+1Lets face it, today's ruling by SCOTUS, has absolutely nothing, nada, zero zilch to do with "gay rights". Personally, I have always been for gay rights, have many gay friends and luv them dearly, but what happened today, was about the OVER REACHING ARM of our CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. The 10th amendment was put into the Bill of Rights for a reason:
Things like gay marriage, abortion etc etc, they are all trivial side issues. We wouldn't even be arguing them if it wasn't for backward asshat repubtards.
All other developed countries have moved on from these issues, and the only things they politicize are the things that really matter: the economy, jobs, immigration, foreign policy, healthcare....
That's why my vote goes to Bernie. He never wastes his time on such bullshit until forced to do so. He doesn't give a damn about political points. Originally Posted by shanm
"The 10th amendment is the final amendment in the United State's Constitution's original Bill of Rights. It was added to assure delegates from the various states that the Federal Government would not step outside the boundaries established in the Constitution.
The amendment reads:
'The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.'
The Supreme Court has declared that the 10th amendment is a truism. This means that the amendment doesn't really add anything new to the Constitution. It was just put in place to emphasize that the Federal Government has jurisdiction over some things, and state governments have jurisdiction over other things".
What has happened today has set a precedent for what will be to come soon. States will have to abide by our Federal Government, saying we will not be able to carry guns, the removal of the United States of America flag will of course be coming very soon etc etc, In fact my prediction, all before this despicable and contemptuous family leaves "The People's House" certainly not "his house" like he thinks it is.
As for the flag Obama has always hated the American Flag, as he and FLOTUS have attended flag burning ceremonies, as told to Meet the Press Sept 08"
"Yes, he told us in advance what he planned to do. Few were listening. The following is a narrative taken from a 2008 Sunday morning televised "Meet The Press'.
From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" the THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag. General Bill Gann' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General stated to Obama that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171...
During rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present (except those in uniform) are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".
'Senator Obama replied:
"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing." Obama continued: "The National Anthem should be 'swapped' for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then, I might salute it. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem as well as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we, as a Nation of warring people, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails — perhaps a state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments ..."
When I become President, I will seek a pact of agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation, have placed upon the nations of Islam, an unfair injustice which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".
"Of course now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "
Yes, you read it right.
I, for one, am speechless!!!
Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama...qiP70svVtIk.99
