The elections are, for the most part, over and it is now time for our ‘elected representatives’ to get to work for US, the American citizens. Unfortunately, there are far too many of these ‘elected representatives’ who don’t seem to understand exactly what their job is.
Contrary to what far too many people think, we are a Representative Republic, not a Democracy. When the Constitution was written and ratified it included an amendment, the 10th Amendment, which states that the federal government only has the powers delegated to it by the Constitution, and that any other powers are reserved to the states or to the people.
Let me say that again… the federal government only has the powers delegated to it by the Constitution, and that any other powers are reserved to the states or to the people. I would encourage people to print out the 10th Amendment, add a personal note, and mail this to their Representatives and Senators. In that note, people should call for the revocation of the 17th Amendment which in essence took away the original concept of States representation in the Federal government by allowing Senators to be elected by popular vote of the people instead of State legislatures. This took away the representation of the States as a body.
We the People, over generations, have allowed OUR power, OUR lifestyles, and OUR freedoms to be covertly taken away from us and altered by people we thought were there to work for US. These are the people who I consistently refer to as “Professional Politicians”.
What is a “Professional Politician”? Look into these folks like Biden, Schumer, Bush, a large number of Representatives and Senators both R & D. How long have they been in power? How many have had a real job like you and me? How many “Professional Politicians” (Obama for example) have never held a real job like you and me? Why does a politician get paid 6 figures plus a whole slew of bennies when they’re supposed to be working for us? When was the last time We the People got to vote on a pay raise for OUR representatives?
Do you see where I’m going here?
Too many “Professional Politicians” campaigned with the “I’m here for you!” line then turned around and kowtowed to their Party bosses.
Think about it,
Go Galt @ Carpe Diem
Alan Marshall
Good letter.
Obama did once hold a real job in the Private Sector, and said in his autobiography that he felt he was “working behind enemy lines”.
That’s the degree of animosity that socialists bear towards The Productive Sector. They should never be allowed anywhere near the levers of power.
Thank you Austin.
More BS from Alan about the US not being a democracy. He must have skipped 5th grade civics studies.
Yes, we are Republic. But we are a representative democracy, which by the way is the definition of a Republic. Saying the US is not a democracy is as stupid as Trump saying Kamala isn’t black because she is also of Indian heritage.
Why does Alan fight so hard to ignore that the US uses a democratic form of government (ie a republic)? Is it because he wants to shut down people who think differently than him? Is it because he wants use gerrymandering, so his party controls all governmental powers versus actually representing the people?
I suggest we remember why we have the 17th amendment ratified in 191. Before the amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures, which led to concerns about corruption, political machines, and a lack of direct accountability to the people. See…..without the 17th amendment, the conservatives would hold all the power today due to gerrymandering that has allowed them to hold power in the State legislator. Instead, we the people, elected our representatives for both the House and the Senate. You know, because we are a democratic republic.
Don’t know why this is a threat to angry little men. Heck NC has both US Senators from the Republican party already. Is he afraid of that changing after Trump begins to wreck our economy with his isolationist views? Looks to me like Alan is just power hungry for his party to rule over all those on the left that he hates so much. Even after his party’s recent victory, Alan wants his party to have even more power over the people.
But you be you. I for one am proud that the US is a democracy. Even when we make what I consider the wrong choice, I fully respect the power of the individual vote. It’s part of what makes us a great country.
– Glad to read that you accept the legitimacy and mandate of the coming Trump Administration.
I am not a child, like conservatives who had to make up a bunch of lies, falsehoods and exaggerations bout mass election fraud when they lost a free and fair election. Probably won’t see people storm the Capitol either to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Biden to Trump. Because we believe in democracy, even with its flaws.
Like i said….If the outcome of his presidency is as I predict, I will be here to say I told you so. If I am wrong, I am man enough to admit it. But so far given his recent comments in the media, it looks to be a wild ride for the next two years.
But you be you.
Word salad.
Hahahaha, your favorite nonsensical thing to comment when you KNOW I am right. hahahaha.
I have never used that term before.
Not only are you a moron, you also come across as a seven year old child.
Chris I hope you voted wisely for Trump and didn’t waste it on Harris
A democracy protects the rights of the 51%. Our constitutional Republic was designed to protect the rights of the individual, even if the 51% opposed the rights of that individual.
Alan, your ignorance is staggering.
We are NOT a Direct Democracy, where majority rules. (ie, your thinking democracy only protects 51% of people).
We are a Representative Democracy (ie a Republic) where representatives are elected. The idea being that they will ultimately represent all of their constituents’ interests. An if they don’t, there is going to be another election where they can be held accountable by the people’s vote.
I understand a person such as yourself (that refuses to even acknowledge the point of view of those that disagree with him), struggles with this concept of someone from one party being willing to consider the needs and interests of all. And many politicians today, sadly, do put Party before Country (ie the American people). I encourage you to NOT vote for those types of politicians.
But you be you.
Please show me where I called it “a Direct Democracy”. Oh, that’s right…I didn’t. I called it a Representative Republic. But I understand how you have to try to put words in people’s mouths to show your “intelligence”
Austin, may I ask of you a favor…when I lose control and start responding to ignorance, please tap me on the head reminding me of the promise I made myself.
I’ll try Alan, but remember that our Village Idiot is so closed minded and invested in his own righteousness that he never concedes a single point. You have to corner him unambiguously in black & white. And then – puff ! – he just disappears.
He simply isn’t big enough to admit he’s wrong – on anything.
The readers can see that he’s been humiliated, but he can’t.
No, you goof. You said 51% rule the others, which only occurs in a Direct Democracy. Wow, you are slow. No wonder you can’t grasp that we are both a republic and a democracy.
Ok Chris you think you are so smart. Answer this
“ How do you make black paint blacker”
Dead right!
“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what’s for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb”.
People who argue abortion need to read the 10th amendment. If you don’t like it, rescind the amendment.
Well said Miller.