The Scotus Nomination - A President's Most Significant Power Poem by James B. Earley

Contrary to what mischievous minds would have weary folks believe, the Nation's stagnant economy is in reality a self-induced political hobgoblin wholly concocted by the Republican Party's very hand, and cleverly orchestrated for its own dubious purpose. 'As an observant citizen wrote; 'The Republicans stole the furniture, then mounted a hypocritical campaign based on the fact the furniture is missing.' Their devious goal it appears; seize Election 2012, and via the Presidency pack the U S Supreme Court. And through that protracted mantra, 'Control the Court, ' - in turn, 'control' the Nation. The following comment places the Presidency in crucial perspective. JBE

'Last week brought another lesson that the most significant of all presidential powers-the making of war not excepted-is the power to nominate justices to the Supreme Court. A chief executive's most ambitious domestic policies may be ignored or reversed by future presidents and Congresses; a new administration can end a war. By contrast, three justices appointed more than 20 years ago cast votes last week that would have struck down the current president's key domestic achievement. Barring illness or injury to one of these justices, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush will be powerfully influencing public policy for at least another decade.'
~Jeff Greenfield - commenting on June 28,2012 Supreme Court Healthcare Decision, and reminding the U S populace of the most significant of all presidential powers - the power to nominate justices to the Supreme Court.