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Originally Posted by BobR
We would need a supreme court that respected the Constitution. They would have to acknowledge that much of what our federal government does is beyond the clear limits placed on it by the Constitution.
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How, exactly? Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the (elected) President and confirmed by the (elected) Senate.
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Originally Posted by BobR
... Instead, we have the speaker of the House, when asked, "Where does the Constitution grant the power ... " ...
If "regulating interstate commerce" gives them that ability, what is next? WHERE DOES THEIR POWER END?
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I dunno. Maybe with the power to conscript citizens into military service, endangering or taking lives, restricting liberties and postponing the pursuit of happiness?
Nancy Pelosi may be a lousy liar when put on the spot and not much of a Constitutional scholar, but the fact is that Congress does have the power to impose taxes and appropriate funds any way it sees fit.
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1986 Isuzu P'up, 177,673.8 miles.
- Hella headlights (highly recommended)
- DOT C-2 back end (also recommended)
- R-12 air conditioner converted to R-406a. Saved ozone and money
- 4.1:1 final drive converted to 3.4:1. Quieter, better mileage but it's a good thing I live in the flat Midwest.
- 9/22/2007, age 21: Still running well when reluctantly sent away for reincarnation, due to body & frame rust.
Last edited by drcampbell; 10-30-2009 at 02:35 PM.
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