Things That Tumble Out of Eric's Brain

Monday, April 16, 2012

thenewrepublic:

Will more prominent, respected conservatives come out of the woodwork to defend Obamacare’s constitutionality? This is the fifth.
“The individual health mandate surely passes constitutional muster under settled judicial principles. The Constitution’s Commerce Clause grants Congress the authority “to regulate commerce … among the several States.” The Court’s precedents establish without question that Congress may regulate intrastate economic activities that Congress (not the Court) reasonably concludes have a substantial effect on interstate commerce. The existence of such congressional authority is especially clear when the challenged provision itself is part of a comprehensive legislative scheme that regulates interstate commerce.”
- Henry Paul Monaghan, A Conservative Law Professor on the Obvious Constitutionality of Obamacare
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

Will more prominent, respected conservatives come out of the woodwork to defend Obamacare’s constitutionality? This is the fifth.

“The individual health mandate surely passes constitutional muster under settled judicial principles. The Constitution’s Commerce Clause grants Congress the authority “to regulate commerce … among the several States.” The Court’s precedents establish without question that Congress may regulate intrastate economic activities that Congress (not the Court) reasonably concludes have a substantial effect on interstate commerce. The existence of such congressional authority is especially clear when the challenged provision itself is part of a comprehensive legislative scheme that regulates interstate commerce.”

- Henry Paul Monaghan, A Conservative Law Professor on the Obvious Constitutionality of Obamacare

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

barackobama:

peterfeld:

The Republicans are going to feel pretty stupid for spending the last three years fusing “Obama” and “care” in the public mind.

As David Axelrod put it the other day:

“Can you imagine if the opposition called Social Security ‘Roosevelt Security’? Or if Medicare was ‘LBJ-Care’? Seriously, have these guys ever heard of the long view?”

Amen to this!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

wired:

[via life]:

Wow, this photo: A little girl receiving tests gazes into pool containing baby ducks — an early use of animals as part of medical therapy, 1956.

(see more photos here)

We definitely need to bring back the use of ducklings as medical therapy. I mean, who DOESN’T feel better looking at baby ducks?!

Seconded.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

“As we mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must remember that this Supreme Court decision not only protects a woman’s health and reproductive freedom, but also affirms a broader principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters. I remain committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose and this fundamental constitutional right. While this is a sensitive and often divisive issue—no matter what our views, we must stay united in our determination to prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant woman and mothers, reduce the need for abortion, encourage healthy relationships, and promote adoption. And as we remember this historic anniversary, we must also continue our efforts to ensure that our daughters have the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.” President Obama’s statement on the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade (via barackobama)

(Source: theamericanprospect)

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