[joesbucks]

The problem is many, not all, of the people that are expressing anger are simply angry people. Even if they got what they wanted, and in reality they really don't want it, they would still be unhappy. There is a class of people on both sides that thrive on outrage. Without outrage, they are no one.

Our problems are deep and complex. A sudden change to what many consider to be the "constitutional intent" of the founders would be a budget shock of which we may not recover in these competitve times and requires a new look at a very impresive document that was created before the advent of world economies, mass communication and other technological advancements. I am not advocating scraping those documents. Simply, we need an understanding going forward appying the intent and principals in todays world.

[DLfromthedesert]

What we want are judges to be confirmed that will not legislate from the bench; is that a problem?

[Digger]

The problem is many, not all, of the people that are expressing anger are simply angry people. Even if they got what they wanted, and in reality they really don't want it, they would still be unhappy. There is a class of people on both sides that thrive on outrage. Without outrage, they are no one. Our problems are deep and complex. A sudden change to what many consider to be the "constitutional intent" of the founders would be a budget shock of which we may not recover in these competitve times and requires a new look at a very impresive document that was created before the advent of world economies, mass communication and other technological advancements. I am not advocating scraping those documents. Simply, we need an understanding going forward appying the intent and principals in todays world.

Say What! Joesbuck, have ya been drink'in the water out of the Boston Harbor? OK, so you were Kerry's speechwriter.

[rdb3]

The problem is many, not all, of the people that are expressing anger are simply angry people.

Very true.

Even if they got what they wanted, and in reality they really don't want it, they would still be unhappy.

Right. For if they got what they wanted, they'd lose what they "righteously" complained about. What they complain about is precious to them.

There is a class of people on both sides that thrive on outrage.

Right again.

Without outrage, they are no one.

Amen.