding the power of the state republicans have whined that those rulings manifested judicial activism where judges are legislating from the bench. In such cases conservatives further complain that the court has failed to exercise judicial restraint and exhibits disrespect for the will of the people as expressed through their elected representatives.
In order for conservatives to be consistent and avoid hypocrisy, therefore, theyd be required to denounce the striking down of the ACA as well.
An ex-community organizer turned Prez making accusations of activism?
Can't make this shit up if I tried.
yep, he gave them a talkin' too that only makes him look dumber than the last time he said something similar. A constitutional professor my ass.
Is Obama Threatening The Supreme Court Justices?
No.
Hes simply reminding conservatives that when in the past the Court has struck down laws the right approves of such as laws limiting individual liberty and expanding the power of the state republicans have whined that those rulings manifested judicial activism where judges are legislating from the bench. In such cases conservatives further complain that the court has failed to exercise judicial restraint and exhibits disrespect for the will of the people as expressed through their elected representatives.
In order for conservatives to be consistent and avoid hypocrisy, therefore, theyd be required to denounce the striking down of the ACA as well.
Judicial activism is legislating from the bench. Striking down laws that are unconstitutional is part of their duties as Supreme Court Justices.
In order for conservatives to be consistent and avoid hypocrisy, therefore, they’d be required to denounce the striking down of the ACA as well.
Obama warns justices against 'activism' on health law
President Obama said today he is confident the Supreme Court will uphold his health care law -- and basically warned the justices against striking down the law by practicing what he called "judicial activism."
"I'd just remind conservative commentators that for years what we've heard is the biggest problem on the bench was judicial activism, or a lack of judicial restraint," Obama said during a joint news conference with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.
Obama defined activism by saying "an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted passed law -- well, here's a good example. And I'm pretty confident that this -- this court will recognize that and not take that step."
Obama taking his politics to the SCOTUS?
The case is over...they voted...they know the outcome...Is Obama trying to influence thier decision?
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Judicial activism is legislating from the bench. Striking down laws that are unconstitutional is part of their duties as Supreme Court Justices.
You do NOTE that Obama was talking about 'unelected people and policy'?
(Noting that SCOTUS Justices are nominated, and vetted by the Congress)?
What does he think ObamaCare and IPAB is? Unelected people making decisions for others about thier lives.
Is Obama Threatening The Supreme Court Justices?
No.
Hes simply reminding conservatives that when in the past the Court has struck down laws the right approves of such as laws limiting individual liberty and expanding the power of the state republicans have whined that those rulings manifested judicial activism where judges are legislating from the bench. In such cases conservatives further complain that the court has failed to exercise judicial restraint and exhibits disrespect for the will of the people as expressed through their elected representatives.
In order for conservatives to be consistent and avoid hypocrisy, therefore, theyd be required to denounce the striking down of the ACA as well.
Which laws struck down would those be?
No, conservatives object when judges presume to dictate to people what they ought to do, when the people have voted on something. Like California and gay marriage.
