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originally posted by: Gothmog
originally posted by: ScepticScot
originally posted by: Gothmog
The military swears an oath to defend the Constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic
Notice that word "domestic"
I don't want to say it , yet it is getting about that time the US military stopped being the military arm of the UN and start doing what they are sworn in to do
The NYT article was a direct attack on the Constitution more so than even the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Use the military to suppress free speech in order to defend the constitution. Great thinking.
Who suggested that ?
No thinking there , pardner.
You failed , but you are allowed to try again.
Once.
And I may go easy on you again.
May....
originally posted by: DBCowboy
The last line of the article was chilling.
But it’s a problem worth confronting. As long as we think of our Constitution as a sacred document, instead of an outdated relic, we’ll have to deal with its anti-democratic consequences.
"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: M5xaz
What the left is doing is building a narrative, building a case for a coup.
The title of your article. . .
Think the Constitution Will Save Us? Think Again
The subversion of democracy was the explicit intent of the framers.
They are openly endorsing a coup.
What many of us have been saying for quite some time.
The left hates the Constitution, hates the freedoms it guarantees, and wants a coup.
QED
But the US is a republic, its not actually a democracy.
That is why the POTUS was not the popular choice of the majority. He was placed there by a weird and secretive group (the electoral college).
And the current government urinates on the constitution, too. E,g; It's unconstitutional for the government to run surveillance on all citizens, which it does.
originally posted by: SgtHamsandwich
a reply to: ScepticScot
For those that support the popular vote rhetoric and are butt hurt about it.
This is as simple as I can put it for you to understand why we are not a democracy of mob rule and why we have the system we have.
originally posted by: Freeborn
a reply to: M5xaz
I've read the article and the first page of this thread.
What is wrong with you people?
Freedom of speech?
Remember that?
The US Constitution is a great piece of legislation.....but it's not perfect. (Hence the need for so many Amendments!)
And as all great pieces of legislation it requires constant monitoring and tweaking and updating to make sure its fit for purpose.
And in accordance with one of the basic principles enshrined within your Constitution everyone is allowed their opinion and has a right to voice that opinion.
They're not 'effing Commies' they just have a different opinion to you!
Nowhere is anyone advocating the overthrow of your government and the suspension of any of the rights your Constitution ensures.
You do realise just how the rest of the world views your apparent paranoid ranting don't you?
originally posted by: SgtHamsandwich
a reply to: ScepticScot
For those that support the popular vote rhetoric and are butt hurt about it.
This is as simple as I can put it for you to understand why we are not a democracy of mob rule and why we have the system we have.