Sheriff Clarke just used this R word to forecast the fallout from Supreme Court Ruling

Western Journalism ^ | 6-29-15 | Norvell Rose

[afraidfortherepublic]

Last week’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision declaring same-sex marriage to be a constitutionally protected right in all 50 states is setting up battle lines across the country, with many church leaders and some state officials indicating they will stand firm in protecting the religious liberty of those who find the high court’s decision morally offensive.

There’s even a high-profile law enforcement figure who has taken to social media with a warning about the “cultural rot” associated with the court’s declaration that gay marriage is legal across the country, despite what individual states and their residents might say. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, well known and highly regarded in conservative circles, made a bold and provocative prediction on his Twitter feed over the weekend, saying that today’s anger over the Supreme Court decision will turn to rage, then revolt.

Given Sheriff Clarke’s very public positions on support for the Second Amendment, for America’s police forces, and opposition to numerous policies of President Obama and his liberal supporters, it’s little wonder that his tweet drew a lot of passionate responses from his more than 64,000 followers. Quite a few respondents encouraged Sheriff Clarke to become a prominent leader of the opposition, so to speak, beyond his frequent criticism of the sharp left turn the country is making.

[taxcontrol]

I am of the opinion that a second civil war is no longer avoidable for the US. Most likely not going to happen right away, but I am very sure it is going to happen in the future. Perhaps even sooner than I think.

[NorthMountain]

Now ... we need a Congress with brains and guts.

Hmmmm ....

[Bratch]

The problem is, the majority of Congress agrees with the rulings.

They’re more than happy the SCOTUS took care of these issues. Now, the legislators get their preferred outcome without having to take any of the responsibility.

Win-win.

[yetidog]

Congress can also determine the size, composition, funding of the court and all inferior federal courts. The SC gave itself the power of judicial review in 1803 and I assume Congress could take it away and restore it to its proper Consitutional role which was intended to be quite limited. While are are at it, the 14th amendment should be repealed with due process and equal protection changed to fit present conditions...not those of a draconian Reconstruction period.

[afraidfortherepublic]

But how can we replace them with something better without holding the WH and 60-67 votes in the Senate?

(I’m wit you in spirit, but just being practical, here.)

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“somebody knows something about him and is blackmailing him. “

Probably something to do with the adoption of his children?

[NorthMountain]

Something interesting ...

Antonin Scalia and Samuel Alito are both the sons of immigrants. Clarence Thomas is directly descended from freed slaves, and did not speak English at home when growing up.

These three are far and away the most AMERICAN members of the SCOTUS; the ones who most clearly represent the intent and understanding of the founders.

I’m not sure what to make of that, if anything ... perhaps that liberty is most appreciated by those who in one fashion or another had to struggle for it.

[Cboldt]

You don't have to propose a solution, they are the leaders. What you can do is express your disapproval on the outcome, and asks what the representative plans to do to undo it. You don't need an answer on the phone, but it's okay if you get one.

I've read many proposed solutions. Here are a few:

• convention of states to propose amendments to the constitution
• legislation to cabin federal court jurisdiction out of matters marriage
• no fix, but a "sense of the House" (or Senate) resolution
• impeachment
• legislation that gives exercise of personal religious freedom priority of facilitating anything homosexual

I'm sure there are others. Your leaders are supposed to be the creative and smart ones - praise them for their leadership, and ask them to disclose it.

Rather than give them a cue as to how to lie to you, you might ask for their direction, without disclosing your position first.

[NorthMountain]

I refuse to speculate on what "they" are using to twist the screws on Roberts.

[Old Yeller]

He’s a good man.

[ConjunctionJunction]

Congress has the power to impeach. What it does not have is the will to do so.

[Ray76]

Revolt is headquartered in DC.

[NorthMountain]

The problem is, the majority of Congress agrees with the rulings.

And how did these cretins manage to get themselves seated in Congress?

Hmmmmm ...

We, the People created this mess. Too many of us, a majority of us, told God to take a hike before entering the voting booth. We, the People are getting exactly what we voted for.

[Georgia Girl 2]

WEll rage anyway. I feel outraged. Rainbowing the Whitehouse was the last straw.

[7thson]

All of what you say is true, but it ain't gonna happen. I am reminded of the scene from the movie "Signs" where the former preacher Mel Gibson is talking to his brother, who wants comfort and a heartfelt message. Mel is trying to explain to him about coincidences and God's will and deflates his brothers hopes by saying "We're on our own."

Part of me wants to embrace that, to give in, to think that God has lost. That is Satan trying to drive a wedge in there. God has a plan and He will not fail. The world has seen tough times before and we have pulled through - because of God. And he will pull us through this. Just have faith, pray, and follow his word.

[Rodamala]

And how did these cretins manage to get themselves seated in Congress?

17A has allowed for the appointment of Senators that do NOT have States' rights, OR the will of their State's Statehouse as their top priority.

[livius]

He could be right. And he has the face of a leader.

[pgkdan]

The more I see of Sheriff Clarke the more I like!

[pgkdan]

And, what are we supposed to say? I don’t think the congress has the power to remove a Justice of the SC.

Not only do they have the power to remove justices they also have the power to establish and define the court's jurisdiction. Politician's today are too spineless and jaded to use their real power fro anything that might actually advance liberty.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Can you believe he’s a Democrat? I guess we would have called him a Reagan Democrat back in the 1980s.