Posted on 07/27/2005 9:22:57 AM PDT by smoothsailing
You will note that he continually refers to our government as a democracy.
Well said. I'll tell you one thing, since becoming a FR addict and political/news junkie, I have learned that "Senator" does not mean intelligent and definitely does not mean honest. So many are arrogant, self-centered and just plain stupid, e.g., Boxer, Biden, Murray, Cantwell, Durbin etc. I shudder when I think of the power they yield...
True. I heard Senator Kay Baily Hutchison - (R) being interviewed on a radio station in San Antonio. She was totally clueless about what the Constitution said or meant.
"I shudder when I think of the power they yield..."
You mean "wield." They would never yield one iota of their power, real or imaginary......
That "judicial power" is the power to interpret and apply the Constitution and laws promulgated not by judges, but by legislators.
It's an idiotic title. Schumer might very well have said something that indicates he doesn't understand the constitution, but there's no admission. An admission would be a quote like "I don't understand the separation of powers."
The reason he calls it a democracy is because the dumba** doesn't know what a republic really is. What a pair he and fat Teddy make together!
Re#64 LOL. Nice catch. I'd call that a reverse Freudian slip where wishful thinking controlled my fingers...
Yeah,I noticed that.I live in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and you can only imagine how many folks here refer this as a state.
..could be wishful thinking.
For all practical purposes, in the case of Pennsylvania being a commonwealth, there is no operational significance but in the case of a democracy versus a republic, there is a huge operational difference.
Mr. Holzer might have suggested one other thing the Judiciary Committe and full Senate, as well as 'We, the People,' are entitled to know from this or any nominee.
That critically important thing is: what does John Roberts believe to be the meaning of Article V of the United States Constitution and how does he believe that provision applies to the Supreme Court and sitting judges, the Senate and Congress (legislative branch), and the Executive branch?
By his answer, all citizens will be able to discern what he believes to be the meaning of the term "living constitution."
Clue:
"Until the people have, by some solemn and authoritative act, annulled or changed the established form, it is binding upon them collectively, as well as individually; and no presumption or even knowledge of their sentiments, can warrant their representatives [the executive, judiciary, or legislature]; in a departure from it prior to such an act." - Alexander Hamilton
Leahy reminds me of someone's big dumb older brother jockhead. Dumb as a post but can sure heave that ball. Currently battling Barbara Boxer for the annual Senate Mensa award...after perennial winner Al Gore returned the trophy when he left Capitol Hill.
Go BOXER/Hillary in 08!
I also favor drug and alcohol testing and bans against legislating while drunk...
There are weasels on both sides of the aisle...
I'd not use the word "interpret", but would just leave it apply, with the respect to the Constitution. It's not a document written by and for lawyers. It's language is simple and either proscriptive or prohibitive. The only place where it may need a bit of "interpretation", and I'd prefer some other word, would be to determine the original meaning of those terms of art, which were thought to be self explanatory, such as "Freedom of the Press, Freedom of speech, and so forth". (I would not include "the right of the people to keep and bear arms" in that list of terms of art that need clarification, it's perfectly understandable with nothing more than a dictionary of the time, if that)
My point,poorly articulated,was the loss of proper meaning in our language.
One of the best benefits of FR is the opportunity it provides for learning.I've learned from you today,ll2,and I appreciate it.
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