The Zombie Amendments To The Constitution You've Probably Never Heard Of

NPR ^ | March 10, 2018 | Ron Elving

[who_would_fardels_bear]

Agreed. This came out during the Bundy Ranch incident when people found out that the feds didn't really take most of Nevada's territory, but instead most of Nevada's territory was federal land from the very beginning.

At no point did Nevada try and assert any rights over that land, probably because for most of its history the land was considered of little or no value. If now some value is found in that land for cattle grazing, mining, housing, etc. then any attempt by Nevada to gain control can be seen as just a greedy land grab.

[unread]

>I>"I definitely don’t want any of the current crop of asshats tinkering with that masterpiece. They are not worthy or capable. Kill all the lawyers."

A wise man speaketh.. :)

[MosesKnows]

The 17th is the “Let’s just screw this whole thing up” amendment

The 17th was the result of "let's figure out a way to take advantage of the power of direct taxation".

[greeneyes]

Thanks for the ping. Interesting reading.

[Fzob]

No problem.

I didn’t see them.

[Dr. Pritchett]

“If you hadn’t noticed, the current asshats are changing the Constitution”

First, I don’t think they really know how to change it. Second, they’re not willing to do the work that’s required. They’re feeble minded.

[i_robot73]

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At no point did Nevada try and assert any rights over that land, probably because for most of its history the land was considered of little or no value. If now some value is found in that land for cattle grazing, mining, housing, etc. then any attempt by Nevada to gain control can be seen as just a greedy land grab.
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I must disagree w/ the last point. The Const. makes it quite clear on Federal ‘holdings’; just because the State has not pressed its rightful authority doesn’t make it moot.

IMO, in the creation of the State, borders were setup/agreed-upon, the land instantly reverted to the State where it lies.

[Wneighbor]

Thanks for the ping. Got here a little late but good information few folks know.