Posted on 01/02/2005 8:50:12 AM PST by worldclass
The real issue here is whether such so-called Federally-funded disaster “relief” is Constitutional. And the answer is very clear: No, it is not. There isn’t the slightest Constitutional authority for Federal tax dollars to be spent for disaster “relief.” Thus, any such expenditure of Federal tax dollars for disaster “relief” --- foreign or domestic --- is illegal, unlawful.
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That is a below the belt attempt to compare what he said to socialism.Go on the record than and state that public funds should not have been used after the Los Angeles earthquake some years back,starvation in Ethiopia,the Oklahoma city bombing,9/11,the Florida hurricanes and on and on.
We are NOT a direct democracy. We do not have referendums on issues. As a Constitutional Republic, the government must follow the rules as laid down by our Founders OR amend them.
That being said, If I can write the ballot question it would be something like this:
Each year we spend $X on federal disaster relief to people around the world who have suffered through no fault of their own. Should that amount be reauthorized again this year OR would rather have your taxes cut to pay only for the legitimate functions of government as authorized by the Constitution and you can make your own charitable contributions as you see fit?"
Even then, I don't believe that the process is a legitimate one unless it were part of an Amendment. That's our system. Learn it. Live it. Love it.
We are rich... we really didn't need financial support.
Start some threads about the outrage of us paying for post offices in small town WV, or a million dollars for an art center in 'whatever town' Kansas before you get all riled up because we are helping people that actually need it!
Marvelous! I am humbled by your faith in me as a teacher.
Since it's on a thread, its not really "private", is it? And no thanks, I think I'll stick around. Its actually fun to watch you become increasingly hostile. It would be nice to get back on topic, though. You were doing well, but you're taking a beating on these side discussions.
I'm sorry that Original Intent isn't good enough for you.
You tout 'settled law.'
Q:Do you know how many times the SCOTUS has reversed itself in the last 50 years?
A: Approximately 150 times.
Nothing is settled unless and until we burn the Constitution once and for all.
Thank you for remembering! It makes my efforts worthwhile.
Are you somebody whose opinion I should care about?
Were they referring to unalienable rights or are you playing word games with a word that has about seventy different definitions.
Thank-you.
There's a post road that goes right past my house to the post office on the corner (a couple blocks away). So you can just drop my beer in the mail and address it to: "Wilie Green, Henderson NV, 89014" and I can go pick-it up when it gets here. (IF the roads have been repaired.)
BTW, better make it a can instead of a bottle, the glass might break if they hit any potholes along the way.
Truly. The level of global aid is something like 2 billion dollars; that's about $16,000 per "victim". Is this some sort of new global insurance policy?
Such a deal!
By the way, I noticed you didn't bother to list those in my "clique."
Perhaps some of them will step forward and admit they are in "my clique."
Who knows, some new people might want to join up with my "clique."
Here's your chance to become famous. File suit in Federal District Court tomorrow asking that all funding for the United States Air Force be zeroed immediately! The Constitution says that funding an army and navy is ok, but there is no mention of an air force. It's illegal and unconstitutional. You can probably get a TRO blocking all funding within an hour or so. After all, your logic is clear.
Unfortunately, it bears no relation to reality, like most of this thread.
Wake me up when one of these turd parties elects a United States Senator. Until then, they have less juice than an emaciated orange.
Notice how notorious goes so well with neutrino? :-)
Hey, I've got an idea. I think I'll run over to the neighbor's house, grab some stuff and donate it.
And then criticize the neighbor for not being more charitable! LOL!
Butthead.
The Commerce Clause has been used to increase regulation of goods and services that cross state lines. ...as too much of our nation's structure is based on this interpretation.
Too much fascist government power to control people and production is tied to the misapplied commerce clause. If the commerce clause was returned to its original intent -- repealing all laws and regulations that are not in synch with the original intent -- everyone's standard of living would rise. Even the politicians and bureaucrats -- parasites -- that continue to abuse the commerce clause.
Like the income tax and IRS, politicians and bureaucrats primary usage of the commerce clause is to control the people and means of production/business.
Uh-oh. Now you've gone and done it. You used the F word in a conversation with a "true conservative." Referring to Feelings will get you a knee-jerk reaction every time. LOL.
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