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- Opinion · Jul 7, 2009Obama Is in Russia, but Honduras Is Where the Action Is
this coming January -- perhaps for life. However, because the histories of Honduras and Latin America are replete with authoritarians and dictators, Honduras’s constitution absolutely forbids anyone from governing that … constitution, change the democratic system and seek his re-election, which is prohibited by the constitution.” In order to stop this attempt to subvert the Honduran constitution, while keeping Honduras
- Alexander's Column · Jul 2, 2009We Still Hold These Truths
they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ... That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive … states than the Articles of Confederation. After much deliberation, they proposed the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1787, ratified in 1788 and implemented in 1789 as subordinate guidance to our Declaration
- Opinion · Jul 1, 2009Equality on Trial
serious argument. Of course elections have consequences. But Senators were also elected, and the Constitution of the United States gives them both the right and the duty … said and done over the years places her squarely in the camp of those supporting a racial spoils system instead of equal treatment for all. The organizations she has belonged
- Opinion · Jun 30, 2009Did Someone Say Coup?
constitution on his own authority. O’Grady explains: “While Honduran law allows for a constitutional rewrite ... A constituent assembly can only be called through a national referendum approved … military installation where the ballots from Venezuela were being stored and then had his supporters distribute them in defiance of the Supreme Court’s order.” Zelaya had a good teacher
- Opinion · Jun 26, 2009Sovereignty
they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” In January 2000, Jesse Helms, the legendary U.S. senator … American citizens. We raised our right hands and took oaths to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic . (and) bear true faith
- Opinion · Jun 26, 2009The Revenge of the Freedom Agenda
also not random. It moves in steps, but upward. Taken together -- a constitutional Iraqi democracy, a powerful reform movement in Iran, democratic achievements from the Gulf sheikdoms to Lebanon -- this … Middle East and North Africa (excluding Israel) is less than that of Italy. Average life expectancy in the region is 16 years shorter than in Israel. What political and social
- Opinion · Jun 5, 2009The Prism of Obama
There is one thing about Barack Obama’s speech in Cairo that critics and supporters can agree on: It was vintage Obama. As an Obama critic, let me say from … Guantanamo on his own unique relationship with the Constitution and Declaration of Independence: “I stand here today as someone whose own life was made possible by these documents. My father
- Opinion · Jun 3, 2009Another Year, Another Hispanic Nominee
Democratic and Republican president -- have received strong, bipartisan support. It is my hope the Senate can carry out its constitutional duty in a similar fashion with good-faith and civility … withdrew his name from consideration. Much like Sonia Sotomayor, Miguel Estrada had a stirring life story. For until he fell into the clutches of partisans like Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton
- Opinion · Jun 2, 2009It’s Not Fair To Casually Call People Racist
something similar -- that he was better situated to judge due to his background and life experiences than a Latina woman -- he would be cashiered so fast as to induce whiplash … headlines like “Extremist Judge Unfit to Sit on Appeals Court” in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and “Say No to This Throwback” in the Los Angeles Times. The Democrats succeeded
- Opinion · May 29, 2009Empathy and Impartiality
democracy -- to find moderate nominees who can garner some measure of bipartisan support.” His support for moderation notwithstanding, Obama voted against Chief Justice John G. Roberts (who won 78 Senate … reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.” The issue is not that Sotomayor self-identifies as a “wise Latina woman,” but what
- Alexander's Column · May 28, 2009Marine Aviator’s Memorial Day Wave Off
most ardent Patriot defenders -- those who uphold their oaths “to support and defend the Constitution,” not undermine it. The current circumstances notwithstanding, let me say to both James and Mike … harm’s way in defense of American Liberty , honoring their oath “ to support and defend “ our Constitution. Pray for our Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Please consider a designated
- Opinion · May 27, 2009The Powell Doctrine
process may have done more to further divide the party he claims to support. Appearing last Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Powell said if Republicans “don’t reach … seemed unconcerned with big government and who believed that “every state should have a constitutional right to control abortion and ... that such laws need to recognize and provide for exceptional
- Opinion · May 27, 2009Identity Politics on the Supreme Court
Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings begin, the Supreme Court probably will overturn a ruling she supported on the 2nd Circuit -- the propriety of New Haven, Conn., canceling fire department promotions because … doing so in a perfunctory and unpublished order that acknowledged none of the large constitutional questions involved. Stuart Taylor of the National Journal calls this “a process so peculiar
- Alexander's Column · May 21, 2009The Class of ’44
Libertate — 1776 “Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Join us in daily prayer for our Patriots … harm’s way in defense of American Liberty , honoring their oath “ to support and defend “ our Constitution. Pray for our Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Please consider a designated
- Opinion · May 20, 2009Empathy Versus Law
passer violations against the Steelers and less stringently against the Cardinals. Or, would you support a referee who refused to make offensive pass interference calls because he thought … with some of the rules. The relationship between Supreme Court justices and the U.S. Constitution should be identical to that of referees and football rules. The status of a person
- Opinion · May 20, 2009Open Hearts, Open Minds, Closed Policy
issue that is beyond the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution. For his part, Obama surely plans to nominate a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice David … Souter who will provide a reliable fifth vote for upholding Roe v. Wade. His supporters would be outraged if he didn’t. Anti-abortion activists will be outraged when
- Opinion · May 18, 2009Are Hate Crimes Any Worse Than Others?
bill. If enacted, the law will almost certainly be challenged in court. The Constitution does not grant the federal government any general police power - prosecuting crime is primarily a state … killers, both of whom were convicted of murder and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. Supporters of hate-crime legislation often invoke the victims of such high-profile murders. After
- Opinion · May 14, 2009The Party of Colin Powell
prominent supporter of Barack Obama told a Washington audience last week that “the Republican Party is in deep trouble” and “getting smaller and smaller” because its views … services,” he told his audience. “Americans are looking for more government in their life, not less.” There is nothing particularly unusual about Democrats deprecating conservatism or endorsing big government
- Opinion · May 12, 2009Fearing Our Government
whom are predisposed to excitability. The government has declared war on innocent life in the womb in the name of “free choice.” It is spending unconscionable amounts of money … will yield no environmental benefit but will cause irreparable economic harm. It has passed constitutionally repugnant and morally odious legislation, carving out new crimes for violent acts motivated by “hate
- Opinion · May 8, 2009The Obscenity Blackout
such as the constitutionally related objective of maintaining broadcast regulation that does not bend too readily before the political winds.” Breyer might protest that he’s supporting a broad First … Watch the bad language.” Nicole added, “Why do they even call it ‘The Simple Life’? Have you ever tried to get cow s--t out of a Prada purse