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In reply to the discussion: I wonder why Comey's announcement that he was opening an investigation into Hillary Clinton [View all]
ProfessorGAC
(77,318 posts)43. "To Promote The General Welfare"
It is used TWICE in the constitution, in the same context.
Yet as you say, it's ignored. Conveniently so, because the founding document says it's the job of Congress. But, there have been no consequences for not doing their job.
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I wonder why Comey's announcement that he was opening an investigation into Hillary Clinton [View all]
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2024
OP
The cult is reaching Manson critical mass. They may reach reaction when he loses, but that can be put down & dealt with.
NBachers
Mar 2024
#4
His supporters should encourage him to be crucified and rise in three days.
LiberalFighter
Mar 2024
#38
That phrase (for the common good), has never been believed in nor realized.
Boomerproud
Mar 2024
#11
Hillary was more qualified than anyone running for President in my lifetime at that time.
pazzyanne
Mar 2024
#46
Liberals and independents car about the law, ethics and morality. MAGAts actually like lawbreakers and liars if
Martin68
Mar 2024
#14
Hillary had been villified for years, her emails was the straw that broke the camel's back
Takket
Mar 2024
#19
We don't know what will happen in November. It's entirely possible Trump's myriad of court cases sink him.
All Mixed Up
Mar 2024
#27
You nailed it, point number 4, overconfidence. (which could happen again)
republianmushroom
Mar 2024
#39
Another one of the hundreds of reasons why anyone who thinks both parties are the same is a moron.
betsuni
Mar 2024
#31