Oath or swear words?

You have been busy!!

If only they could be "fired" for not doing their job.

Well put!
Will use that E-mail often!!

Jason

of the yahoos we have in office give a thought to the oath they take. It's all about them. The Constitution and the people they are supposed to serve are the last things on their mind.

Good post, Dean.

of the yahoos we have in office give a thought to the oath they take. It's all about them. The Constitution and the people they are supposed to serve are the last things on their mind.

Good post, Dean.

Exactly on target. Read my post on this very subject...


http://glnnflwrs.blogtownhall.com/2008/10/20/congress_confe sses_to_two_federal_felonies.thtml


The source of my info is...


http://www.foavc.org/


Glenn

The requirement for Federal employees to swear an oath of allegiance was the very first federal law enacted.


And, a person not of Christian faith can be sworn in with his hand on any book he holds dear, and can swear to his own diety. The idea is for him to swear the oath to what he holds as sacred.

A Bible is not required.

... which in essence means that it, the Constitution, can mean anything any politician wants it to mean.
But what are you supposed to do Dean when the idiot voters keep voting these enemies of the Constitution into office?
I've never had Townhall stop me from posting anything in the last 2 years. Why on earth would they stop you from posting the Senate oath? What happened, did they send you an email forbidding you from doing this? Or what? DD

FABULOUS!

That oath is simply not taken the way it should be. We have all these corrupt and completely immoral people in office for the purpose of defending our rights and they trample on them every single last chance that they get!

I thought most of these nutbags studied Constitutional Law? Obviously wasn't OUR Constitution they were studying!

That's been exactly my main point ever since I first signed on at Townhall.

Hello Dean,
Shame, Shame, shame, on the American voters and the so called "Representatives" in office.
It appears that either they do not understand, appreciate, or even care about the US Constitution. God help us , my fellow patriot .
The elected officials are more concered with power, money, ego, and special interests, than with what is best for America and the American people. Shame, Shame, Shame.

They claim to have studied the Constitution. However, these people often seem devoid of understanding. They are enabled by an even more abysmally clueless MSM. Recent example:

CNN's highly touted voice of the vacuous, Campbell Brown - (Who names their daughter after soup?) - hosted a discussion concerning a potential problem facing Hillary's cabinet selection. That pesky thing called the Constitution, and its Emoluments Clause. To help clarify, soup girl brought on Jeffrey Toobin, CNN's “Senior Legal Analyst” (That description from Toobin's own website http://www.jeffreytoobin.com/jeffrey/ ). What followed is enough to make you want to push a pencil through your eyeball:

TOOBIN: That’s one way of doing it. Another way of dealing with the problem is simply for Hillary Clinton to take less money. Another way is simply to ignore Judicial Watch, because it’s pretty clear that Judicial Watch doesn’t have the right -- doesn’t have standing to file the lawsuit. But there is this clause in the Constitution -- it’s called the Emoluments Clause, and there will have to be some way to address it. But I think Hillary Clinton is safe -- she is going to be secretary.

BROWN: I mean, this is fascinating because we are -- the Constitution is not something you necessarily want to muck around with.

TOOBIN: Well, you know, and I have read the Constitution many times. This is something I consider my field. I had never noticed this clause before. It’s Article One, Section Six. It’s there. It does appear to be a problem, but you put lawyers to work and there are ways around it.

BROWN: And you would know -- spoken like a true legal scholar.
(This is where I spewed coffee)

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/matthew-balan/2008/12/03/dana- milbank-cnn-vast-right-wing-conspiracy-trying-stop-hillary

Yeah I just almost lost my water on that one.

She is vile. Absolutely VILE. And one to talk about mucking around with the Constitution considering the "fair and balanced" reporting she is so well known for!

"TOOBIN: Well, you know, and I have read the Constitution many times. This is something I consider my field. I had never noticed this clause before."

If he'd read it 'many times', then I'd think he'd have run across that one before now. I admit I don't always get everything the first time I read something, but by the fourth or fifth time through I've generally seen all of it, even if not during each runthrough.

Maybe he's reading the Cliff's Notes version? (For that matter, assuming that of many of our political figures would make things suddenly make sense...)

Thank you and I agree.

It would be nice if there was an easier way to replace those who dont live up to their oath.

Exactly!

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

I just read your linked post, I am amazed that I did not see this earlier.

If the Supreme Court does not feel they can pass judgement on the House and Senate then just who the h*ll can??? Sounds like those judges are neglegent of their duty to me.

Thanks for sharing this!

hahaha! Does the Constitution come in Cliff's Notes? If so that certainly does explain a LOT.

First, let me say that TownHall did NOT censore my post in any way.

The problem I had was a technical glitch with their posting program. I was able to link the house site but when I tried to link the senate site it would not do so. Could be operator error on my part, being new and all, but I think it was bugged on that session. When I get time I'll ask around and see if I was doing the link in the proper manner.

On your other point, THEY would like to think the Constitution is a living document, it is OUR job to make sure it is not.

Thanks!

I agree, we are the only ones who can hold them accountable. I hope more of us accept that challenge.

when they're spending most of their time with lobbyists. I wonder how accurate "The Distinguished Gentleman" really was. Good post. Stop by sometime.

Hey Bud, I did not mean to steal your topic. This came from my heart and was not a planned post. I will say, you and several others here at Town Hall probably focused my thinking more towards this topic, but I have felt this way about this issue for many years. It is nice to have found a place to vent my frustration among like minded people.

I'm looking forward to your Tuesday post!

Yes, my thoughts also. Shame on them for disregarding their oath and shame on us for letting them. Hopefully enough of us will wake up before it is too late.

Just as Brown said, "...spoken like a true legal scholar."

And they wonder why we scoff.

Thank you sir for sharing that with us. I no longer watch tv so I did not see that little piece on the Communist News Network.

"It does appear to be a problem, but you put lawyers to work and there are ways around it."

THAT is exactly what the problem is. Friggin legal weasles mucking around with MY Constitution.

Thanks, I'll head over to your place soon!

Lobbyists, lawyers, same dif huh? Bunch of weaslepigs feeding at the public trough.

Seems they ( leaders) don't take the oath seriously. They seem to be more about personal agenda's than truly taking their job seriously. The oath is a technicality.

It does seem like the oath is a technicality or just something to pretend to observe. I think we have seen that it really does not mean much to them at all.

And I do agree with Bobbie. It seems they are all in it for themselves and have forgotten about the American people. You know those folks who actually voted for them and put them in the office. So now they can run amuck with their greed and own agendas and whatever other fun stuff they like to do. Sell Senate seats, hang out with prostitutes, put money in their freezers, forget to pay taxes, get special favors, etc....

My point entirely.

The problem is we have let them get away with it without calling them to explain their actions. Americans have become entirely too complacent or are entirely ignorant (public educated mainly) on this issue.

Sad! Really sad.
Is there anyone in Congress to trust or who will not get themselves into a scandal. I am looking for names here.

That is a good question.

I do have one of my Representatives from here in Wa. that I trust....so far. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA. She was just re-elected after her freshman term and has not gotten into any trouble that I am aware of. We'll see.

One of the problems I see in all of our representatives, regardless of party, is towing the party line. I find it offensive when one of my representatives votes differently than their constituents beliefs just because they are following their party line. Grow a pair and vote your constituents beliefs!

Oh yeah, and if you don't know how your constituents feel on an issue ASK them! In this cyber age what does it take to send out a questionnaire? Congressional Aides can whip one up in a jiffy. If constituents want to be a part of the discussion they need to get online and do so.

Good points. This reminds me of the $700 billion bailout. Remember if we did not do this the world was going to end.

On the Senate floor was Senator Feinstein (CA). Now she gets up there and starts talking and babbling about the phones/emails that she has gotten against this bailout. It was about 80% against it. So, what does she do, "yes!" Get real. Vote for the people that helped get you there.

I am also tired of the "agendas" that these people have. Obama is kidding himself if he thinks that Pelosi does not have her own agenda. She re-wrote it after he won. The woman is so power hungry she has no clue what Americans want.

Glad you have a good person. Our Senators, Feinstein and Boxer need to be axed. Of course Feinstein is the lesser of two evils. Boxer is always running around "going green!"

I do not envy you. Pelosi, Feinstein, Boxer, Waters and Waxman are all rabid B*tches(Waxman intentionally included in that catagory!). I would not want them representing MY home state.

It is bad enough the west side of my state supported and keeps Murray and Cantwell in office. They at least show a modicum of decorum and civility.

Sigh, I guess I'll just keep stocking up on ammo for when all H*LL breaks loose.

Look at what else we have? Mayor Tony of Los Angeles, Mayor moron of San Fran Newsome, Gov Arnold and the list goes on and on. I try to forget Waters. We also have the Sanchez sisters. Yeah, we are sort of sad.

I think the ammo may be the way to go!

Article VI States the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land... all three Branches of Government are bound by an oath to support the Constitution…

U.S. Constitution: Article II
Section 4. Impeachment

The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

Article II Section 3 States the President “shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed”….

Impeachable offenses for the President would be from the Convention mal-practice or neglect of duty. (not up-holding the Constitution is neglect of duty)
Article III Section 1 States : "The judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior..

According to Find Law For Professionals

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/article02/1 8.html#f755

Judicial Impeachments have been established this century using the defined constitutional requirement of 'good behavior' and 'high crimes and misdemeanors' as a way to allow the removal of judges where their conduct is seriously in question without a specific criminal violation of statue...
(Not upholding the Constitution)
The II Amendment “the right to bear Arms” is a ‘fail-safe’ set in place for “We the People of the United States” to insure the security of a free state …when government no longer sees fit to support the Constitution.
….One ‘power’ the United States/3 branches of government were absolutely not given, is the power to ignore nor not act upon the oath taken to uphold the Constitution..We need to start protesting.

A campaign/Protest of 'SAVE THE CONSTITUTION' would be a catchy way to alert the stoned public, and our Military that all is not well in the US before they start building up Homeland Security Forces.

Thank you for stopping by and adding to our discussion.

I really liked your posts and think you might have a good idea with the campaign/protest. Any thing we can do to educate or inspire our citizens to action would be a huge help.

Apathy will be the death of our nation otherwise.

Genius! You have suggested a press agent's dream.

The U.S. Constitution...an endangered species. On every billboard in the world! There would be Bawney Fwank, Pelosi, Reid, assorted RINO's and government functionaries, past and present, all riding on a big red Hammer and Sickle Tractor.

There would be Fox Hotties all vulnerable and exposed and hog tied in the path of the behomoth machine.

Caption! BEASTLY PAIN AWAITS BRUTES WHO ASSAULT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL TREASURES...

On the chance that you consider this sexism, I apologize in advance. But you just gotta know how to wound these creeps.

My fingers don't mind too well at times.

Dean, Leahy, Durbin, many others in the last 50 years have released CIA files, DOD files, that exposed our guys in intel. Many Dems over the years have outed Justice Dept. files on pending investigations. Yet, on and on it went without any indictments. Sure, some were tossed off committees but then resurrected their careers as memories forgot the deeds. With the media aiding these Dem leakers over the decades, protection of our national security has been tried over and over. Free speech always raises its head when liberals spill the beans but when the Right uses it, oh the agony, the hate, the horror.

Events are going to unfold with or without Americans aware...But why make it easy for those that are taking this Country down...For all the party chasers that are clueless of what is about to unfold,have lots of fun gatherings centered on Roasting the Constitution.......Display smorgasbords of all the contributors that have participated in subverting the intent, or absolute denial of it's need to stay intact to be Free as a nation ...There has to be a way to make money doing this.. Have lots of gun vendors...Have Bilboards over Bars That say LAST CALL For Our Constitution around Military Installations and underneath websites that break-it down to them of what's happening...And give all the instances in the past where they have been burnt for following unconstitutional/unlawful orders in the past.

I hear you Bud.

Anyone caught leaking national security information to the press or exposing it to the public in any other manner, should be lined up and shot for treason on public television.

The First Amendment should NOT cover these sleeze bag, so called "journalists". There should not be such a thing as a "confidential informant" when it comes to the security of our country. If a journalist will not reveal his source then he should be treated just like he obtained the information first hand himself. Obtaining national security information when unauthorized to do so makes that person a spy, subject to said punishments.

You have a lot of great ideas. I hope more of us take the opportunity to use some of these tactics to kick a few complacent citizens to speak up more often. It IS a fight we are facing, whether or not the apathetic ostrich citizens want to admit it or not.

Thanks again for contributing to the discussion!

Hey, some think it doesn't means anything, and there IS something kinda screwy about it, but at this moment you are #6 on the TH top ten blogs.

Do I know how to pick 'em, or what!!

Congrats on your Top Ten slot. You do fit in very well here. Heck, you LEAD very well here.

Here's to you being a permanent Top Ten Blogger!

Glenn

Thanks guys, I'm honored and a bit shocked. I dont know how these blog things are rated but I've enjoyed the conversation we've all had.

I'm just jealous, that's all. ;-)

Bah, don't be, its gotta be a fluke...LOL

As long as we have fun and slay some libturds who cares!!

fun I can. 24/7.

Off Topic...

Thank you for making me aware that my link was not working. It seems to be working now.

Until Next Time,
Jennifer

You are entirely welcome.

I did not know if it was a problem on my end or code in your post. I enjoyed that video and wanted other people to be able to view it too. =)