Category Archives: U.S. Constitution

Articles and posts about the Constitution and its contents

SOTOMAYOR CRITICS – IT’S OKAY IF CONSERVATIVES ARE ACTIVISTS AND HAVE EMPATHY

Posted on May 30, 2009 by

With all the squawking going on about Justice Sotomayor‘s past statements, the din must have numbed the minds of the conservatives who have forgotten that some justices in their own party have held pretty much the same views as Justice … Continue reading →

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JUDGE RULES AGAINST HUNTINGTON RELIGIOUS TRAILER

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

In a decision likely to draw fire from those who believe God and religion should be implanted into our children’s minds from the moment they leave the birth canal, a United States district judge, James T. Moody, has issued a … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Court System | Tagged , , , , | 54 Comments

I, BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

With those four words, Barack Obama set sail – our Captain of the American enterprise with us as the crew – on a new journey in American history:  a history that all but chafed against such an event that occurred … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democracy, Democrat Party, Democrats, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Presidency | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

CAROLINE KENNEDY – MORE MEDIA GENDER BIAS?

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

Soon after Hillary Clinton’s selection as the next potential Secretary of State, Caroline Kennedy made known her desire to fill the seat to be vacated by Senator Clinton. As the talk grew about her assuming the seat, so did the … Continue reading →

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OOH – HAS BRITAIN’S TONY BLAIR BEEN A NAUGHTY BOY?

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

Apparently George W. doesn’t trust even his closest friends and allies. Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister who stood shoulder to shoulder with Bush on Iraq throughout Bush’s trials and tribulations with the rest of the world, has been the … Continue reading →

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VICE-PRESIDENTIAL ROLE – U.S. CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE I

Posted on October 3, 2008 by

While I was listening to the debate, I was surprised to hear Biden mention that Article I states the role of the vice-president. His statement was in response to Ifill’s question as to the role of the Vice-President. As anyone … Continue reading →

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CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Posted on September 1, 2008 by

Constitution Day is quickly approaching once again. Several years ago, Congress passed legislation which required certain entities receiving federal funds to celebrate Constitution Day each year. I am usually in charge of coming up with some way to honor the … Continue reading →

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WE’VE ONLY JUST BE “GUN” – THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND SELECTIVE INCORPORATION

Posted on June 30, 2008 by

This past week, the United States Supreme Court handed down its much-awaited decision in the District of Columbia, et al v. Heller, 2008 U.S. Lexis 5268. The full decision with official pagination has yet to be published. While many gun … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill of Rights, Gun Control, Guns, Second Amendment, U.S. Constitution | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

SUPREME COURT – GUN OWNERSHIP IS INDIVIDUAL RIGHT SUBJECT TO REGULATION

Posted on June 26, 2008 by

The Supreme Court today published its long-awaited and highly anticipated decision in the District of Columbia gun rights case. The primary arguments focused on whether the right to bear arms is an individual right or a collective right attached to … Continue reading →

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KING GEORGE – “WE DON’T NEED A CONSTITUTION AS LONG AS I AM KING”

Posted on March 1, 2008 by

Apparently Bush has decided, along with his “War Czar” General Douglas Lute, that permanent bases in Iraq don’t require the approval of either house of Congress. Lute said the White House intends to conclude negotiations on an enduring security guarantee … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill of Rights, Democrats, Hillary Clinton, Iran, Middle East, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Presidency, War