Posted on 05/08/2008 1:51:25 PM PDT by T.L.Sink
I was told he couldn’t come to the phone because he was on a conference call with La Raza.
I think you make some great points. I’m now reading Jonah Gollberg’s new book, “Liberal Fascism” and he touches on some of the things you mentioned. It’s very interesting how he demonstrates that fascism emerged from left-wing ideologies. And how some of this Big Government ideology has affected our constitution. If you havn’t bought it, I recommend it.
That’s my feeling. I happened to catch Laura Ingraham tonight after O’Reilly interviewed McCain. She listed the things he said that were anathema to conservatives. As I said to another FReeper, he reminds me of what Talleyrand said about one of the French Bourbons: “He’s learned nothing and he’s forgotten nothing.”
Thanks for the note about Mr. Goldberg's book.
Based on Constitution-related historical materials, there is no question that big government ideology is opposite to what Jefferson pointed out concerning the Founder's requirements for constitutionally enumerated federal powers, particularly those powers which reasonably justify federal government spending. The problem, however, is that ignorance of the Constitution and its history is epidemic. Widespread ignorance of the Constitution is evidenced by the following links.
http://tinyurl.com/npt6tOne consequence of widespread constitutional ignorance is that the people are impotent to stop the feds from reaching into the people's wallets to pay for illegal pork-barrel spending projects.
http://tinyurl.com/hehr8
Again, the people need to reconnect with the Founder's requirement for constitutionally enumerated federal powers, particularly where constitutionally unauthorized federal spending is concerned. The people then need to get in the faces of constitutional flunky federal spenders like Obama and Clinton, demanding that these crooks put a stop to illegal federal spending while appropriately lowering taxes - or get out of DC. And we certainly don't want fools like them in the Oval Office.
I agree with your remarks. The links you provided show humorously, but pathetically, how ignorant some of us are about the Constitution. I’m an avid reader but one of the books on my shelf of “required reading” which I havn’t yet read is “The Heritage Guide to the Constitution.” I have made a cursory “thumb through,” however. Perhaps the best way to describe it is to quote a couple paragraphs from the jacket of the book: “The Constitution,” pledged George Washington, “is the guide which I will never abandon.” Can we say the same today? Under the leadership of former Attorney General Edwin Meese, the “Heritage Guide...” brings together more than one hundred of the nation’s best legal experts to provide the first line-by-line examination of the complete Constitution and its contemporary meaning. Stressing the original intent of the Framers as the authoritative standard of constitutional interpretation...” Anyway, the book is about 500 poages and it avoids oversimplification without anesthetizing the reader with arcane “legalize.” I’ve learned that much just with my quick-scan. You may already have this book but, if not, you may want to check it out. I bought it because it had rave reviews by very astute critics.
That’s an awesome slide show! Thanks! Kudos to the photographer.
Barney Frank, Ted Kennedy, John McCain, it doesn't matter. Their positions are all the same when it comes to security for my Country. None of them believe in it.
So Barney Frank and Teddy K were “for” the war? Hmmm. The memo must have got lost in distribution. Let me guess? You’re a “Ron Paul-will-save-us” kindof person.
You’re still outrageous.
So Barney Frank and Teddy K were “for” the war? Hmmm. The memo must have got lost in distribution. Let me guess? You’re a “Ron Paul-will-save-us” kindof person.
You’re statement is still outrageous.
I am told that Ron Paul is printing “Letters of Mark”...just in case he wins the presidency.
You are the one that needs to join with other conservatives in steering the ship. Think of the radar person telling the captain where not to take the ship.
There are alot of issues on which I differ with John McCain, but I wouldn’t call him a “stooge”. I don’t think he is anyone’s patsy. One friend likened going to La Raza to going to the NAACP. I disagree, but it is a point to consider.
You are the one that needs to join with other conservatives in steering the ship. Think of the radar person telling the captain where not to take the ship.
There are alot of issues on which I differ with John McCain, but I wouldn’t call him a “stooge”. I don’t think he is anyone’s patsy. One friend likened going to La Raza to going to the NAACP. I disagree, but it is a point to consider.
You are the one that needs to join with other conservatives in steering the ship. Think of the radar person telling the captain where not to take the ship.
There are alot of issues on which I differ with John McCain, but I wouldn’t call him a “stooge”. I don’t think he is anyone’s patsy. One friend likened going to La Raza to going to the NAACP. I disagree, but it is a point to consider.
Also, calling him “McCrazy” isn’t very dignified. It may be fun, but is definitely uncalledfor. Now Obama/Clinton is another case since they haven’t sacrificed for the country.
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