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In order to protect the new national health care law from legal challenges, the Obama administration has been forced to argue that the individual mandate represents a tax -- even though Obama himself argued the exact opposite while campaigning to pass the legislation.
Late last night, the Obama Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the Florida-based lawsuit against the health care law, arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction and that the State of Florida and fellow plaintiffs haven't presented a claim for which the court can grant relief. To bolster its case, the DOJ cited the Anti-Injunction Act, which restricts courts from interfering with the government's ability to collect taxes.
The Act, according to a DOJ memo supporting the motion to dismiss, says that "no suit for the purpose of restraining the assessment or collection of any tax shall be maintained in any court by any person, whether or not such person is the person against whom such tax was assessed." The memo goes on to say that it makes no difference whether the disputed payment it is called a "tax" or "penalty," because either way, it's "assessed and collected in the same manner" by the Internal Revenue Service.
In order to protect the new national health care law from legal challenges, the Obama administration has been forced to argue that the individual mandate represents a tax -- even though Obama himself argued the exact opposite while campaigning to pass the legislation.
Late last night, the Obama Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the Florida-based lawsuit against the health care law, arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction and that the State of Florida and fellow plaintiffs haven't presented a claim for which the court can grant relief. To bolster its case, the DOJ cited the Anti-Injunction Act, which restricts courts from interfering with the government's ability to collect taxes.
The Act, according to a DOJ memo supporting the motion to dismiss, says that "no suit for the purpose of restraining the assessment or collection of any tax shall be maintained in any court by any person, whether or not such person is the person against whom such tax was assessed." The memo goes on to say that it makes no difference whether the disputed payment it is called a "tax" or "penalty," because either way, it's "assessed and collected in the same manner" by the Internal Revenue Service.
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Obama Admin. Argues in Court That Individual Mandate Is a Tax
Remember when he insisted it is not a tax?
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UcxU8PtzRs&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Obama on taxes and Merriam-Webster dictionary[/ame]
Did any intelligent citizen actually believe him when he said it wasn't a tax?
Did any intelligent citizen actually believe him when he said it wasn't a tax?
I'm not sure that he has said anything that was purely truthful since he entered office. Maybe not before, either.
The Big 0 cannot tell a truth. He is always trying to sell something and always leaving out or twisting the facts that will expose the fullness of any issue.
Did any intelligent citizen actually believe him when he said it wasn't a tax?
I'm not sure that he has said anything that was purely truthful since he entered office. Maybe not before, either.
The Big 0 cannot tell a truth. He is always trying to sell something and always leaving out or twisting the facts that will expose the fullness of any issue.
Wow you guys are slow on the uptake.
Everything he is doing and the way he does it was all predicted over and over by many on the right leading up to the election. But we were simply called racists and shouted down.
Obama is nothing more than a Chicago Gangster wanna be thug with 0 qualifications for the job other than he speaks well from a teleprompter and lies like a hooker with no legs.
I said it over and over during the election. I could care less about his color my problem is he is a liar and a Marxists who does not like America the way it is.
What part of "were about to fundementally change AMerica" did you people not get? What part of "Spread the wealth" was to hard to grasp? What Part of I happen to be a proponent of a single payer universal health care program. DID YOU NOT GET DAMN IT~~~~!!!!!!
Why did anyone buy the lies he sold during the Campaign, are you all that dense or did most of you just vote for him because he was black? Or cool? Or good looking?
sad.
Only an idiot would say that using a definition of a word to clarify a point of argument is "stretching"
It appears that you are correct, sir.stretch (strch)v.
stretched, stretch·ing, stretch·es
v.tr.
....1. To lengthen, widen, or distend: stretched the sweater out of shape.
....2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space: stretched the banner between two poles.
....3. To make taut; tighten: stretched the tarpaulin until it ripped.
....4. To reach or put forth; extend: stretched out his hand.
....5. a. To extend (oneself or one's limbs, for example) to full length: stretched her calves before running.
........b. To extend (oneself) when lying down: she stretched herself out on the couch.
........c. To put to torture on the rack.
....6. To wrench or strain (a muscle, for example).
....7. a. To extend or enlarge beyond the usual or proper limits: stretch the meaning of a word.
........b. To subject to undue strain: to stretch one's patience.
....8. a. To expand in order to fulfill a larger function: stretch a budget; stretch a paycheck.
........b. To increase the quantity of by admixture or dilution: stretch a meal by thinning the stew.
....9. To prolong: stretch out an argument.
....10. Informal To fell by a blow: stretched his opponent in the first round.
v.intr.
....1. To become lengthened, widened, or distended.
....2. To extend or reach over a distance or area or in a given direction: "On both sides of us stretched the wet plain" (Ernest Hemingway).
....3. To lie down at full length: stretched out on the bed.
....4. To extend one's muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.
....5. To extend over a given period of time: "This story stretches over a whole generation" (William Golding).
n.
....1. The act of stretching or the state of being stretched.
....2. The extent or scope to which something can be stretched; elasticity.
....3. A continuous or unbroken length, area, or expanse: an empty stretch of highway.
....4. A straight section of a racecourse or track, especially the section leading to the finish line.
....5. a. A continuous period of time.
........b. Slang A term of imprisonment: served a two-year stretch.
........c. Informal The last stage of an event, period, or process.
....6. Baseball A movement in which a pitcher, standing with the glove side facing home plate, raises both hands to the height of the head and then lowers them to the chest or waist for a short pause before pitching the ball. It is used as an alternative to a wind-up, especially when runners are on base.
adj.
....1. Made of an elastic material that stretches easily: stretch pants.
....2. Of, relating to, or being a vehicle, such as a limousine or passenger jet, having an extended seating area that provides extra space for more passengers, leg room, or amenities.
Idiom: stretch (one's) legs To go for a walk, especially after a lengthy period of sitting.
[Middle English strecchen, from Old English streccan.]
stretcha·bil
i·ty n.
stretcha·ble adj.
In order to protect the new national health care law from legal challenges, the Obama administration has been forced to argue that the individual mandate represents a tax -- even though Obama himself argued the exact opposite while campaigning to pass the legislation.
Late last night, the Obama Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the Florida-based lawsuit against the health care law, arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction and that the State of Florida and fellow plaintiffs haven't presented a claim for which the court can grant relief. To bolster its case, the DOJ cited the Anti-Injunction Act, which restricts courts from interfering with the government's ability to collect taxes.
The Act, according to a DOJ memo supporting the motion to dismiss, says that "no suit for the purpose of restraining the assessment or collection of any tax shall be maintained in any court by any person, whether or not such person is the person against whom such tax was assessed." The memo goes on to say that it makes no difference whether the disputed payment it is called a "tax" or "penalty," because either way, it's "assessed and collected in the same manner" by the Internal Revenue Service.
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Obama Admin. Argues in Court That Individual Mandate Is a Tax
Remember when he insisted it is not a tax?
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UcxU8PtzRs&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Obama on taxes and Merriam-Webster dictionary[/ame]
In order to protect the new national health care law from legal challenges, the Obama administration has been forced to argue that the individual mandate represents a tax -- even though Obama himself argued the exact opposite while campaigning to pass the legislation.
Late last night, the Obama Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the Florida-based lawsuit against the health care law, arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction and that the State of Florida and fellow plaintiffs haven't presented a claim for which the court can grant relief. To bolster its case, the DOJ cited the Anti-Injunction Act, which restricts courts from interfering with the government's ability to collect taxes.
The Act, according to a DOJ memo supporting the motion to dismiss, says that "no suit for the purpose of restraining the assessment or collection of any tax shall be maintained in any court by any person, whether or not such person is the person against whom such tax was assessed." The memo goes on to say that it makes no difference whether the disputed payment it is called a "tax" or "penalty," because either way, it's "assessed and collected in the same manner" by the Internal Revenue Service.
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Obama Admin. Argues in Court That Individual Mandate Is a Tax
Remember when he insisted it is not a tax?
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UcxU8PtzRs&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Obama on taxes and Merriam-Webster dictionary[/ame]
It's the ONLY way that Obama and the Congress can get away with it. The Commerce Clause was cited in the complaint of 19 States that the Federal Government cannot compel commerce [meaning they can't make you buy anything against your will].
By admitting it is a TAX is an end-run by Obama and thus he had to unmask himself. Folks? Many of us tried to warn you as he entered the arena...
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Obama Admin. Argues in Court That Individual Mandate Is a Tax
Remember when he insisted it is not a tax?
YouTube - Obama on taxes and Merriam-Webster dictionary
It's the ONLY way that Obama and the Congress can get away with it. The Commerce Clause was cited in the complaint of 19 States that the Federal Government cannot compel commerce [meaning they can't make you buy anything against your will].
By admitting it is a TAX is an end-run by Obama and thus he had to unmask himself. Folks? Many of us tried to warn you as he entered the arena...
And look at how few of the Obamaroids have any buyers remorse
Obama admits to the largest tax increase in history
Arguing whether or not the mandate constitutes a tax is a bit of a semantic game. But it's estimated to bring in about $17 billion over a decade so if we do want to call it a tax, it's much closer to being one of the smallest increases in history.Obama admits to the largest tax increase in history
