Democrat Congressman: "I dont care about the U.S. Constitution"

[SAMSON123]

Unreal. 

I have to laugh at all of this, because somewhere along the line of history americans actually believe that the constitution is actually followed. It is a bullshit document that is used when it is convenient to government. It is NOT a living document, it has no power, it only has "power" when government abides by it/when they agree to stick to it and follow it. Otherwise like Bush said It is just a goddamned piece of paper. The american judicial system on all levels does not abide by it, so called law enforcement does not abide by it, military does not abide by it, so why would anyone think that at times of decision making such as americas so called Health Insurance, would anyone think that it would be abided by??? In all honesty this has become just another issue to scream about and while the masses are distracted by this a million other policies are put into place. BTW the military force in Iraq is now being moved to Afghanistan...has the news mentioned this to the masses in america? or are they too busy screaming about this to have heard?....

[Dos Equis]

Unreal.  

     Get that terd out of office.  

And he read the bill three times.  

[Tito24]

I have to laugh at all of this, because somewhere along the line of history americans actually believe that the constitution is actually followed. It is a bullshit document that is used when it is convenient to government. It is NOT a living document, it has no power, it only has "power" when government abides by it/when they agree to stick to it and follow it. Otherwise like Bush said It is just a goddamned piece of paper. The american judicial system on all levels does not abide by it, so called law enforcement does not abide by it, military does not abide by it, so why would anyone think that at times of decision making such as americas so called Health Insurance, would anyone think that it would be abided by??? In all honesty this has become just another issue to scream about and while the masses are distracted by this a million other policies are put into place. BTW the military force in Iraq is now being moved to Afghanistan...has the news mentioned this to the masses in america? or are they too busy screaming about this to have heard?....

Amen...(yes atheist)

[Soul Crusher]

Amen...(yes atheist)

So that makes it ok? 

[tonymctones]

bump for jezz/True ass hat...whats uniformed about the way taxes are collected or distributed?

[Jezebelle]

bump for jezz/True ass hat...whats uniformed about the way taxes are collected or distributed?

There is a Federal Tax Rate that has been voted on and passed.

Look, I told you my solution, it involves amending the Constitution, repealing all current Federal Taxes and installing a National Sales Tax with no tax on used items and necessities such as food and medicine and leaving States the power to add taxes if they see fit and are passed accordingly.


There is nothing Unconstitutional whatsoever about the Federal Income Tax.  Does it suck.  OF COURSE! But is it Unconstitutional? NOPE.

Just like President Bush, he never once abused his authority or made any move that was Unconstitutional. 

[tonymctones]

There is a Federal Tax Rate that has been voted on and passed.

Look, I told you my solution, it involves amending the Constitution, repealing all current Federal Taxes and installing a National Sales Tax with no tax on used items and necessities such as food and medicine and leaving States the power to add taxes if they see fit and are passed accordingly.


There is nothing Unconstitutional whatsoever about the Federal Income Tax.  Does it suck.  OF COURSE! But is it Unconstitutional? NOPE.

Just like President Bush, he never once abused his authority or made any move that was Unconstitutional. 

I never said it was unconstitutional...

my point is you cant use something as vague as "the general welfare" of the ppl to justify legislation...b/c everything could be deemed to be for the general welfare of the ppl

[Dos Equis]

Lame explanation.  Pathetic photo op.  The picture of his wife and kids facing the camera.      I'd like to hear him put his claim that he read the entire healthcare bill three times in "context." 

[JohnC1908]

I have to laugh at all of this, because somewhere along the line of history americans actually believe that the constitution is actually followed. It is a bullshit document that is used when it is convenient to government. It is NOT a living document, it has no power, it only has "power" when government abides by it/when they agree to stick to it and follow it. Otherwise like Bush said It is just a goddamned piece of paper. The american judicial system on all levels does not abide by it, so called law enforcement does not abide by it, military does not abide by it, so why would anyone think that at times of decision making such as americas so called Health Insurance, would anyone think that it would be abided by??? In all honesty this has become just another issue to scream about and while the masses are distracted by this a million other policies are put into place. BTW the military force in Iraq is now being moved to Afghanistan...has the news mentioned this to the masses in america? or are they too busy screaming about this to have heard?....

Unfortunately you are right on. One of the best posts I've ever read here.

Name one "great" president in the last 100 years---hint: there aren't any. They just show up in DC, do little constructive work, waste money, give out favors to friends and make enemies around the world with foolish global policy not in the best interests of the country.

[Jezebelle]

I never said it was unconstitutional...

my point is you cant use something as vague as "the general welfare" of the ppl to justify legislation...b/c everything could be deemed to be for the general welfare of the ppl

Sure you can.  Lincoln used the Oath of office to justify the Civil War, raising of troops, suspension of Habeas Corpus among other things.

The very point of the Constitution is to be vague so it can be left open to interpretation for each succeeding generation of elected Representatives.