Congressman Billybob's Speech at Today's March for Justice II

Special to FreeRepublic | 04/07/05 | John Armor (Congressman Billybob)

[mcenedo]

Great Job (as usual).

[vaudine]

The case in question is where Senator mcConnell and others took Campaign Finance Reform to the SC because it unconstitutionally
bans certain groups from speaking out in federal elections for up to 60 days beforehand. The SC has always before upheld the people's right to speak out.

In this case, in the majority opinion, they said (and I paraphrase) that because of the possible appearance of corruption in campaigns, to avoid even the appearance of undue influence of money, it trumped free speech. And even then, the campaigns found ways around it (Moveon.org, etc.) So the SC judges squelched free speech FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OUR HISTORY--admittedly and knowingly because they thought that was better than the appearance of possible corruption.

What might they decide trumps some of our other rights in future, and what rights? I don't care diddley about evolving codes of decency in Europe or what their standards are. Nothing should supercede our Constitution in decisions of the court.

If you can't see that as more than grumpiness that our side lost, take another look.

vaudine

[windchime]

Bump!

[E.G.C.]

BTT!!!!!!

[David Isaac]

Why does everyone continue to tiptoe around the elephant in the living-room here. The fact is that at least two of those five judges, who are using the Constitution for a floormat, were appointed by GOP presidents.

A 6-3 conservative Court would certainly be a blessing. I am holding my breath to see how things develope.

[YepYep]

#78: Your tagline is so true that it's hilarious.

Thank you for your self-post (available to all who click on your name in post #78). Some of the well chosen words are as follows:

The Crisis

Thomas Paine

THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER" and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God.

Tony Blair

"There never has been a time when the power of America was so necessary or so misunderstood, or when, except in the most general sense, a study of history provides so little instruction for our present day."

"There is a myth that though we love freedom, others don't; that our attachment to freedom is a product of our culture; that freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law are American values, or Western values; that Afghan women were content under the lash of the Taliban; that Saddam was somehow beloved by his people; that Milosevic was Serbia's savior."

"Members of Congress, ours are not Western values, they are the universal values of the human spirit. And anywhere, any time ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police."

"So America must listen as well as lead. But, members of Congress, don't ever apologize for your values. Tell the world why you're proud of America. Tell them when the Star-Spangled Banner starts, Americans get to their feet, Hispanics, Irish, Italians, Central Europeans, East Europeans, Jews, Muslims, white, Asian, black, those who go back to the early settlers and those whose English is the same as some New York cab drivers I've dealt with, but whose sons and daughters could run for this Congress. Tell them why Americans, one and all, stand upright and respectful. Not because some state official told them to, but because whatever race, color, class or creed they are, being American means being free. That's why they're proud." Tony Blair 7/17/03

[Coop]

Sorry I missed you yesterday. So how was it? Decent turnout? Besides this speech thread, I really haven't seen a thing on the march.

[cedarswingman]

Lot of TRUTH in those words.

I pray every American will be awakened and realize our Supreme Court is chipping away at the very foundation this Great Nation is built upon.

p.s.

Maybe the Constitution should be required reading for all Justices and Nominees.

[Huck]

Replacement of Scalia, O’Connor and Ginsburg

I think that should have been Rehnquist.

[freeangel]

Thanks

[trisham]

bttt

[CGVet58]

"...destroyed the South..." Saved the Union.

"...trampled states rights..." That had been abrogated by Dhimmicrats, working as proponents of a vile institution (the more things change...), who chose to use political power to first attempt to expand the institution, then chose to render asunder the fabric of the land and the people in their persistance. They therefore had to be - and Were!!! - stopped.

Two points for thee to ponder: we can take this to one of many Civil War threads, and finally a question: if the South was destroyed as you say, then why is our conservative heart - perhaps even as the current struggle for our Nation's soul plays out in the coming days - found to be beating strongest in the South? I don't know how you may respond, but for my part, it seems that something "destroyed" could not then be alive, much less have enough vitality to act as the bulwark (within the busom of its people) of successfully fending off this latest threat to our Constitution.

For BillyBob - excellent speech. I've missed your thoughts here on Freep. God Bless.

[sauropod]

John/FF,

I am sorry I could not join you yesterday. Thanks for posting the speech!

Look forward to hoisting a brew w/ you soon.

'Pod.

[Lazamataz]

I love you.

[Lee'sGhost]

It occurs to me that the Internet, and more specifically this website, has become a colonial tavern. It was in the taverns that our founding fathers came together with their contemporaries and neighbors to discuss the issues of the day to hone their debates and refine their political perspectives. We lost that intimacy between community leaders and "yeomen" probably about the time the radio was introduced. The Internet is bringing us back together and I swear I see it beginning to make a difference.

There is still hope for U.S. People like you prove it.

[Mudboy Slim]

It was AWESOME!! I'm gonna be away from the computer most of today, but when I return, I will tell y'all all about it!!

FReegards...MUD

[Coop]

It occurs to me that the Internet, and more specifically this website, has become a colonial tavern.

Take it from me. Do NOT throw darts at your monitor!

[TaxRelief]

Lee's Ghost: It occurs to me that the Internet, and more specifically this website, has become a colonial tavern. It was in the taverns that our founding fathers came together with their contemporaries and neighbors to discuss the issues of the day to hone their debates and refine their political perspectives. We lost that intimacy between community leaders and "yeomen" probably about the time the radio was introduced. The Internet is bringing us back together and I swear I see it beginning to make a difference.

There is still hope for the U.S. and people like you, [Congressman Billybob], prove it.

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[Mamzelle]

bump. A lot os this depends not on a lawyer, now, but on a doctor--Frist. I've been very uneasy at his apparent timidity. I do hope he can work up the passion to take on the Filibuster.

[jmc813]

I'm not saying this to kiss your a$$, but you are the smartest poster on this forum IMO.