Constitution Restoration Act of 2004

[OneBlueSky]

If enacted, the Constitution Restoration Act will effectively transform the United States into a theocracy, where the arbitrary dictates of a "higher power" can override law.

http://context.themoscowtimes.com/index.php?aid=131199

(snip)

The "Constitution Restoration Act of 2004" is no joke; it was introduced last month by some of the Bush Regime's most powerful Congressional sycophants. If enacted, it will effectively transform the American republic into a theocracy, where the arbitrary dictates of a "higher power" -- as interpreted by a judge, policeman, bureaucrat or president -- can override the rule of law.

The Act -- drafted by a minion of television evangelist Pat Robertson -- is the fruit of decades of work by a group of extremists known broadly as "Dominionists." Their openly expressed aim is to establish "biblical rule" over every aspect of society -- placing "the state, the school, the arts and sciences, law, economics, and every other sphere under Christ the King." Or as Attorney General John Ashcroft -- the nation's chief law enforcement officer -- has often proclaimed: "America has no king but Jesus!"

According to Dominionist literature, "biblical rule" means execution -- preferably by stoning -- of homosexuals and other "revelers in licentiousness"; massive tax cuts for the rich (because "wealth is a mark of God's favor"); the elimination of government programs to alleviate poverty and sickness (because these depend on "confiscation of wealth"); and enslavement for debtors. No legal challenges to "God's order" will be allowed. And because this order is divinely ordained, the "elect" can use any means necessary to establish it, including deception, subversion, even violence. As Robertson himself adjures the faithful: "Zealous men force their way in."

Again, this is no tiny band of cranks meeting in some basement in Alabama, as recent reports by investigators Karen Yurica and David Neiwert make clear. The Dominionists are bankrolled and directed by deep-pocketed, well-connected business moguls and political operatives who have engineered a takeover of the Republican Party and are now at the heart of the U.S. government. They've made common cause with the "American Empire" faction -- Cheney, Rumsfeld, the neo-conservatives -- who seek "full-spectrum dominance" over the globe. The Dominionists provide money and domestic political muscle for the Dominators' imperial ambitions; in return, the Dominators provide a practical vehicle -- overwhelming military might and state power -- for making the Dominionists' dreams a reality.

- more . . .

http://context.themoscowtimes.com/index.php?aid=131199

and you can read the actual bill here . . .

http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/HR3799ConstitutionRestorationAct.html

the key provision . . .

Sec. 1260. Matters not reviewable

`Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Supreme Court shall not have jurisdiction to review, by appeal, writ of certiorari, or otherwise, any matter to the extent that relief is sought against an element of Federal, State, or local government, or against an officer of Federal, State, or local government (whether or not acting in official personal capacity), by reason of that element's or officer's acknowledgement of God as the sovereign source of law, liberty, or government.'.

[The Traveler]

1. If this is enacted

then let the maps of war be drawn.

[Technowitch]

8. If this happens, or even looks likely, my wife and I leave

Simple as that.

[serryjw]

2. Lots more info on it........

quote.........
It Has Begun: Phase Two of the Theocrat Coup
by galiel
Sat Sep 25th, 2004 at 02:15:58 GMT

On Thursday, September 24, 2004, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 247 to 173 to strip federal courts of the authority to hear cases challenging the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance, in its current altered version (with the "Under God" phrases that was added to the original Pledge in 1954, in the shadow of the McCarthy era).
This follows House approval of a bill in July that limits the courts' ability to review cases involving the legal definition of marriage.

Pending in both the House and the Senate is The Constitution Restoration Act (HR.3799, S.2082), which would prohibit the courts from intervening on issues involving violations of government/religion separation by elected or appointed officials.

Theocrat leaders, Dominionists and Christian Reconstructionists have called the Constitution Restoration Act "The most important piece of legislation in fifty years".

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/9/24/221558/777

[freetobegay]

3. I am a christian & my faith will not be shaken

I am also an American who believes in seperation of Church & State! And am willing to die for that cause.

[Eloriel]

4. Get thee to AU

Maybe you're already a member --

Americans United for the Separation of Church and State:
http://www.au.org/site/PageServer

Fine, fine organization. Exec. Dir. Barry Lynn is also a Presbyterian minister AND a lawyer. They really do great work. Deserve all the support they can get.

[The Traveler]

5. I'm right there with ya

Gotcher back, bud.

[shraby]

6. We need to know which Democrats voted

for this bill. They need to be removed from the halls of congress also.

[The Traveler]

7. You got that right. (n/t)

[foo_bar]

9. let me guess: it's not unconstitutional because God says so

[Eloriel]

10. Needs one good, swift

:kick:

[disneyboy]

11. Why Cant

Kerry use freaky stuff liek this to freak people out?