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THE POWER OF THE CONSTITUTION
Posted On 03/05/2010 14:10:25 by Solstice

Apparently, when one invokes the Constitution of the United States, people listen -- particularly self-styled patriots who consider anything labeled "unconstitutional" as equivalent to treason; anything labeled "constitutional" is immediately embraced as worthy of support as Cheney wrapped in a flag. 

Hey, look, when given enough time, even the angriest, most deranged Teaparty can read this sacred document in its entirety on a single screen at www,archives.gov -- but who needs t... Read More



THAT PESKY CITIZENS UNITED DECISION
Posted On 02/25/2010 15:21:07 by Solstice


Senator Chris Dodd has come up with a solution -- a Constitutional amendment that overrules the recent Supreme Court decision in Citizens United so far as it affects campaign financing. 

The court ruled 5-4 last month that Congress cannot regulate independent expenditures by corporations and possibly labor unions which would dramatically increase corporate election spending.

Dodd's amendment, co-sponsored by Senator Tom Udall would explicitly grant Congress the authori... Read More



Obama HOPING to CHANGE the Constitution
Posted On 01/02/2010 14:04:42 by FranO

Is changing, or just ignoring the Constitution what Americans voted for in 2008?  I don’t think so. 

The Constitution includes a method for amending it.  Passing a 2,200 page disaster isn’t the way to amend the Constitution.  So don’t blame elected officials for honoring their oath to “Protect and Defend the Constitution” by challen... Read More



US Congress is detached from US Citizens!
Posted On 12/22/2009 14:27:52 by RoseRockSavior

My fellow Americans and fellow members of "The People Decide".  Our Republic has reached an extremely dangerous crossroad.  We are in danger of the loss of freedom and liberty that is inherent within our Constitutional Democratic Republic.  The Cabal of Borock Hussein Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Polosi, are trampling upon the US Constitution in their attempt to force their monstrous "Health Care" bill upon the American People.  Have no doubts, this bill is u... Read More