They’re from Vermont.
What do they know of the Constitution?
Reminds me of those two old guys on Newhart (the sheriff and his assistant, I believe) “policing” a small Vermont town. Totally clueless.
Even Constitutional scholars can be devoid of all reality. (nuts)
I was just posting on another thread about Ron Paul and Pat Buchanon. That version of Conservatism died after WWII, yet someone always tries to bring it back. It died because it was wrong on international issues. It died because it could not accept reality, no matter how many times it was asked to.
Most adherents have gone to the Libertarian party and that is where they belong. The Republicans hit the eject button. There is soon to be another effort and ejection and conservatives will join the fray.
It is wise to be aware of the past, but live in the present and look to the future.