The US Constitution

[Edwina's Secretary]

Part of the original intent of the Constitution was that it could and would be changed with the amendment process, not to be interpreted to conform to the views of those in power.

So you support change (aka amendment) to the Constitution?

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So you support change (aka amendment) to the Constitution?

When properly warrented yes I do. If it expands the size, reach, and power of the government I do not

[Edwina's Secretary]

When properly warrented yes I do. If it expands the size, reach, and power of the government I do not

So who decides "properly warranted"? The "people in power?"

What does the Constitution have to do with the size of the government. The Bush Administration has GREATLY expanded the size (and power) of the federal government without touching the Constitution (or reading it I think...)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What does the Constitution have to do with the size of the government. The Bush Administration has GREATLY expanded the size (and power) of the federal government without touching the Constitution (or reading it I think...)

Yea, when the Constitution was written there were only 13 colonies, therefore, small representation. Baby, look at us now!!!

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So who decides "properly warranted"? The "people in power?"

What does the Constitution have to do with the size of the government. The Bush Administration has GREATLY expanded the size (and power) of the federal government without touching the Constitution (or reading it I think...)

We the People decide what is properly warranted, as laid out in the Constitution's amendment process.

The Constitution lays out what the federal government can and cant do. Bush cant do anything without the approval of Congress, its called balence of powers.

[Edwina's Secretary]

We the People decide what is properly warranted, as laid out in the Constitution's amendment process.

The Constitution lays out what the federal government can and cant do. Bush cant do anything without the approval of Congress, its called balence of powers.

You have just made an EXCELLENT argument for not having any fears for the Constitution regardless of who is elected this week!

Well done!

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You have just made an EXCELLENT argument for not having any fears for the Constitution regardless of who is elected this week!

Well done!

Wrong.

If the Democrats win the White House and a super majority in the House and Senate, the outlook on SCOTUS could be very much changed and the hard left leadership can pass whatever they want. Its not just about who wins the White House this time around..

[Grace]

If the Democrats win the White House and a super majority in the House and Senate, the outlook on SCOTUS could be very much changed and the hard left leadership can pass whatever they want. Its not just about who wins the White House this time around..

Not necessarily. SCOTUS right now is divided 4 - 4 - 1, the 1 being Anthony Kennedy.

IF Obama is elected, he may have the opportunity to appoint 2 - 3 Justices. However, the 3 most likely to leave would be Stevens, Ginsburg and Souter - so the overall makeup of the Court would not change.

IF McCain is elected, then the Court could change dramatically.