As far as I can understand US politics from here, a bill passed by a majority of the Congress, given legitimacy by a presidential election where the incumbent was re-elected, can be abrogated by a minority of the opposition just because they want to hold on to their money! Nice example for us, the ‘largest’ democracy, from the ‘greatest’ democracy. And you presume to judge!
Actually, the Constitution came under fire almost immediately (1791, or there abouts), remember that the framers were not in perfect agreement. But the real damage began just over one hundred years ago. We are already living in post-Constitutional America. All three branches of government, both political parties and an indifferent electorate are responsible.
Leftists believe the Constitution is “living and breathing.” Conservatives believe the Constitution is the immutable rock on which our freedom is built. There is a difference.
I read all the responses above – and the basic argument seems to be – majority does not matter. However you may cloak it in legalese, the conservative attitude is, even if it is a minority on our side, we still want our way – because we shout the loudest and are the most abusive!
Please do understand I do not like Obama, because I have found Republican presidents to be more understanding of India and the corresponding Pakistani duplicity. That is not the matter here however – it is just that I can’t understand the ‘my way only’ attitude that conservatives in US and in India take.
johnt204 over 10 years ago
Just where our present government left it.
Nachikethass over 10 years ago
As far as I can understand US politics from here, a bill passed by a majority of the Congress, given legitimacy by a presidential election where the incumbent was re-elected, can be abrogated by a minority of the opposition just because they want to hold on to their money! Nice example for us, the ‘largest’ democracy, from the ‘greatest’ democracy. And you presume to judge!
Greyhame over 10 years ago
435 against 101 is not a minority
embee06311 over 10 years ago
Actually, the Constitution came under fire almost immediately (1791, or there abouts), remember that the framers were not in perfect agreement. But the real damage began just over one hundred years ago. We are already living in post-Constitutional America. All three branches of government, both political parties and an indifferent electorate are responsible.
Yakety Sax over 10 years ago
Love the FLAG on the dumpster side!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
Good job Carmen!
catzilla23 over 10 years ago
The major difference between the Democrats and Republicans is which end of the Bill of Rights they want to put in the shredder first.
jbmlaw01 over 10 years ago
Leftists believe the Constitution is “living and breathing.” Conservatives believe the Constitution is the immutable rock on which our freedom is built. There is a difference.
BillWa over 10 years ago
The Declaration was never in doubt, it is the Constitution That is being ignored
Jim Kerner over 10 years ago
At least it was found. Too bad at where it was found. But three cheers for the Red, White and Blue!
olnorse over 10 years ago
Today it should read “ME THE PEOPLE”!
Nachikethass over 10 years ago
I read all the responses above – and the basic argument seems to be – majority does not matter. However you may cloak it in legalese, the conservative attitude is, even if it is a minority on our side, we still want our way – because we shout the loudest and are the most abusive!
Please do understand I do not like Obama, because I have found Republican presidents to be more understanding of India and the corresponding Pakistani duplicity. That is not the matter here however – it is just that I can’t understand the ‘my way only’ attitude that conservatives in US and in India take.
tonyd1942 over 10 years ago
Actually, fbjsr, the President proposes a budget. Congress passes it.