Posted on 03/05/2012 3:33:36 PM PST by iowamark
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Just when you thought you knew your Constitution, you learn something else.
Great course
To wit, “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.” Our Constitution did not rely on separation of powers, on so called parchment barriers alone. Each branch possessed checks on the others. If nothing else, pride (a deadly sin, yes?) alone of Congressmen would induce them to impeach a President or Judge who, for instance, usurped Article I Section 1 by making laws. They ignore their power of the purse, their Article III, "with such exceptions . . . " power, etc.
220+ years later, our Reps and “Senators” are too corrupt, too comfortable in their cozy offices, their golden parachutes, to be insulted at how Obama and Federal Courts have whittled away their power.
As long as they do not ruffle the feathers of the other branches, do not draw negative attention to themselves, they can typically expect reelection and far too much respect and emoluments in return for f*cking up my country.
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