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Originally posted by TheAngryFarm
reply to post by EarthCitizen07
Lol what am I losing? You are the one who has contradicted yourself and generally shown your ignorance. You admitted to knowing nothing about the Constitution, you clearly have no idea what it takes to run a business, yet that doesnt stop you from making a fool of yourself.
A more limited 2nd Amendment? Clearly you do not know the meaning of the phrase "shall not be infringed".
When you choose to live in reality, cmon back and try again. For now, youre just another stereotypical college student who thinks they know exponentially more than they actually do.
edit on 13-11-2012 by TheAngryFarm because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by tnhiker
I see it as more of a peaceful protest and a statement that people are not happy with how things are progressing. As Americans, we do have the right to protest, voice our opinions and disagree.
Regardless of who would have won the election, half the nation would be upset. Because no president, and no politician is going to put their career on the line and do what is right for the people. They are going to support their parties, their buddies, their special interest.
Each election in recent years has gotten more nasty, evoked more feelings then the previous one. And its because Americans are hurting. We have nothing to believe in anymore.
Originally posted by dubiousone
reply to post by muse7
Seriously, dude, you're the one who should leave. Your posts show that you have no clue what it means to be an American. Or, instead of leaving, maybe you should go back to high school and take your civics classes over again and then come back and let us know what you learned.
Originally posted by rockintitz
Wow, well first off let me just say how far the censorship of speech in the US has gone. As I am writing this 563 people have signed this.
Is this what we have become? A nation that punishes and demeans other people's points of view?! A nation of "you don't like it, you can get out" minded fellows?
Let me just say, I don't like it and I will not get out. I am a true patriot, meaning I do not owe my loyalty to the government, but to the PEOPLE.
Why do most Americans not accept this as patriotism? A true patriot will stand up to violations of the constitution, and side with the people, not the government. Our founding fathers knew this. That's why they created the system of checks and balances, which are being overruled by the executive branch more and more, with congress doing nothing to stop it.
We now live in a nation that is not elected, but bought by corporate interests.
Let me just make it clear: I do not believe a state should secede, but I believe in their right to do so. Since nullification of unconstitutional federal laws is no longer an option, I see it as a last resort. And with the Texas petition now surpassing 50,000+ signatures it is more than just a few anti-Obama republicans.
So please, remember that our founding fathers gave us the right to protest for a good reason.
Trying to punish those individuals that do will only undermine everyone's liberties.edit on 13-11-2012 by rockintitz because: (no reason given)edit on 13-11-2012 by rockintitz because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Ireminisce
I live in Texas and since the election I've seen several American flags flying upside down. I'm talking about in nice neighborhoods too. I've never seen that before. Normally Texans seem super patriotic.
Originally posted by TheAngryFarm
reply to post by EarthCitizen07
You should do yourself a favor and take a literal approach to the 2nd Amendment, since it's few words are very clear and well defined.
What does shall not be infringed mean in your little fantasy world?
Originally posted by MissCoyote
reply to post by muse7
I could also go threw the airport put my purse on the belt walk threw beep and get scanned with a hand scan not an darn xray and when asked they didnt take me in the back to see for themselves. will NEVER fly on a plane again.
Originally posted by Bildo
. Look up US Civil Flag. Kennedy had one on his coffin.
I have one, along with many others who fly the correct flag. Don't even get me started on the gold-fringed one.
Originally posted by Aloysius the Gaul
Originally posted by Bildo
So many of you just don't get it. The best thing that could happen would be for every one to be stripped of their US citizen status. That being your membership in the corporation. Then you could be deported, administratively, back to the Republic. I did it. I was deported from Corp US back to the Wisconsin Republic. I am no longer in the jurisdiction of of the corporation known as WI. Nor do I "reside" in the federal zone of 54751.(zip code adhesion contract.)
I didn't think people could still be this ignorant in the 21st century??!!