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This is Madison versus Wilson, and the battle isn’t finished yet.[/quote]
Madbury v. Madison?… Maybe my American history is rusty.
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Brian: I don’t have the time or the inclination to take you to task for your imprecise understanding of American history.
No, I wasn’t referencing Marbury versus Madison, but rather Madisonian ideals (limited government as dictated by the enumerated powers found in the Constitution) versus Wilsonian ideals (misguided and wrong-headed philosophy that holds government involvement as necessary to cure/prevent all manner of social “ills” and pushes the Constitution to its most elastic limits.)
We continue to live with Wilson’s misbegotten legacy, most notably in the Nanny State foisted upon us by the “Progressives”, those do-gooders who ultimately do the most harm.
ACA remains a deeply flawed piece of legislation, and largely because Obama decided to outsource it to Congress, versus taking the role on himself and crafting a law that would stand the test of time. In terms of a Dem who knew how to get things done, you need look no further than LBJ. This was a hardball negotiator of the first order and the legislation that emerged HAS stood the test of time. Obama was so concerned over his “legacy” that he forgot to do the actual work. And, if you think the GOP isn’t going to use this decision to their utmost advantage in what will prove to be a vicious and hard-fought election, well, Brian, you truly do NOT have a good understanding of American history.
