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Senator Says Constitutionality of Legislation “Not My Job"
A Semi-News/Semi-Satire from AzConservative ^ | 12 December 2009 | John Semmens

Posted on 12/12/2009 2:45:32 PM PST by John Semmens

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La) rejected the notion that determining the Constitutionality of pending legislation was part of her job. The Senator’s shucking of this responsibility came in response to a questioner asking her where in the US Constitution is there the authority for congress to force people to buy health insurance.

“My job is to get all I can for my constituents,” Landrieu argued. “Unlike most of my peers, I got $300 million in added benefits for my constituents in exchange for my vote in favor of the health care bill. I’m not going to let myself be bothered by some arcane debate about whether what I voted for is Constitutional or not. Let the courts decide that issue.”

Ultimately, the courts may well decide the issue. However, Senators are required to take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution” before they are allowed to assume their seats in congress. Reneging on this oath in exchange for $300 million in “pork barrel” spending would appear to be a dereliction of duty.

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TOPICS: Government; Health/Medicine; Humor; Politics
KEYWORDS: 300million; constitution; democrat; healthcare; la; landrieu; louisiana; marylandrieu; pork; satire; wasteoftime
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1 posted on 12/12/2009 2:45:35 PM PST by John Semmens
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wonder how much she will funnel to her accounts (whatever names they come under).


2 posted on 12/12/2009 2:49:08 PM PST by Achilles Heel
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To: John Semmens

“arcane debate”?


3 posted on 12/12/2009 2:49:15 PM PST by exnavy (God save the republic)
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Not so far fetched really.


4 posted on 12/12/2009 2:51:55 PM PST by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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To: exnavy

We don’t have a constitutional Republic anymore and they can openly admit it without fear of reprisal.

“When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.”
— Benjamin Franklin


5 posted on 12/12/2009 2:52:45 PM PST by Soothesayer (The United States of America Rest in Peace November 4 2008)
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John

You never cease to amaze me ...

6 posted on 12/12/2009 2:54:23 PM PST by tx_eggman (Obama has "Czars" because men with more integrity than he has still use the titles "Don" and "Capo")
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She really is as dumb as she looks. She is an arrogant pig. Wake up Louisiana, you’ve got a loser representing you.

My guess is, that attitude is representative of most of those so called public servants.

Traitors all...


7 posted on 12/12/2009 2:55:30 PM PST by BlessingsofLiberty (Obama, YOU LIE!!)
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To: John Semmens

I’m pretty sure this is satire but all of these things have already been stated in a sugar-coated manner.


8 posted on 12/12/2009 2:56:40 PM PST by Soothesayer (The United States of America Rest in Peace November 4 2008)
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It be cool, Mary. The Constitution is just an old scrap of paper in a musty old hall in Detroit.


9 posted on 12/12/2009 2:57:16 PM PST by bigheadfred (Be who you are and say what you feel: Those who mind don't matter.Those who matter don't mind.)
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To: John Semmens

What, you’re doing news now? Where’s the satire?


10 posted on 12/12/2009 3:15:37 PM PST by domenad (In all things, in all ways, at all times, let honor guide me.)
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Almost.....


11 posted on 12/12/2009 3:17:54 PM PST by Roccus (My anger IS manufactured.......................................in the WHITE HOUSE and CONGRESS!!)
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“I’m not going to let myself be bothered by some arcane debate about whether what I voted for is Constitutional or not. Let the courts decide that issue.”

Yeah, that “arcane” Constitution can’t be allowed to get in the way of a good extortion deal for her constituents.

Another example of a Washington, DC political whore.


12 posted on 12/12/2009 3:24:44 PM PST by headstamp 2
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Landreau must be something else in her private, personal life. Just what perversions must lurk behind her diseased mind. I do hope she does some introspection and finds that she is worthless both as a senator and as a person. Wandering the wilderness & begging is her future. What a sack.


13 posted on 12/12/2009 3:30:39 PM PST by hal ogen
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To: John Semmens

The danger with this post is it is really difficult to figure out what is satire and what is news.


14 posted on 12/12/2009 3:56:43 PM PST by kosciusko51
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You scooped the LSM. ROFL.


15 posted on 12/12/2009 3:56:52 PM PST by VRWC For Truth (Throw the bums out who vote yes on the bail out)
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Well of course it’s not your job Sen. Mary Landscrew...apparently your job is to rip off the
taxpayers for $300 million instead. You’re just
a nice lil’ piggie with blonde hair and lipstick!


16 posted on 12/12/2009 4:02:42 PM PST by tflabo
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When do we get to start shooting people?


17 posted on 12/12/2009 4:22:03 PM PST by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (Depression Countdown: 48... 47... 46...)
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Is/Are not each and every Congressman and woman sworn in to uphold and defend the Constitution?


18 posted on 12/12/2009 4:51:34 PM PST by cranked
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To: John Semmens
John, this keeps getting closer to 'just news'...

But that isn't your fault. Well done, again!

19 posted on 12/12/2009 4:56:30 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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Senator Says Constitutionality of Legislation “Not My Job”

It is the citizens job. That is what elections and ultimately the second amendment is all about.


20 posted on 12/12/2009 4:59:30 PM PST by freedomfiter2
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