Boumediene Confirms the Wisdom of Our Ancestors »
Posted By populist 5 months ago in NewsIn the debates leading up to the enactment of the U.S. Constitution, our American ancestors made a demand. If we accept the Constitution and the federal government it is calling into existence, they said, then we demand passage of a Bill of Rights immediately after the Constitution is adopted.
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jordan115 months ago
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Yes, our founders were wise. But they couldn't have foreseen that life would become so good for the American people, they wouldn't be able to comprehend that those in power don't always have the best intention, or aren't always very bright. If our system fails, it will be because of that ignorance.
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alakazam5 months ago
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"they wouldn't be able to comprehend that those in power don't always have the best intention"
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Sorry, I gotta disagree a bit on that one point. The Constitution was written specifically with the corruption of men and governments in mind. The guys who founded the U.S.A. came here to escape a cesspit of evil and corruption among Governments no better than that of today. They formed the founding laws of the U.S. with the idea that the Powers inherent in the People could not be usurped as long as the populace was unwilling.
The tools for the American People to fix the system are inherent in the Constitution . We must have the Courage to use them.
If our system fails it will be because We let it fail, not the Founders.
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beavith15 months ago
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yeah!
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i guess those pirates in tripoli had their constitutional rights protected when they hijacked our shipping then warships. that Jefferson was such a rascal.
the constitution only applies in the US and/or to americans. with B vs B,the US constitution, de jure, now applies around the world. good work SCOTUS! -
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