Tim Lynch discusses the Powers of Congress
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what is the judge's name?
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Congress can take over healthcare by their authority to "promote the general welfare" as long as such a program is paid for by uniformly "laying and collecting taxes".
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Do you believe in allowing your government to steal wealth from your grandchildren? It may, or may not, surprise you to find out that your Constitution contains a license for Congress to do exactly that. It is the 2nd clause, Section 8, Article I, the power of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the United States. This is where all of the peoples problems lie, and this power must be abolished if we are to really be a free people in this country. It must be done by Article V.
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Only method we have nowadays...
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The repeal of the 17th amendment would go a long way to eliminate or reduce the federal government from enacting unconstitutional legislation (e.g. Obamacare).
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Sure.
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Thanks much! :)
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Theevagabond, The Madison quote is from a letter he wrote to James Robertson. The Jefferson one is from a letter to Albert Gallatin.
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Thank you and TheZav88 for this, in a matter of moments we have shown historical context of what was intended. Now you will hear the arguements of how the Founding Fathers view are no longer valid. These quotes were from the Federalist and Anti-federalist papers, were they not? What documents are these found in again?
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Unfortunately, the Constitution didn't come with a method for enforcement, aside from the Supreme Court and impeachment.
We need to hang a banner with the words of the 10th Amendmen in huge letters in the house and senate!
VisitingXenoc133 2 years ago 8
To some, "Promote the General Welfare" means anything from banning drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, to contolling everyone's health insurance. Jesus fucking Christ, if people can spout off that healthcare is a "right", then what else can be a right? Food? Shelter? What else must the government provide for everyone?!
MagnusIan 2 years ago 6