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Sun Jan-02-11 04:04 PM
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Poll question: Alternate Reality: Bush has been given the power by congress to rule by decree. This makes him: |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:06 PM
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1. oh, great. Another Chavez hater. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:10 PM
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3. Oops, an advertisement was in the way. I thought this was about Fearless Leader Bush. |
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What was hiding behind the advertisement? BTW, I wasn't able to vote either. And I've got no problem with Chavez.
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:16 PM
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5. it's a deceitful, flamebait poll. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:23 PM
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10. Thanks for explaining. Now I'm ashamed I posted here. I meant well. |
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Edited on Sun Jan-02-11 04:32 PM by freshwest
I was hoping it was a Bush bashing thread.
I'll move along now. Well, not yet.
:blush:
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:20 PM
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7. It isn't even very good flame bait because our constitution |
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doesn't allow for rule by decree.
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:21 PM
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8. Constitutions can be changed |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:23 PM
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9. Wouldn't it be easier to change your OP? |
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Btw, Hugo Chavez ate the last piece of pie.
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:24 PM
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11. Why change my OP? It's accurate. Congress can change the constitution. |
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And about the pie, it's ok. I never liked fascism pie anyways.
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EFerrari
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:30 PM
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13. The OP is silly. Also, Hugo Chavez stole my paper. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:33 PM
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15. But Bush stole a lot more. Not Chavez. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 06:57 PM
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22. Maybe you need to re-read the amendment process. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 05:25 PM
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20. Yes, if 2/3rds of Congress |
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and 3/4ths of the state legislatures agree. That's a pretty high bar to go over for such a drastic change.
What constitutional challenges did Chavez have to meet, other than intimidating a single legislature?
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:30 PM
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12. But Congress can make a law to permit a wide range of executive powers, right? |
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And every POTUS can issue an Executive Order which seems like a decree to me.
The Constitution itself is a sort of decree, if you get my drift.
The more informed members can jump in and correct me anytime.
:grouphug:
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:07 PM
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2. Uh, that is/was this reality. Check your gate coordinates. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:10 PM
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I love chavez threads! When can we invade?
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:20 PM
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6. So it really is about Chavez? |
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I was wondering...
Since they've cut off diplomatic relations with the USA, some claim that would increase tensions. But why would that be?
Just go to your separate corners and quit poking at each other for a while. I'm sure I'm missing the big picture here. Wanna tune me in?
Or somebody tell me when I can leave this benighted planet. I must have made a wrong turn on my way from the Pleiades.
Peace and love everyone!
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:36 PM
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17. Venezuela didn't cut off ties with the US that I know of, anyway. |
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They rejected the administration's choice of ambassadors.
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Mon Jan-03-11 12:07 AM
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25. Okay, thanks for clearing that up. |
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Chavez laughs at us anyway.
We need him and their oil more than they need us.
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:32 PM
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14. Other: He is still an idiot |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:34 PM
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16. But he's not our problem. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 04:37 PM
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18. Legalize Lonnie Anderson's hair. |
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Sun Jan-02-11 05:19 PM
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19. you just had to mention loni did`t you..... |
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Sun Jan-02-11 06:54 PM
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21. Since Congress, in accordance with the Constitution, can not give him that power... |
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the Constitution would be in abeyance and he would be a dictator.
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Sun Jan-02-11 07:27 PM
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23. Chavez stole my bike ;( |
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