[Who is John Galt?]

However, there were a number of states' signing statements which were NOT adopted in the new Constitution, specifically, any reference to "powers reassumed by the people." These statements were REJECTED for inclusion in the Constitution, and they were the only statements which might even be interpreted as somehow authorizing unilateral secession, or unapproved withdrawal from the Union.

Care to be more specific, regarding the supposed 'REJECTION' of the subject ratification documents? Care to provide any historical documentation regarding the supposed 'REJECTIONS?'

Of course not.

You are a mindless insulter, and disgrace to the name "John Galt." Sign off. Drop it. Come back as who you really are, Stand Waitie Jr.

Hey, sport, I can document my claims - you're more than a bit short on that end (to put things generously). And as I have noted repeatedly, the Freeper name "John Galt" belongs to a different person (a simple fact you refuse to recognize).

"Sign off. Drop it. Come back" when you get a clue, 'Squat-to-Post'...

;>)

[BroJoeK]

"Care to be more specific, regarding the supposed 'REJECTION' of the subject ratification documents? Care to provide any historical documentation regarding the supposed 'REJECTIONS?'"

Read the US Constitution, as ammended by the Bill of Rights. No statement will be found in either place regarding a state's right of unilateral secession, unapproved withdrawal from the Union OR powers reassumed by the people.

Along with the Bill of Rights, these powers reassumed, or resumed, by the people were proposed by three states -- New York, Virginia and Rhode Island. The Bill of Rights were accepted, the "reassumed" powers rejected. Look it up, pal.