is the constitution just a god dam piece of paper?

Question

the bible is actually a collection of books, mr. president. that's what the word "bible" means.

but yeah, they are just god dam books.

Answer 1

This is the Dictator Dumbya line I often quote when people talk about flag desecration, and something he is under oath to uphold. So when he did that on the day of the 1-20-01 Tragedy, he committed perjury. What SHOULD the flag be if not a metaphor for the Constitution, and not a symbol of the Dumbya right wing political agenda?

Answer 2

Its supposed to be the framework of our government. But the only way it will ever Actually be the framework of ourGovernment again is if The Citizens of this country elect a Man or Woman to the Presidency with enough morals to follow it and demand that it be followed. This means someone that is not caught up in taking money from special intrest groups and big business for political consideration.

Please fellow citizens Google All the Presidential Candidates Including Ron Paul.

Answer 3

Bush and the Constitution
"Just a Goddamned Piece of Paper"
By GARY LEUPP

Doug Thompson, publisher of Capitol Hill Blue, says he's talked to three people present last month when Republican Congressional leaders met with President Bush in the Oval Office to talk about renewing the Patriot Act. That act, passed by legislators who hadn't read it, in the immediate aftermath of 9-11 (when most people were shell-shocked and lawmakers in particular disinclined to use their brains), has of course been criticized as containing unconstitutional elements. All three GOP politicians quote their president as saying: "Stop throwing the Constitution in my face! It's just a goddamned piece of paper!"

At least one of Thompson's sources says the president, when told his insistence on preserving some provisions of the act could further alienate conservatives following the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination disaster, stated, "I don't give a goddamn: I'm the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Do it my way."

Answer 4

Are you attributing this opinion to GWB? I'd like to see the source of a quote to that effect.

I am liberal in many of my opinions, libertarian in most of my politics, and conservative in outlook about fiscal policies, but I really haven't seen this. I'd love to have a good reliable link.
Don, who is Larry Leupp?

Edit - I just "googled" Mr. Leupp. I enjoyed the read, but I suspect it won't qualify as an independent source of "news" so much as a passionate and well meaning blog.

I do not want to see Democrats slip off into playing fast and loose with the facts any more than I want to see Republicans do it. I hope Mr. Leupp is wrong. I fear he's right. I'd like to see more "proof" before I accept the statements as fact.

Answer 5

i do no longer think Bush's desecration of the U. S. shape is grounds for impeachment; despite the fact that, how can any American help a guy who spits on the very checklist which distinguishes our united states from something of the rabble available? Bush has shown that he believes he can act in derogation of the restrictions of the administrative govt powers enumerated and implied interior the U. S. shape, as evidenced via his Patriot Act; continued invocation of his Commander-in-chief powers, inspite of the exigent situations having subsided; cord-tapping without warrants signed via a Justice of the Peace; therapy of prisoners in Gitmo, without appropriate Due technique and in violation of the Geneva convention; suborning perjury from his team contributors, to guard the politically-inspired firings of 8 US legal experts, initially claiming the firings have been activity-suitable; and different abominable acts. regrettably, there is not any longer sufficient info to convict Bush of severe misdemeanors or different criminal acts, to assist impeachment court docket circumstances. extra, to institute impeachment court docket circumstances on 2 successive presidents might relatively irreparably tarnish the workplace of the yank President. in the present day, i prefer to advise letting Bush proceed his lame-duck administration, and inspire electorate to choose for the Democratic candidate in 2008, to repair the wear and tear brought about via this inept, uncaring, irresponsible administration.

Answer 6

I agree with Jneg but we not only need someone with the morals to uphold the Constitution, but the brains to read it.

I know for certain Frat Boy hasn't.

Answer 7

No, it is a collection of ideas and Ideals to help form "A more perfect Union".

Answer 8

If you look at the state of the Union today, it is.
The Bible is just a book too, in case you were wondering...

Answer 9

It is a document outlining our government. But it was intended to be a living document, to be changed as times see fit. We are living in times our founding forefathers never envisioned. Our Supreme Court, Congress, and President need to revise it to compensate for today's challenges.

Answer 10

The majority of Americans don't think it is. However, I remember when Mr. Bush made that statement.