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Category Archives: Constitution
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE LEGAL STANDING IN COURT?
In response to this post, JUDGE’S RULING BLOCKS INDEFINITE MILITARY DETENTION, I got this comment from Greg L. What Greg L believes is that the case will be thrown out on appeal. He thinks that the plaintiffs lacks the legal standing … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Laws
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JUDGE’S RULING BLOCKS INDEFINITE MILITARY DETENTION
Here are several news stories on a judge’s ruling. Judge Blocks Portion of NDAA at truthdig.com Military Detention Law Blocked by New York Judge at Bloomberg Federal court enjoins NDAA at Salon.com It seems that at least some of our … Continue reading
WHEN VIRTUE DOES NOT MATTER
I found the figure above at MMM’s Miscellaneous Miscellanea at this post, Virtue and American Law. Who was David Starr Jordan? He was a political activist that I suppose did more good than harm. Although I don’t know how much … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Constitution, unraveling
APOPLECTIC LEFT
What follows is a very interesting email from Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli. Apoplectic Left April 2, 2012 Dear Fellow Virginians, There are many things that I would like to address regarding the health care case. Today, I’ll address two unrelated … Continue reading
Attention: Calling Our Nation
Reblogged from altruistico: Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth . . . You are the light of the world . . . Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, religion
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DELEGATE SCOTT LINGAMFELTER ON AMERICA’S PROGRESS DEEP INTO A HUGE HOLE
In the following, Delegate Scott Lingamfelter offers a broad assessment of what is at stake in the 2012 elections. Obama’s Shovel Ready America With all that is going on in the current Session of the Virginia General Assembly, now keenly focused … Continue reading
DEBATING THE ETHICAL FOUNDATION OF GOVERNMENT
Tony comments fairly frequently here. Why? Well, I suspect the fact he is my brother has something to do with it. As it happens, Tony and I do not agree about either religion or politics. Therefore, Tony generally takes issue … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Culture War, religion
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Coming to a school near you: the lunch police
Reblogged from bluebird of bitterness: By now you’ve probably heard about the North Carolina preschooler whose lunch was confiscated when government officials determined that it wasn’t up to the USDA’s standards for nutrition. If you’re like most people, your first … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, schools
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