added 2007 Thu Jun 14 8:47:14 by populist
"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison
"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison
added 2007 Thu Jun 14 8:39:19 by populist
In Bush v. Constitution, the issue before the court was, "whether the Constitution's antiquated espousal of 'liberty' and 'checks and balances' should definitively establish the powers of federal government."
In Bush v. Constitution, the issue before the court was, "whether the Constitution's antiquated espousal of 'liberty' and 'checks and balances' should definitively establish the powers of federal government."
added 2007 Wed Jun 13 3:06:35 by populist
Many Americans expected change with the new Democratic-controlled Congress but few believe change has occurred. Polls have suggested that the new congress has the same or lower approval ratings than President Bush. Since Ron Paul is running as a Republican, the LP should focus more on local elections or pick up Paul if he doesn't get the nomination
Many Americans expected change with the new Democratic-controlled Congress but few believe change has occurred. Polls have suggested that the new congress has the same or lower approval ratings than President Bush. Since Ron Paul is running as a Republican, the LP should focus more on local elections or pick up Paul if he doesn't get the nomination
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 21:03:52 by david_nwpa
EU leaders, responding to Polish veto threats, called on European governments to compromise on a draft EU constitution treaty at an upcoming summit.
EU leaders, responding to Polish veto threats, called on European governments to compromise on a draft EU constitution treaty at an upcoming summit.
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 18:08:00 by populist
the Constitution gives congress, and congress alone, the ability to declare war. What is the branch of the U.S. government that moves the slowest, has the most debate, is most subject to the changing demands of the citizens, and is the most likely to spend months or even years talking without ever taking meaningfull action? The Congress. That is by
the Constitution gives congress, and congress alone, the ability to declare war. What is the branch of the U.S. government that moves the slowest, has the most debate, is most subject to the changing demands of the citizens, and is the most likely to spend months or even years talking without ever taking meaningfull action? The Congress. That is by
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 17:04:23 by populist
The Unlawful Internet Gaming Act was passed under rather dubious circumstances. It passed the U.S. Senate on the last day of Congress, late at night, with no floor debate, after being attached to an unrelated port security bill.
The Unlawful Internet Gaming Act was passed under rather dubious circumstances. It passed the U.S. Senate on the last day of Congress, late at night, with no floor debate, after being attached to an unrelated port security bill.
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 15:28:20 by populist
Kevin R.C. Gutzman has just released The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution. For what my opinion is worth, this is one of the most important books of the past 25 years. There is absolutely nothing like it, anywhere.
Kevin R.C. Gutzman has just released The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution. For what my opinion is worth, this is one of the most important books of the past 25 years. There is absolutely nothing like it, anywhere.
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 14:32:39 by populist
We the Citizens of America need to return to the rule of law. Not just a law for the masses, no, we need to bring especially those we have elected into compliance with the Constitution - the law governing our government. They were elected for this purpose!
We the Citizens of America need to return to the rule of law. Not just a law for the masses, no, we need to bring especially those we have elected into compliance with the Constitution - the law governing our government. They were elected for this purpose!
added 2007 Tue Jun 12 6:48:00 by .Santa
The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled yesterday that the president may not declare civilians in this country to be "enemy combatants" and have the military hold them indefinitely.
The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled yesterday that the president may not declare civilians in this country to be "enemy combatants" and have the military hold them indefinitely.
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added 2007 Sat Jun 9 16:37:39 by populist
Thomas Jefferson said religion was "a matter which lies solely between man and his God." Therefore, the citizens of the fledgling country Jefferson helped create would have an unparalleled freedom: To seek Truth and Knowledge without the leash of government telling them how to do it.
Thomas Jefferson said religion was "a matter which lies solely between man and his God." Therefore, the citizens of the fledgling country Jefferson helped create would have an unparalleled freedom: To seek Truth and Knowledge without the leash of government telling them how to do it.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 0:12:43 by lawfuel
A dozen prominent legal scholars submitted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of former vice-presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Thursday, arguing that Libby's conviction could be overturned on appeal because the appointment of Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald raises serious constitutional issues
A dozen prominent legal scholars submitted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of former vice-presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Thursday, arguing that Libby's conviction could be overturned on appeal because the appointment of Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald raises serious constitutional issues
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 19:37:05 by populist
It all started with the presidential debates. Ever since, I've been skittish. My nights are sleepless and days restless. I'm euphoric one minute, and worried sick the next. When I get this way, even my wife and the cats steer clear.
It all started with the presidential debates. Ever since, I've been skittish. My nights are sleepless and days restless. I'm euphoric one minute, and worried sick the next. When I get this way, even my wife and the cats steer clear.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 22:13:13 by populist
With regard to whether or not the U.S. Congress has any constitutional right and responsibility as to the disposition of the military forces of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides guidance.
With regard to whether or not the U.S. Congress has any constitutional right and responsibility as to the disposition of the military forces of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides guidance.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 19:49:09 by populist
Today's vote means the habeas bill can now be brought to the Senate floor at any time. One source with knowledge of the legislative plan said Majority Leader Harry Reid has committed to bringing the bill to a vote within the month.
Today's vote means the habeas bill can now be brought to the Senate floor at any time. One source with knowledge of the legislative plan said Majority Leader Harry Reid has committed to bringing the bill to a vote within the month.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 6:49:27 by populist
The United States has become the opposite of what was intended by our Founding Fathers. It is now not free, but rather sunk in dictatorial morass.
The United States has become the opposite of what was intended by our Founding Fathers. It is now not free, but rather sunk in dictatorial morass.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 17:29:12 by populist
A healthy and moral Society can exist only when there is a rule of law applied equally and fairly to all citizens, from the most powerful to the weakest, from the wealthiest to the absolute poorest, equally and fairly to all races, religions, and any citizen who doesn't fit into the above.
A healthy and moral Society can exist only when there is a rule of law applied equally and fairly to all citizens, from the most powerful to the weakest, from the wealthiest to the absolute poorest, equally and fairly to all races, religions, and any citizen who doesn't fit into the above.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 14:34:34 by populist
Two questions have to be asked, and answered, before I can share the "how," in my view, we are restoring the republic. And in spite of what I am about to say in the next few minutes, I usually believe in happy endings, so hold that thought, if you will. First we must ask, what is, or was, the American republic?
Two questions have to be asked, and answered, before I can share the "how," in my view, we are restoring the republic. And in spite of what I am about to say in the next few minutes, I usually believe in happy endings, so hold that thought, if you will. First we must ask, what is, or was, the American republic?
added 2007 Tue Jun 5 17:39:33 by populist
Foreign aid is a system by which the American taxpayers are forced, in the name of national security or defense of the "free world," or charity, or whatever the politicians tell us, to subsidize US export companies and prop up client states that are often ruled by dictators.
Foreign aid is a system by which the American taxpayers are forced, in the name of national security or defense of the "free world," or charity, or whatever the politicians tell us, to subsidize US export companies and prop up client states that are often ruled by dictators.
added 2007 Fri Jun 1 21:37:20 by populist
When one candidate, Ron Paul, moves and speaks against the grain of both liberal and neo-conservative politicians, we wonder about this person. Some have called him a crackpot extremist because he doesn't fit their image of a "progressive" president. Why I'm impressed by Ron Paul? In one word: Integrity.
When one candidate, Ron Paul, moves and speaks against the grain of both liberal and neo-conservative politicians, we wonder about this person. Some have called him a crackpot extremist because he doesn't fit their image of a "progressive" president. Why I'm impressed by Ron Paul? In one word: Integrity.
added 2007 Fri Jun 1 1:17:13 by populist
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, has announced a series of hearings titled "The Constitution in Crisis: The State of Civil Liberties in America.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, has announced a series of hearings titled "The Constitution in Crisis: The State of Civil Liberties in America.
added 2007 Thu May 31 20:08:43 by populist
Impeachment is the constitutional remedy for a unilateral president whose governance is an insult to traditional American democratic norms and values. However, impeachment alone is simply a measure which addresses the symptoms of a larger malaise that has stricken America.
Impeachment is the constitutional remedy for a unilateral president whose governance is an insult to traditional American democratic norms and values. However, impeachment alone is simply a measure which addresses the symptoms of a larger malaise that has stricken America.
added 2007 Wed May 30 20:49:09 by populist
if you are as disgusted as most people are with the clowns running for office, then think before you repeat the mantra that it's everyone's duty to go vote. Maybe if the clowns starting getting only 10 or 15 percent turnout, more responsible people would go back into politics.
if you are as disgusted as most people are with the clowns running for office, then think before you repeat the mantra that it's everyone's duty to go vote. Maybe if the clowns starting getting only 10 or 15 percent turnout, more responsible people would go back into politics.
added 2007 Tue May 29 23:55:35 by populist
Whatever the origins, the results of a government that talks up the bible more than the constitution are clear.
Whatever the origins, the results of a government that talks up the bible more than the constitution are clear.
added 2007 Sat May 26 1:00:25 by populist
The very idea that an American citizen can be imprisoned without recourse to judicial process or remedy, [and on trumped up and bogus charges in the face of overwhelming force] and that this can be done on the sole say-so of the President of the United States or those acting in his name, is beyond the pale and un-American, and must to be stopped.
The very idea that an American citizen can be imprisoned without recourse to judicial process or remedy, [and on trumped up and bogus charges in the face of overwhelming force] and that this can be done on the sole say-so of the President of the United States or those acting in his name, is beyond the pale and un-American, and must to be stopped.
added 2007 Fri May 25 3:56:36 by populist
Bush, Cheney, & Congress have failed to support and defend the Constitution. What can we do? We can ask those in our local governments who have taken the oath, what they are willing to do to support and defend our Constitution. Will they speak out in defense of it, and if not, why not? Perhaps it's time we have that conversation.
Bush, Cheney, & Congress have failed to support and defend the Constitution. What can we do? We can ask those in our local governments who have taken the oath, what they are willing to do to support and defend our Constitution. Will they speak out in defense of it, and if not, why not? Perhaps it's time we have that conversation.
added 2007 Wed May 23 8:17:31 by populist
Those who choose to wrap themselves in the American flag are not only invoking the protections granted by our Constitution, they are also submitting to the consequences for violating it. It is time for you to seek the truth.
Those who choose to wrap themselves in the American flag are not only invoking the protections granted by our Constitution, they are also submitting to the consequences for violating it. It is time for you to seek the truth.
added 2007 Wed May 23 4:30:32 by populist
The courts are not the only branch responsible for upholding the Constitution. Indeed, the president's decisions -- such as whether to conduct surveillance of terrorist suspects without warrants, support a constitutional amendment on gay marriage and continue support for faith-based charitable organizations -- in large measure determine the constit
The courts are not the only branch responsible for upholding the Constitution. Indeed, the president's decisions -- such as whether to conduct surveillance of terrorist suspects without warrants, support a constitutional amendment on gay marriage and continue support for faith-based charitable organizations -- in large measure determine the constit
added 2007 Mon May 21 22:51:31 by Wil
As the subpoenas mount and the administration continues to signal that it will stonewall, what happens when Congress, the irresistible force, meets the White House, the immovable object? Former general counsel to the House Charles Tiefer explains.
As the subpoenas mount and the administration continues to signal that it will stonewall, what happens when Congress, the irresistible force, meets the White House, the immovable object? Former general counsel to the House Charles Tiefer explains.
added 2007 Mon May 21 19:21:09 by populist
Let's not be shy. Let's get the "I" word -- IMPEACHMENT -- out there loud and clear. Say it, SHOUT it -- it has a good patriotic feel to it. And yes, in fact, the attorney general CAN be impeached. It is legal, it is proper, it is time.
Let's not be shy. Let's get the "I" word -- IMPEACHMENT -- out there loud and clear. Say it, SHOUT it -- it has a good patriotic feel to it. And yes, in fact, the attorney general CAN be impeached. It is legal, it is proper, it is time.
added 2007 Mon May 21 17:32:38 by populist
Powerful people continually tell us that if Truman, Johnson, Clinton, et al, could initiate war without a Congressional declaration, then any current or future President could do likewise. Precedent now supposedly trumps the rule of law. But, the Constitution remains valid even after presidents violate it.
Powerful people continually tell us that if Truman, Johnson, Clinton, et al, could initiate war without a Congressional declaration, then any current or future President could do likewise. Precedent now supposedly trumps the rule of law. But, the Constitution remains valid even after presidents violate it.
