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IdaBriggs

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40. The second post is the "how to contact" information.

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 09:12 AM

Apr 2013

The point isn't "whether" it will pass - the point is that they actually PROPOSED IT.

Of course they are morons, but if it is minimized it will end up a) costing us money to fight it after the fact, and b) set an UGLY precedent.

The correct strategy is to verbally beat the crap out of them and make them look like fools for having even suggested it.

I think 90% of why Democrats are seen as spineless is because we automatically assume that NO ONE is going to take this type of nonsense seriously - and then it looks like it is acceptable.

I'm calming down; not much. I'm still pissed.

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OMG - North Carolina GOP Doesn't Think Constitution Applies to THEM??? [View all] IdaBriggs Apr 2013 OP

i just read this rdking647 Apr 2013 #1

Perhaps the Feds can go arrest them for treason? IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #2

Not under the Constitution they can't onenote Apr 2013 #38

Thank you!!! Seeking Serenity Apr 2013 #41

If I recall correctly, none of the legislatures who voted to leave IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #72

+1000. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #78

And perhaps itself be treasonous. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #86

Actually, considering a similar act started the civil war, it could be considered an act of war. Sirveri Apr 2013 #96

There's a difference between seceding and claiming that a state has authority onenote Apr 2013 #97

Well yeah, but prior to this the south passed nullification laws, Sirveri Apr 2013 #100

agreed riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #61

Oh my God. There's that ugly sovereign rule concept resurface. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #3

What are you talking about with your project? IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #5

Sovereign Rule was behind all the whack legal reasoning that took place in my Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #15

The right wing nut jobs can see the writing in the wall. JoePhilly Apr 2013 #4

Pick and choose what portions of the Constitution, and women lose the right to vote/slavery is ok IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #7

YUP, they are desperate to hold power ... and they would toss out the JoePhilly Apr 2013 #9

yep cherry-picking again.. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #59

^== This. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #82

In fairness, the gov't seems to cherry pick successfuly dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #83

Yep, they've already exerted some Ilsa Apr 2013 #81

Cafeteria Constitutionalists... n/t backscatter712 Apr 2013 #88

Interesting - I don't know how far it will go el_bryanto Apr 2013 #6

I want it to go somewhere: JAIL. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #8

You want to put legislators in jail for proposing legislation? el_bryanto Apr 2013 #10

"Does Not Recognize Federal Court Rulings" & Constitution Does Not Apply to NC -- IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #16

That's an extreme reaction el_bryanto Apr 2013 #25

Gary Freeze (from the article you found): "the verge of being neo-secessionist." IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #28

Do you think the members of any county commission who begins their meeting with prayer el_bryanto Apr 2013 #29

I think anyone who tries to say the CONSTITUTION DOESN'T APPLY deserves jail. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #31

I think i will defend the constitution and the rule of law against anybody el_bryanto Apr 2013 #32

Call them. I admit my "threats" to tar and feather are impossible IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #35

Defending the constitution by violating it. Now that's a bad idea. onenote Apr 2013 #39

I notice that you are actually supporting the NC kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #69

That's an outright lie. You should be ashamed. el_bryanto Apr 2013 #76

To be fair, he is "understanding" that they want to break the law. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #84

The point is not that the bill will go nowhere-it should never have been introduced. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #11

I'm not disagreeing with you el_bryanto Apr 2013 #14

If they want to pray before a meeting they should do it the way Jesus tells you to. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #17

Well, then you are ignorant, too. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #20

I'm not saying I agree with them; I'm saying I can see where they are coming from el_bryanto Apr 2013 #24

Pray outside with the smokers. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #22

good idea riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #64

K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #80

True, but the legislators need a big Slap-Down Ilsa Apr 2013 #85

It isn't "interesting" in the least, FGS. It is disgusting. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #18

Some things are both disgusting and interesting nt el_bryanto Apr 2013 #21

Time for NC to leave the US of A.. pangaia Apr 2013 #12

I'm sure we can come to some compromise magellan Apr 2013 #13

I think it says "Congress shall make no law..." Ligyron Apr 2013 #19

I am livid (but appreciate the "pigs fly" reference). IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #23

Though there are those that will deny it.. 99Forever Apr 2013 #26

No doubt these are loonies but they aren't traitors and it would be unconstitutional to arrest them onenote Apr 2013 #44

Have they actually read the Constitution? angrychair Apr 2013 #27

Article II: Sec. 12 of the North Carolina State Constitution IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #30

The oath is actually in the US Constitution, too. longship Apr 2013 #70

It's kinda a thing with them. Kber Apr 2013 #33

Oh yeah, we're playing keep up with the crazies Flo Mingo Apr 2013 #34

Then I would send their senators and reps back to NC warrior1 Apr 2013 #36

It's bullshit, and will not be passed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #37

The second post is the "how to contact" information. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #40

Stupid bills are introduced in State Legislatures every day. MineralMan Apr 2013 #43

Because (she explains patiently) when your opponent says something stupid -- IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #45

Well, when you contact that Governor, MineralMan Apr 2013 #46

I am pissed at the moment. Then again, I have to keep fighting for my daughter's right IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #48

OK, Ida. Please Proceed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #50

I would appreciate your help with it. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #52

Let me know when this gets out of committee, if it MineralMan Apr 2013 #53

You do realize these guys will be using this to bolster their re-election campaign, right? IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #54

Here's the deal: I don't live in North Carolina. MineralMan Apr 2013 #55

It's been FORTY YEARS since Roe v.Wade was decided. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #73

FORTY years is *not* making me feel better about that! Lol! IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #74

Yes! We still have to fight the same battles over and over!! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #75

+a really big number onenote Apr 2013 #42

They don't realize there in an incorporation doctrine treestar Apr 2013 #47

Give it to them. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #49

Somehow I don't think it's Islam jmowreader Apr 2013 #92

That admiralty flag stuff astonishes me treestar Apr 2013 #93

I hadn't heard the last one and I should have. jmowreader Apr 2013 #94

Oh my treestar Apr 2013 #95

Not all that surprising... Captain Stern Apr 2013 #51

Please pass it! hootinholler Apr 2013 #56

TALIBANUSA !!! Sheepshank Apr 2013 #57

What in the hell is going on in my home state? MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #58

So states can also enact legislation that nullifies the 2nd amendment, right? reflection Apr 2013 #60

NOT "North Carolina" but a few idiot GOP state legislators in NC. Lex Apr 2013 #62

What does an official state religion even mean? Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #63

Doesn't the first amendment EC Apr 2013 #65

You know what would be awesome? gcomeau Apr 2013 #66

Constitutional / Historical Scholars. Socal31 Apr 2013 #67

Actionable Treason is reserved for 'Liberals', SamReynolds Apr 2013 #68

Actionable treason is reserved for this: onenote Apr 2013 #89

The first part (as I understand it), is correct, Volaris Apr 2013 #71

Yep, they want a theocratic state. That, can then go along with the dystopia republicans lust for. RKP5637 Apr 2013 #77

I would like Asheville to declare independence from North Carolina young_at_heart Apr 2013 #79

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #87

My wife's 17th-century North Carolina immigrant ancestor was a Moravian: North Carolina should indepat Apr 2013 #90

Just what the 21st Century needs. A Nullification Crisis. NoGOPZone Apr 2013 #91

Your standard for what would constitute a crisis is pretty low onenote Apr 2013 #98

sarcasm nt NoGOPZone Apr 2013 #99

What would they do if Politicalboi Apr 2013 #101

Re:Do they also get to pick and choose whether or not there is an individual state policy on SLAVERY abq e streeter Apr 2013 #102