Posted on 07/11/2010 7:56:14 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith
IF ONLY THE RIGHT WOULD LEAVE THE CONSTITUTION ALONE.... For the better part of the last couple of decades, conservatives took a fairly aggressive approach to constitutional amendments: they wanted several more.
Indeed, by the mid-point of his presidency, George W. Bush was on record supporting at least six different proposed amendments to the Constitution: (1) prohibiting flag burning; (2) victims' rights; (3) banning abortion; (4) requiring a balanced budget; (5) prohibiting same-sex marriage; and (6) allowing state-endorsed prayer in public schools. As a wise blogger noted at the time, Bush "really seems to think the Constitution is just a rough draft."
But that was several years ago, and the right's approach has shifted. Conservatives no longer prioritize adding new amendments to the Constitution; they now believe it's time to start repealing some of the old ones.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonmonthly.com ...
Count on FReepers to immediately dissect pieces like this, and instantly reveal fundamental flaws. Nicely done.
Oh the utter horror! Protecting the flag of our nation, the unborn children and the economy while putting the brakes on queers and saying a prayer for our future.
What a monster! We should nuke Dallas, it's the only way to be sure...
SNAP... back to reality,,,
What the little commie-wannabe is really moaning about is repealing two of the amendments that have resulted in the worst offenders to the Founding Fathers Original Intent.
The 16th, which allows the federal government to collect income tax. The 17, which allows senators to be directly elected.
Which is ironic as the very next one, the 18th, created Probation, which is a clear example of getting rid of a BAD IDEA, via the 21st.
The commie-wannabe is just pizzing and moaning because a couple of Amendments that have resulted in the biggest problems from the fed-gov are finally getting some light shined on them.
Original Intent baby, ORIGINAL INTENT.
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I HATE spell checkers...
"Probation" = Prohibition
ROTFLOL
An amendment that 'prohibits' probation might not be a bad idea, LOL.
Perhaps we should include 'prohibiting' probate, too.
;>D
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Good one!
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