Undivided Power Begets Undivided Tyranny. Always.

[Jacquerie]

The solution to America’s political problems reside within the American tradition. The answer is right in front of our noses.

First, if one thinks, as the dimwitted commentariat does, that the problem is bickering between the two parties, the answer is simple. Eliminate political opposition. Destroy one of the belligerents, and the party left standing will rule without discord. That is Obama’s operandi, and he is well on his way to establishing de facto one party rule.

OTOH, patriotic Americans see the problem as an undivided government in Washington DC rapidly eroding freedom. Our Fabulous Framers knew that who one elects is irrelevant to the larger problem of keeping all power out of the hands of a single government. Recall James Madison’s definition of tyranny as the holding of all powers, legislative, executive and judicial in the same hands, whether by one person, a few, or many and regardless of whether the hands were appointed or elected. This separation of powers theory is the bedrock, the foundation of secured rights. When power is divided, tyranny is impossible. Duh.

Undivided power inevitably leads to undivided tyranny. Isn’t that what we have? The three branches have, for all practical purposes, folded into one self-supporting mass. A president, a few hundred legislators, and nine judges are quite comfortable pushing us around and imposing, with little fear of retribution, their social justice theories on over three hundred million people.

But, according to so many at FreeRepublic, if we just elect virtuous politicians, all will be well. Despite our hundred year experience with popular elections to both the House and Senate, these well-meaning, concerned freepers imagine a Utopian, Platonic paradise where elected, wise philosophers administer a benevolent government that limits itself to enumerated powers, and resists popular demands for more goodies. Equating elections with freedom is a big hurdle for many freepers to overcome. These otherwise intelligent folks should refer to Einstein’s definition of insanity.

So, where is the answer? It is within our proven American tradition. Divide power once again between the national government and states. Restore the all-important vertical separation of powers through a return to federalism. Renew our republic; repeal the 17th Amendment.

[Jacquerie]

Last week, Congress gave up its last weapon, the purse. With that precedent, Obama is so close to gathering all effective powers, he can taste them. As he says, “all reasonable people agree . . . “

[Nuc 1.1]

I hope that is wrong. I too have heard those reports but the folks reporting it simply don’t believe it and indicate they will check into the report. However, in my experience, when the marxist dims are involved, the worst is always true.

[Jacquerie]

Mark Levin and a congressman from CA spoke of it. Obama threatened to default if congress did not give him a CR and debt increase. There's plenty of money every month flowing in to cover debt service, but the dictator threatened default and would of course blame the pubbies.

AND the next time the debt limit gets near, in 2014, Congress will have to vote 2/3 to override whatever Obama wants.

It is another reason why we should shift most of our focus on our state legislatures to press for an Article V amendment convention.

[Nuc 1.1]

I agree. Starting after my state reps Monday.