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A Constitution with zero teeth is sure to be perpetually shat upon, which is our current reality. That said, I agree that it's unworkable, for exactly the reas
by bmelton 12y ago
A Constitution with zero teeth is sure to be perpetually shat upon, which is our current reality.
That said, I agree that it's unworkable, for exactly the reasons you stated. Beyond that, the ship has sailed. With our current interpretations of the Constitution, there's hardly any law that could be presumed unconstitutional by any common man.
Any such fix would require either a revolution or a time machine.
- anonbanker 12y ago"Mr. President," one aide in the meeting said. "There is a valid case that the provisions in this law undermine the Constitution." "Stop throwing the Constitution in my face," Bush screamed back. "It's just a goddamned piece of paper!"[1] 1. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/12/11/171129/-Bush-on-the-Constitution-quot-just-a-goddamned-piece-of-paper-quot http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/12/11/171129/-Bush-on-the...