tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post927634437169998547..comments2023-09-11T02:30:21.736-07:00Comments on Just a Man with his Thoughts: Grandpa's Amendments cont.The Griperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-42131658586223973832008-07-04T18:28:00.000-07:002008-07-04T18:28:00.000-07:00In regard to your answer to my comment... LOL!In regard to your answer to my comment... LOL!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-235860293157614662008-07-04T00:18:00.000-07:002008-07-04T00:18:00.000-07:00glad you enjoyed it karen it was a fun write tooglad you enjoyed it karen it was a fun write tooThe Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-91622136150316585362008-07-03T12:14:00.000-07:002008-07-03T12:14:00.000-07:00HAHAHA! Excellent, Griper, and oh so true.HAHAHA! Excellent, Griper, and oh so true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-90523106377924054322008-07-01T19:30:00.000-07:002008-07-01T19:30:00.000-07:00lista,"I wonder why they didn't go farther with th...lista,<BR/>"I wonder why they didn't go farther with the idea than they did."<BR/><BR/>if you are meaning separating from the whole state and becoming a separate state there is a problem. the Constitution will not allow it. read article IV secton 3.The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-48387269593676605632008-07-01T18:47:00.000-07:002008-07-01T18:47:00.000-07:00If people would all migrate to states which have l...If people would all migrate to states which have like minded people in them, than perhaps more or our interests would be represented, yet as it is now, there are people with quite diverse opinions in every state and if you are not in agreement with the majority in that state than your interests are not going to be honored.<BR/><BR/>The first time that I heard the term "North State", though, I Listahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590249616509349170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-16751340322238023752008-07-01T14:15:00.000-07:002008-07-01T14:15:00.000-07:00lista,"I never realized to what extent the "minori...lista,<BR/>"I never realized to what extent the "minority" is often left without representation until we moved to the "North State". That is what those of us in Northern California call ourselves."<BR/><BR/>the minority are being represented. they just are not being represented in a manner that they'd like. that is why they call it a "majority rules" form of government. but i'll admit that your The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-9061021976802327172008-07-01T09:58:00.000-07:002008-07-01T09:58:00.000-07:00I never realized to what extent the "minority" is ...I never realized to what extent the "minority" is often left without representation until we moved to the "North State". That is what those of us in Northern California call ourselves.<BR/><BR/>I've always felt out voted as a conservative individual in a liberal state, yet now that I live in the North State, I have realized that entire counties are out voted by those in the cities and this Listahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590249616509349170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-56046736495485428412008-07-01T09:20:00.000-07:002008-07-01T09:20:00.000-07:00lista,"It's frustrating too, to realize that perha...lista,<BR/>"It's frustrating too, to realize that perhaps as many as 49% of the people in each state can be left without representation in the congress. This fact bothers me at times."<BR/><BR/>i don't understand you here. how are not the minority represented in a democratic process? the representative voted into office represents the totality of his district. and this is another reason for The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-45454856406128350592008-07-01T08:12:00.000-07:002008-07-01T08:12:00.000-07:00I do understand what you're saying, Griper, it's j...I do understand what you're saying, Griper, it's just that it is so frustrating to find political leaders that appear to have lost touch with the people, for the Government is supposed to be "of the people, by the people and for the people" and sometimes it seems like our leaders have forgotten that.<BR/><BR/>It's frustrating too, to realize that perhaps as many as 49% of the people in each stateListahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590249616509349170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-29559136420797520342008-06-30T21:37:00.000-07:002008-06-30T21:37:00.000-07:00lista,yes i do focus on the Constitution. it is th...lista,<BR/>yes i do focus on the Constitution. it is the Constitution that determines where power lies on any issue not the will of the people, whether that power lie in the hands of the federal government, state government or in the hands of the people. <BR/><BR/>and representatives act upon the will of the people because the people choose by vote the man that they think closely follows their The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-80199734319598632842008-06-30T20:36:00.000-07:002008-06-30T20:36:00.000-07:00Hi Griper,To be honest with you, I've been feeling...Hi Griper,<BR/>To be honest with you, I've been feeling a little confused about some of what you write because there appears to be an emphasis on the constitution and the established law, as well as leaders making decisions and "voting their conscience", more so than focusing on the will of the people, yet I do think that leaders should pay attention to the will of the people and to popularity Listahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590249616509349170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-66698250910210383482008-06-29T23:24:00.000-07:002008-06-29T23:24:00.000-07:00yes,gayle, and that set a dangerous precedent for ...yes,gayle, and that set a dangerous precedent for future impeachments also on my opinion. <BR/><BR/>and i didn't leave the republicans out either. i think religion had a lot to do in this years nominations too.<BR/><BR/>but, overall, you know me, gayle, always happy to help out in the cause of socialism.The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-80571949135949542542008-06-29T15:52:00.000-07:002008-06-29T15:52:00.000-07:00And a great piece of political satire it is, Gripe...And a great piece of political satire it is, Griper, although it's not entirely satire, unfortunately. :( For instance, an you know because that's why you wrote it, Clinton committed perjury and it was no big deal. This revised constitution would indeed make the Democrats so hysterically happy! *sigh*Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540710405153666843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-77075644173102741192008-06-27T10:08:00.000-07:002008-06-27T10:08:00.000-07:00i hope, tweety, that you don't think this is how h...i hope, tweety, that you don't think this is how he would have it written. it is satirical.The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-8166629942054451892008-06-27T08:08:00.000-07:002008-06-27T08:08:00.000-07:00Sorry Griper missed this yesterday when reading th...Sorry Griper missed this yesterday when reading the top set. Your grandfather was an amazing man then..tweetey30https://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-44016848680941934942008-06-26T09:01:00.000-07:002008-06-26T09:01:00.000-07:00we don't need to force Congress to let us hold a C...we don't need to force Congress to let us hold a Constitutional Convention. All that is necessary is that 2/3 of the states apply for it. it isn't Congress that needs prodding but the States.The Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19510439.post-38229385728612749542008-06-26T03:52:00.000-07:002008-06-26T03:52:00.000-07:00To get needed reforms through constitutional amend...To get needed reforms through constitutional amendments (not by Supreme Court decisions) we must force Congress to obey the Constitution and let the nation use for the first time what the Founders gave us the option for: an Article V convention of state delegates to conside proposals for amendments. Learn the facts at www.foavc.org and become a member.statusquobusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952233295200791918noreply@blogger.com