Republicans plan to pressure Perdue, Cooper to join health care lawsuit

Thanks to all of you who are giving us intelligent responses! When people comment on things they know absolutely NOTHING about, i.e., who the Canadian prime minister happens to be, it is great that we have people who can set the record straight.

I thought Republicans where AGASINT frivolous lawsuits and wasting taxpayers money on them? The fact that federal primacy rules the day and has been upheld by SCOTUS means this will be a huge waste of time and money. Of course this is something Republicans have never had a problem with. (Thinking back to Iraq)

"First of all, do you know find it ironic that the Canadian Prime Minister came to the U.S. for health care"

It is not ironic at all. American health care has always been great for those with deep pockets. The problem is basic access to health care for all and financial protection for those with serious illnesses. Also, you are crazy if you think the millionaire Canadian premier came to the US b/c he was on a waiting list.

Did you know...only 14 state attorney generals have sought to sue the federal government ? 13 of which are...you guessed it,....republicans. The lone democrat is attempting a run for govenor.

Did you know, Stephen Harper, the Canadian Prime Minister, came to his vacation home in Florida, to have a simple procedure done while he was on vacation ?...

Beachbum the difference is simple if I dont own a car I dont have to buy insurance. And the state requires the insurance not the Federal Government. The insurance is to cover damage to someone else or someone elses property not to cover me personally.
They have mandated that if you own a "Body" you have to buy insurance. Can you name any other laws were the possession of a "Body" requires you to purchase something?

The Republicans are suffering fro sour grape syndrom.
I like the new plan and was not crazy about the idea that everyone should have insurance..but you know what...if you get sick taxpayers pick up the tab...so you do need to protect yourself to be self relieant. Something I am sure Republicans seem to like people to be! I wish we had gone further and established a public option like the goverment of Canada gives their citizens... but I feel we have made one small step ahead. If the Republicans had so many good ideas why did they not pass a health care bill under Bush, they had 8 years to do it!

Hahaha -

Apparently you do not comprehend the fact that the legislation is a mandate to force all Americans, execpt for Muslims and Amish, to purchase health care. Where is the Constitutional authority?

Also, speaking of math, the numbers of the legislation show that it will end up costing the states and taxpayers' much more than $100,000 when it is all said and done...

Keep trying...

Gee Louisburg, by your logic the state should spend it's money on lottery tickets, because for only a few bucks the state could rake in millions.
Let me guess - you're not really good at math!
LOL

I understand it is hard to comprehend but let me break this down for you...
Let's say the lawsuit costs $100,000 per state and they win the legal battle to rule HCR unconstitutional, which it is...

Each state now avoids having its Medicaid payments from the Federal government cut, which is in the billions of dollars. Who do you think will pay for the payments in the end - we the taxpayers...

It is also ironic to say that the Republicans waste money - aren't we building pier at the beach that costs millions of dollars during a recession. Didn't the federal government give out money to fake zip codes...and we waste money...

Again - your logic is laughable...

We all know the lawsuits will fail. Typical of a Republican to think a few hundred thousand dollars isn't much money. As usual Republicans don't care about wasting taxpayer dollars!
LOL

Throw that into the demand AHEAD of the healthcare
lawsuit!!!

Supporting the U.S. Constitution is supposed to be a prerequisite for public service.

Is there a single Democrat elected official anywhere that understands and believes in the Constitution?

Here's what some of the them think, in their own words:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUGDj8bXfxg&feature=related

We also know Pelosi said the same and that Obama says the Constitution is a document of "negative liberties".

Steven have you ever read the Patriot Act - or - are you just rehashing some talking points...

Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein of CA stated at an oversight hearing in 2003, "I have never had a single abuse of the Patriot Act reported to me. My staff emailed the ACLU and asked them for instance of actual abuses. They emailed back and said they had none."

Did you know that many of the provisions of the Patriot Act were already available to investigate organized crime and drug trafficking.

VP Biden once said - "The FBI could get a wiretap to investigate the mafia, but they could not get one to investigate terrorists. To put it bluntly, that was crazy."

How do you think the Obama Administration is able to stop the dangerous "right-wing" terrorists?

If you had any reading comprehension ability you would realize that I said nothing about them "covering" it. Hopefully, they'll do everyone a favor and stay away. However, they mentioned the rally, so they could at least inform people when it is scheduled, but I'm surprised it was even mentioned.

And yes, I was gracious in my description.

Has anyone read the 1900+ pages of legislation?

Must be nice to be unemployed and being able to sleep in all day while the rest of us are working to pay our taxes to provide for your entitlements...

"Since this liberal rag is not a newspaper for the people and therefore won't provide unfiltered information to the public, here is when the rally "mentioned" is scheduled..."

The N&O not covering every crackpot "rally" doesn't make it a "liberal rag" as you so graciously called it. It's unfortunate that your supposed "rally" starts at 8:30 in the morning. I'd come by and laugh, but I'll still be asleep.

Since this liberal rag is not a newspaper for the people and therefore won't provide unfiltered information to the public, here is when the rally "mentioned" is scheduled:

Please Join AFP in Raleigh on April 6th Tuesday 8:30 AM- Halifax Mall

I n my own personal opinion both troxler & berry have always had the intentions of just using thier current office holdings as a platform to launch a potential bid for the governorship of this state. of which an when they do attempt to try an do so i personaly hope that they are an abmisal failure at such an attempt . i my opinion they have already slanted their current offices to the far right as it pertains to their authority as it pertaines to the state citzens being able to pursue any kind of actions thru their office to be able to receive any kind of injunctive releif under the state or federal laws of this contry thank you

Loiusbergpatriot

I fail to see the diffenence the states have mandated that the citizens of this state have to buy an carry automobile insurance an pay taxes an other acts of oppression against the citizens of this state. what is the difference in between health care & auto insurance? i personaly fail to see the difference. this is some more of state rights issues anyway in my estimation states right have gone to far as it currently is an state rights are oppressing the federal rights that people have under the u.s constitution already. Given though how closely this governor an the members of the counsel of state have coporated with the republicans i feel sure that they mrs berrie an mr troxler will not have any problem in getting this governor to go right along with their little plan to deny the citizens of this state health care reform that is so badly needed in this state in particualar as it is the home office state for blue cross & blue sheild an these republicans berrie an troxler are only instrested in the protection of the coporate instrest an not in the citizens of this entire state in 2012 they need to be shown to the door just as elizibeth dole was an at the same time they needed to get rid of this republican (dino)governor that we currently have in office thank you

"Someone please tell me what the minimum amount of health insurance one has to buy to avoid jail?"

Who is threatening to send you to jail for not buying health insurance?

This is not a liberal/conservative issue. This is a taxpayer issue. It's an issue of wasting the taxes we all pay on a frivolous lawsuit.

Article Six of the Constitution ensures there is no state immunity to Federal regulation. Many states, upon introduction of this and other legislation have attempted to launch "sovereignty" resolutions and nullification acts to avoid federal regulations. Attempting to utilize Article Ten in this manner is weak at best...

Look up the Commerce Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause/etc. This health care legislation is well within the acceptable bounds of the powers granted to the Federal Government. None of these lawsuits will succeed.

I suggest you reread the Constitution in its entirety instead of regurgitating the parts you are attempting to utilize for this uninspired lawsuit.

Blah blah blah whatever. And where does it mandate that I have to pay for YOUR socialist roads and highways and fire department and police and Iraq war and blah blah blah and YOUR EMERGENCY ROOM BILL WITH MY TAX DOLLARS BECAUSE YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT BUT DON'T HAVE ANY INSURANCE. Just shut up already, "patriot." ROTFLMFAO.

Under the Constitution, Federal Law trumps State Law. These lawsuits are frivolous, come at great taxpayer expense, and achieve nothing. Let's hope our AG has more common sense. Perhaps our state can grant Troxler and Berry the "freedom" they desire by removing them from their appointments next term.