scream-of-consciousness;
"If you're trying to change minds and influence people it's probably not a good idea to say that virtually all elected Democrats are liars, but what the hell."
BOISE (AP) - Nullification in Idaho is going to the full
House, despite constitutional scholars' warnings the measure is illegal. (Ahem. Two Constitutional
Scholars )
The House State Affairs Committee voted 14-5 Thursday to declare
President Barack Obama's health care overhaul null and void. All 14
supporters were Republicans.
The majority joined with residents who
invoked
the
spirit of Patrick Henry and the Bible's King Solomon during two days of
hearings urging them to pass a doctrine dating back to the 18th century
to defend Idaho's sovereignty and stand against federal government
encroachment.
"We already know that the (Obama) administration has decided to go full
steam ahead with this law," said Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens.
"At some point the state must stand and make a determination as to
whether this tyranny is going to continue, or at least be objected to."
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It appears that not
only does nullification pass constitutional muster, so does secession.
Just think, if Idaho secedes it will be fulfilling (Hollywood)
scripture.
Most people believe that nullification was rendered obsolete by the South's defeat in the War Between the States (War to Subdue Yankee Arrogance). However, that only ended succession. A final showdown regarding the rights of the several states under Federalism has been postponed since the 1850's. My fear is that few, if any Federal judges will rule in favor of restricting the power of the Federal government.
Our last disagreement over the power of the central government and the rights of the several states was colored by chattel slavery. This time the question will involve slavery of another kind. How far either side will go is anyone's guess.
I gots me an idea. When Idaho and Montana separate from your federal communist government, so will we up here in Alberta from our federal commies. There's just over 3M of us, 1.5M in Idaho and another 1M or so in Montana.
We three join up, then we invade and conquer those left coast fairies in BC and Washington state and then ...
Well, Rodge, we'd need a King, and all we could afford for a little 5M person country is a fake French one, so ... you in or what? King of Idamonterta? Montidaberta?
A bunch of us here in Texas would agree. Might be a problem with all those Yankee soldiers and airmen at Ft. Hood, Ft. Bliss, Ft. Sam Houston, Randolf AFB, etc.
We missed our chance back in 1991 when Ft. Bliss and Ft. Hood were ghost towns after deployment to the sandbox. Timing is everything.
Rodge, you tipped me to that great movie, The Second Civil War, "A very uncivil comedy", wherein Idaho and Montana secede from the Federal monstrocity.
Should be required viewing for Barn Armies everywhere.
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Most people believe that nullification was rendered obsolete by the South's defeat in the War Between the States (War to Subdue Yankee Arrogance). However, that only ended succession. A final showdown regarding the rights of the several states under Federalism has been postponed since the 1850's. My fear is that few, if any Federal judges will rule in favor of restricting the power of the Federal government.
ReplyDeleteOur last disagreement over the power of the central government and the rights of the several states was colored by chattel slavery. This time the question will involve slavery of another kind. How far either side will go is anyone's guess.
Brigadier Major Mike
Barn Army Historian
In 'Disclosure' Donald Sutherland spoke a Chinese expression/curse. "May you live in interesting times." I think we have that in spades!
ReplyDeleteTim
Montana's Legislature has started looking into nullification as well!
ReplyDeleteDE644
I gots me an idea. When Idaho and Montana separate from your federal communist government, so will we up here in Alberta from our federal commies. There's just over 3M of us, 1.5M in Idaho and another 1M or so in Montana.
ReplyDeleteWe three join up, then we invade and conquer those left coast fairies in BC and Washington state and then ...
Well, Rodge, we'd need a King, and all we could afford for a little 5M person country is a fake French one, so ... you in or what? King of Idamonterta? Montidaberta?
A bunch of us here in Texas would agree. Might be a problem with all those Yankee soldiers and airmen at Ft. Hood, Ft. Bliss, Ft. Sam Houston, Randolf AFB, etc.
ReplyDeleteWe missed our chance back in 1991 when Ft. Bliss and Ft. Hood were ghost towns after deployment to the sandbox. Timing is everything.
Brigadier Major Mike
Former 11Bravo10 Person
Rodge, you tipped me to that great movie, The Second Civil War,
ReplyDelete"A very uncivil comedy", wherein Idaho and Montana secede from the Federal monstrocity.
Should be required viewing for Barn Armies everywhere.
GaGator
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