My initial thought is that liberals- some of my friends included -would not like this at all. But Mr. Henninger makes a good point: “The political left, historically inclined by ideological belief to public policy that is imposed rather than legislated…” ====== If we learned anything about Barack Obama in his first term it is that when he starts repeating the same... Read more
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Can’t Wait for Others to See The Light
August 1 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Obama, The Left, US ConstitutionObama: I Don’t Like That Law
July 9 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, ObamaCare, The Left, US ConstitutionSmart? Yes, he is. But all that ‘smart’ if for his benefit, not for the country. Call me cynical, but even I am surprised that the left is so quiet about this selective execution of the law- especially that law they so desparately wanted. ================ By MICHAEL W. MCCONNELLPresident Obama’s decision last week to suspend the employer mandate of the Affordable Care... Read more
An ObamaCare Board Answerable to No One
June 20 | Posted by mrossol | Big Govt, ObamaCare, US ConstitutionLong, but worth the read. When people don’t pay attention, and when one branch of [U.S.] government abdicates its responsibilities, this is what happens. =============== By DAVID B. RIVKIN JR. And ELIZABETH P. FOLEY Signs of ObamaCare’s failings mount daily, including soaring insurance costs, looming provider shortages and inadequate insurance exchanges. Yet the law’s most disturbing feature may be the Independent Payment Advisory... Read more
Surveillance and Its Discontents
June 16 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, NSA, Radical Islam, US ConstitutionI have readers who don’t want to post comments who tell me that I have a ‘terrible bias’. I confess I do – like most people I know [although I suppose many have a ‘wonderful’ bias as compared to mine]. I tend to agree with the WSJ, but what I appreciate even more about the J is that... Read more
The Second Amendment …
April 7 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, US ConstitutionSure gave me more to think about. Worth reading if you are at all interested in our way of life and the role the US Constitution plays in it. =========== September 2011 Edward J. Erler – Professor of Political Science, California State University, San Bernardino The following is adapted from a speech delivered at a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar on May 24, 2011, in... Read more
