Scott Walker calls for Constitutional amendment to let states define marriage

Politico ^ | June 26, 2015 | Daniel Strauss

[demshateGod]

Walker is calling for a tactic that he knows is doomed from the start but knows it’ll help him in the primary. See the replies I get from this post as proof. “At least it’s something.”

[Uncle Miltie]

The Supremes would hold that Amendment unconstitutional.

Who will just stare them down and do the opposite of what they say?

Texas should refuse. Let the Supremes bring their army.

[Nextrush]

Its a symbolic political ploy like the Human Life Amendment after Roe vs. Wade weighed in on abortion in 1973.

FAKE, PHONY, PLASTIC AND A CHARADE IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY COMING DOWN AGAINST THOSE WHO HAVE CONSERVATIVE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON SEXUALITY AND MARRIAGE IN THIS NATION.

[MrB]

What good would that do?

The USSC would rule the amendment unconstitutional.

[demshateGod]

4) States who will just ignore the ruling since there is no constitutional authority anyway.
5) Their delegation in DC do everything they can to support their state’s nullification of tyrannical government.

[paul544]

Did you forget your sarcasm tag or are you serious?

[Uncle Miltie]

Linda Graham checks in for the boofoo contingent.

[TangledUpInBlue]

Exactly right. And he just gave his political enemies plenty of fodder to use against him. Fodder that 67% of the country supports. He acted poorly today. Gay marriage - and that’s what it is - is here to stay.

[Amendment10]

That’s what the 10th Amendment is for Gov. Walker.

[i_robot73]

...but too damn easy to subvert, ignore and re-write.

The only ‘shame’ is to We the People, whom have not stormed D.C. YEARS ago

[Sopater]

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, seizing the moment after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, called Friday for a Constitutional amendment that would allow the states to decide whether gay marriage should be legal.

We could call it the "10th Amendment - And we mean it this time".

[MrB]

What would stop them?

That a blatant contradiction was too apparent?

[Georgia Girl 2]

That is likely what they would do.

[demshateGod]

The court would just rule it all unconstitutional in one nonsensical brain-fart. Yes the would. More laws can’t reign in the lawless. Article V should be completely ruled out as a solution at this point. The states no longer have a contract with the federal government and can protect inalienable rights without needing permission from the feds. The federal government is a criminal enterprise and can’t be dealt with. If you’re going to implement some mechanisms that bypass the feds, why wait until you get 33 states to go along with you? Just do it. You’re no longer bound by the constitution because it’s been shredded.

It was a good idea, but it should have been done 30 years ago. It’s too late now. Only massive disobedience can insure our freedom now.

[SoConPubbie]

Nice idea.....lip service.....will never get ratified....

I'm not the biggest Scott Walker fan, I prefer Ted Cruz, by a lot, that being said, I call B.S. on that post of yours.

This was the correct response and the correct goal, whether or not YOU think it will get ratified.

I'd bet if someone had said something similar about slavery in 1776, many would have stated the same pessimistic reply.

[roamer_1]

“Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) is calling for a Constitutional amendment to allow states to define marriage and strip the Supreme Court of its authority over the issue after the justices legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Won't work. Against State Reciprocity. Impeaching Justices is the proper course.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

....I'd bet if someone had said something similar about slavery in 1776, many would have stated the same pessimistic reply.

Thank you.

[cincinnati65]

Okey-dokey, Don Quixote!

[demshateGod]

It’s really hard for enough people to understand what’s happening. Cruz is saying, “This is lawlessness. When I’m president I’m going to repeal Obamacare.” Hah! He’s going to make a law to fix lawlessness? We really need some pols who’ll stop nasal gazing and put all this together.

[demshateGod]

It’s actually the kind of banal response I’d expect from him. He knows it’ll never happen but the message boards and Facebook will light up with his comment. It might get him a few primary votes. That’s all.