Why Have a Constitution?

Jack Lessenberry says, "So Maybe I Was Wrong"

Quite possibly, I may have been thinking too much like a political insider, or a wimp, or both. The fact is that the simpering George W. and his sidekick Dick clearly deserve impeaching, if anyone ever did. Not only that, there seems to be more sentiment to throw the bums out than official Washington knows.

I'm glad to see Jack come around. Now, what can be done about the wimpy political insiders of 'official Washington'? How can they continue to have sand in their ears? Does the money lining their pockets render them deaf? Do they not try to keep feelers out for public sentiment?
It's quite easy to see the sentiment if one is looking for it. The interest in Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel is escalating. They need to look at Technorati on occasion. MSNBC needs to pay attention to their polls. It's very clear the people want change and they want big change. It's also clear they see value in the Constitution.

Dave Lindorff writes:

Suing Bush over a signing statement, given the number of Federalist judges that this administration has named to the federal district and appellate courts, and to the US Supreme Court, is not just an exercise in futility; it is a dangerous tactic which could backfire disastrously by leading to a ruling that it’s perfectly constitutional for a president to ignore laws passed by the Congress. Does Pelosi really want to risk such a catastrophe?

Yes, Pelosi would probably like to make it perfectly constitutional for future presidents to ignore laws passed by Congress. It would make the future newly elected Dem just that much more powerful, a tit for tat, if you will.
No need for Congress anymore, just a dictatorship as we apparently have now.

No, the blatant disregard for the Constitution must be dealt with in the manner provided for in the Constitution, by the Congress, assuming they want to keep the profession intact and viable. To do less assumes we don't care if the very Constitution remains intact and viable. posted by Cyndy | link | | |
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