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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSouth carolina again passes a Nulification act
thing that started the civil war has happened again. South Carolina's state House passed a nullification bill on Wednesday declaring President Barack Obamas Affordable Care Act null and void and
makes its implementation a crime.
http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/archive/segment/south-carolina-passes-nullification-bill-to-make-obamacare-a-crime/5182f5d82b8c2a151a0003a4
We may be entering a crisis soon, brought on by far right radicals...
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South carolina again passes a Nulification act (Original Post)
Vietnameravet
May 2013
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Can't we just apologize for not letting them leave in 1861 , and send them on their merry way?
abq e streeter
May 2013
#1
With apologies to the many progressives in SC and the region; just being snarky, and...
abq e streeter
May 2013
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abq e streeter
(7,658 posts)1. Can't we just apologize for not letting them leave in 1861 , and send them on their merry way?
I'll even kick in some extra beer and travel money.
Vietnameravet
(1,085 posts)2. Wish we had!!
abq e streeter
(7,658 posts)3. With apologies to the many progressives in SC and the region; just being snarky, and...
I have the utmost admiration and respect for those of you trying to fight the good fight in enemy territory....But Jeez, sometimes it just does get to the point of "and don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out".
johnnyreb
(915 posts)6. Not a problem!
Your continued heaping of national shame upon our dreadful legislature and governor is very much appreciated!
G_j
(40,366 posts)4. a crime??
well, my state of NC, is on a similar course in all things.
Vietnameravet
(1,085 posts)5. Well tell them to "bring it on!"
roamer65
(36,745 posts)7. The Supreme Court will strike it down.
No state law can override federal law. Easy slam dunk case.