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Spin Zone / Re: Will This End the Clinton Candidacy?
« on: January 25, 2016, 05:53:40 AM »
The Constitution is not a magic oracle that answers all questions precisely. It is a document of principles whose application and interpretation morphs with time. I know, that is waving more red meat, but it is a reality. The Constitution has been morphing for about 227 years. It could not have been otherwise. As such, everyone brings their viewpoints to the table and argues that the Constitution supports their view. Cruz of course has an excellent understanding of how previous courts have ruled on these issues. It is a predicate to arguing your position. I have yet to find someone who changed their personal political philosophy based on reading some SCOTUS decision or other.
I have no position to fail at other than my opinion of Ted Cruz and that has not failed as it has not changed. Some times an opinion is just an opinion. If you can get me to change it, then good on you, but you haven't got close to the mark yet.
No worries Kristin. I wouldn't dream of changing your mind on anything. Is your statement about "waiving red meat" a concession that you know your position on constitutional matters is well beyond the founding principles and original intent of the founders? The Constitution may not be a magic oracle, but it has severed us well for over 225 years and is very explicit in at least two areas often discussed here. "....shall not be infringed." and "Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof....". I see absolutely no ambiguity, yet certain groups of ideologues have done a remarkable job of convincing the ill-informed or those that are too lazy to read the documents that the language is somehow different than written.
The fact that some are scared of religion or guns, doesn't give them the right to violate that which was given to us; which is a remarkable system of government. Confirming politicians to the Supreme Court (such as Roberts with Obamacare), or allowing the Executive branch to rule by fiat is an affront to the balance of powers the founders gave us. They gave us a means to make changes in the Constitution, yet some seem to accept these lawless activities as long as they appease their ideology. That is a slippery slope that will result in a complete failure of our government. It's sad (and borders on treason) that some are willing to make that trade.