Posted on 06/28/2009 10:28:53 PM PDT by Hillarys nightmare
Obama is just terrified that our military might frogmarch him from the White House when they discover he isn’t really an American citizen....
Well it does say domestic enemies. I believe someone who attempts to usurp power can be defined as a domestic enemy. Especially if he attempts to violate our own constitution.
If you believe in following the Constitution, there are two ways to remove a President from office: the ballot box and impeachment. Neither involves the military. In fact, the oath of enlistment requires soldiers to swear allegiance to the President as Commander in Chief.
Any military coup would clearly be in violation of the Constitution.
Soldiers can refuse to carry out illegal orders. But actively interfering in politics is an absolute no-no. There are civil institutions for that purpose. Civilian control over the military (and not the other way around) is what separates the US from all the banana republics out there.
Furthermore, until zero produces a birth certificate, it’s unknown if he’s really the president. My guess would be that he is not.
That's nice, and for the courts to adjudicate. If they don't, you can vote against him in 2012.
The Congress was preparing to impeach Zelaya. They should have done so. But a coup without an impeachment? That’s just tinpot gangsterism.
“Any military coup would clearly be in violation of the Constitution.”
The constitution and the bill of rights specify what the government (elected officials) can not do. It is not and never was to protect the government.
The Military is under the control of the elected officials but is not, in that sense, part of the government. As I said earlier, they took an oath to protect the constitution, not politicians.
Nothing that non-elected officials do can violate the constitution.
“Any military coup would clearly be in violation of the Constitution.”
The constitution and the bill of rights specify what the government (elected officials) can not do. It is not and never was to protect the government.
The Military is under the control of the elected officials but is not, in that sense, part of the government. As I said earlier, they took an oath to protect the constitution, not politicians.
Nothing that non-elected officials do can violate the constitution.
I did, and the writer did a much better job of putting the whole thing into proper prospective. It only confirms what I already thought was going on down there.
I just wanted to make everyone aware of just whose side Obama and Hillary decided to join. As you can see, it's never on the side of the people, and always on the side of the STATE!
Thanks
You are absolutely correct, and might I also add that as an officer, they are under no obligation to carry out the direct officer, if that order involves any breach of the Constitution or U S law.
As you can see, it's never on the side of the people, and always on the side of the STATE!
Zer0 is very consistent in that respect.
From what I’ve read the Honduran Congress did vote for Zelaya’s removal. The military there did not act on its own.
Go ahead and knock all you like. It doesn't bother me at all.
However, I posted the story, and I can comment, or not comment on it as I wish.
Who died and made you MOD?
WTH are you talking about?
Obviously I misunderstood your post. A little clarity on it would be appreciated please.
Well, I was making sure you understood that I wasn’t criticizing you as you opened your response with “I did...” which could be taken in more than one way. At least I thought I was making sure. Then I said “Zer0 is very consistent in that respect.” which was my way of agreeing with the last statement you made in post #28.
It was a much better written story and, and I do appreciate your posting the link.
Sorry I was so touchy, but I was having trouble understanding what it was you were saying.
Thanks again, and have a happy 4th!
Have a great 4th of July! :-)
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