The Morning Meeting: Justice Roberts, Liz Cheney, Fosamax, Evangelicals, Corey Haim & Granny D
EmailFrom our discussion this morning, a collection of brewing battles. Chief Justice Roberts v. the White House; President Obama v. the health insurance industry; Liz Cheney v. a host of prominent lawyers – liberal and conservative; and Toyota v. reporters, and anyone questioning its assertion that electrical troubles have nothing to do with all those runaway cars.
We’re also talking about a set of new educational standards put forward by the nation’s governors, new (and more consumer-friendly) credit-card rules laid out by a major bank, and a remarkable 911 call placed by a 7-year-old – a call that may have saved his life, and his parents’ as well.
We’ve learned of the deaths of two prominent Americans: a well-known young actor, and a legendary political activist who preached against the staggering costs of running for office. You may know that we’re talking about Corey Haim and Doris Haddock, the latter better known to us as “Granny D.”
All this, plus the latest on our Fosamax investigation and a special look at American evangelical groups spreading their word – and sowing controversy – in the heart of Africa.
Stay tuned…
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Re: Corporations and Unions’ ability to spend freely on ads for or against political candidates
I agree with Pres. Obama on this one.
Corporations and Unions have an unfair advantage over regular people. The scale tips to their advantage every time.
As individuals, a person who works for a big corporation or union can indeed campaign for or against somebody, but without the cash cow of their union or business.
Justice Roberts was out of line when he suggested that they not attend the State of the Union Address. If he wants to make this personal with the President, then he can step down and do so at that time.
Posted by: ddg | March 10, 2010, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm
Justice Roberts is not with the American people, on this issue. He may be offended, but the people are also offended…..by a really bad decision from the Court!
Posted by: Rick McDaniel | March 10, 2010, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm
Toyota appears to be in denial of what everyone else can readily see…..they have electrical control problems, in their vehicles (among other things, of course), and those are clearly indicated, as the source of the sudden acceleration syndrome.
Of course, almost every maker out there, has, or has recently had recalls, on vehicles, for a myriad of problems, imports and domestics, alike.
Posted by: Rick McDaniel | March 10, 2010, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Liz Cheney…….. chuckle
Posted by: jas | March 10, 2010, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm
The chief Justice backed by the other Justices in a decision is something to be respected. These people show no respect for anyone. No wonder they all laugh at Obama and go on their way.
Posted by: Debbie | March 10, 2010, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm
I took Fosamax for over 15 years. In 2006 my hip broke. In 2007 my right femur broke. I had pain in the thigh for 5 months – went to 3 Doctors and they said it was my back. The Xray picture of the femur break could have been a picture of my xray, it was so similar.
Posted by: Ann Butler | March 10, 2010, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
Liz Cheney is about to go off the deep end if she keeps up the stream of venom against lawyers who repesent “terrorists”. Liz’s problem is potential liability for defamation. I many jurisdictions simply alleging that someone committed a crime is defamatory and the victim is entitled to damages witout having to prove actual loss. These lawyers are “private” rather than “Public” persons, who are otherwise fair game for defamatory statements. I’d like to witness a group of these attorneys get together and sue Cheney.
Posted by: Kurt | March 11, 2010, 12:58 am 12:58 am
Fosmax: In many areas of life short-term benefits are outweighed by long-term consequences. This may be particularly true of some prescription drugs which cannot really be tested for long-term effects until they have been in circulation for a period of time. if there is a choice I myself would prefer something which has been around for several years. New “wonder” drugs which do harm are not all that uncommon.
Posted by: Candadai Tirumalai | March 11, 2010, 8:58 am 8:58 am
The unions already had this advantage and they had supported Obama and this puts everyone on an equal footing and so Obama loses his big advantage $ wise that is what is bothering him, if you can read this does not change the status of no forein $ can be used.
Posted by: earl | March 12, 2010, 7:38 am 7:38 am