[Baaahb]

The Republicans are not a conservative party any more. They are a reactionary party. Their opinions come and go as fast as you can change a diaper.

It's really hard to judge what the electorate will support, considering that a very substantial percentage have been led through soundbites and populism into supporting positions that are directly contrary to their economic self-interest, (which they generally indicate as the issue of primary concern to them.)
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[VTnCO]

I don't get how the individual mandate is so unconstitutional considering the other mandatory items we have. I can't opt out of paying into Social Security - which I could care less about in relation to a proper health care system. I don't get to select to not contribute to paying for the uninsured when I pay my health bills.

I actually think that if the SCOTUS overturns the individual mandate, it will seal Obama's re-election. Enough independents will see what it was doing/going to do and convince them the GOP is not looking out for them.

[mark]

Jesus H Kreest. The inflammatory BS is just thick and deep, and without some intelligent thoughtful discussion of our differences, f(^' it, might as well bust out the guns and start shooting.

IMHO, the mandate will be struck down by virtue that it requires the public to buy a 'private' insurance product which is fundamentally different than funding for public schools/compulsory education, roads, etc.... Other provisions will stand. In the end, it will revert to a states rights issue. Within a decade, groups of states will block together and invest in regional single payer systems that reflect the values and the needs of their constituents. The PNW will have a very different system than the southeast. That's fine with me. I no longer believe that we have enough common values and shared cultural interests to maintain the current union. A constitutional amendment to allow the peaceful dissolution of the union? I'm all for it. In the meantime, I'd like one that says that no state can receive more federal money than they pay. In the end, the sad thing is, we're imploding by choice, not necessity. OK. All done. Small 'r'-ant's over. Flame away.

[Baaahb]

in many areas one must buy city services, such as city water, city sewer, city garbage service...and some of these services are provide by private contractors....
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[NoOneInParticular]

the 10th amendment seems to swing in and out of fashion depending on the political makeup of the court. not that I hold myself out as an expert.

the media portrayed the more moderate Republican appointees as rather negative about the mandatory opt in.

[stevesliva]

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[stevesliva]

Just the 10th amendment? Really?

[NoOneInParticular]

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[stevesliva]

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Steve - it's boring now. When you get no further replies - you'll know it's me.