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     Ferris_von_bueller |
WAKE UP CALL: TEXAS GOV. BACK RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SOVEREIGNTY Tue Apr 14 2009 08:44:54 ET AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.” Perry continued: "Millions of Texans are tired of Washington, DC trying to come down here to tell us how to run Texas." [VIDEO] A number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government’s constitutionally designated powers and impede the states’ right to govern themselves. HCR 50 affirms that Texas claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government. It also designates that all compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed. Developing... | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
I wonder how many people know what the 10th is. Not many I think. | ||
| Strokizator |
I you are a fan of the 10th amendment, then you'll love the 9th. "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." | ||
| Skinstains |
Can I get a ****-yeah ? | ||
| Firebolt32 |
I wonder how many people know what the 10th is. Not many I think. The Tenth Amendment (Amendment X) of the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, was ratified on December 15, 1791. The Tenth Amendment restates the Constitution's principle of Federalism by providing that powers not granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or the people. Wikipedia man...Never leave home without it. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
How's that saying go? DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS  Got a Texas state flag flying over my garage right now, really f***s up the neighbours!  | ||
| Darthane |
...careful, now. Stating that you think the government should actually pay attention to and adhere to pesky things like constitutional amendments (the 10th in particular) makes you a 'right-wing extremist' and a target for the DHS.  | ||
| Oldog |
About Bloody Time ! Washington Who do you work for ? WE THE PEOPLE!  time to clean up! O ne B ig A ss M istake A merica | ||
| Boltrider |
Good for Texas! I can only dream that Cali would do the same thing. | ||
| Swordsman |
"Can I get a ****-yeah ?" ****-yeah!!! ~SM} | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
I believe that this administration believes the US constitution is outdated and needs to be re-written. Im not being sarcastic or making this up. | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.vie w&pageId=79225 | ||
| Gunut75 |
One down......49 to go! I can only pray this gets into the nationwide media. Maybe I'll just move to Texas! | ||
| Ochoa0042 |
so what is he going to do? because the OP was vague, and what has federal done to propose these actions? | ||
| Darthane |
Good for Texas! I can only dream that Cali would do the same thing. Unfortunately for the rest of us, California seems to read the 10th Amendment as 'powers not granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the state of California.' ...c'mon, San Andreas, don't let me down! | ||
| Greenlantern |
...c'mon, San Andreas, don't let me down! Otisburg! Otisburg! Otisburg! It's a little bitty place. | ||
| Sayitaintso |
so what is he going to do? because the OP was vague, and what has federal done to propose these actions? Unless they can get their Senators and Representatives and those of a few of the other bigger states onboard.....it don't mean nothing. All politicians seem to sing a different song when they get to DC. Plus the lobbies would fight any changes like mad dogs...its so much easier for them to lobbie one place rather than 50. If anything relating to the 10th went before the Supreme court it would be the only time you'd see every major lobbist in the country agree on something. That said....go Texas, and lets join them Florida. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
and lets join them Florida. Think Charlie would go for that? | ||
| Hexangler |
And here I thought there was only one village idiot in Texas. Must be contagious. | ||
| Sayitaintso |
Think Charlie would go for that? Hell no, imo he's already got that DC mentality...but hope springs eternal and he's surprised me on other things so......... I could see SC and Lousianna joining in though | ||
| Hughlysses |
Hey, we (SC) started it the last time. This should be interesting. | ||
| Aeholton |
I wonder how many people know what the 10th is. Not many I think. The Tenth Amendment (Amendment X) of the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, was ratified on December 15, 1791. The Tenth Amendment restates the Constitution's principle of Federalism by providing that powers not granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or the people. Wikipedia man...Never leave home without it. Why paraphrase? "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Pocket Constitution of the United States....never leave home without it. | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
Maybe I'll just move to Texas! I was thinking the same thing. (Message edited by jumpinjewels on April 16, 2009) | ||
| Methed |
>Maybe I'll just move to Texas! >I was thinking the same thing. Ditto here. If South Dakota or Tennessee declare something similar, we're saying goodbye to Liberal Lakes for good... | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
You KNOW you want to come back to TN. Got you hooks in ya, didn't we?  The state who sent 32,000 volunteers down to defend Texas and the US will be right behind Texas. | ||
| Firebolt32 |
Why paraphrase? Copy and paste my friend... | ||
| Too_tall_ss |
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| Aeholton |
Why paraphrase? Copy and paste my friend... Then you copy and pasted a paraphrase.  (Message edited by aeholton on April 17, 2009) | ||
| Methed |
Yeah Ftty, gotta admit it'd be a pretty amazing place to live. East half reminds me of our North Shore, just without the lake, and the propensity for sub forty-below winters. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
all my ex's live in Texas.... the whole famdamily is still out texarkana and the ozarks. I spose I could manage a drawl to blend in | ||
| Dbird29 |
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| Ft_bstrd |
Texas is what the rest of the country used to be. Independent. Strong. Federalist minded. |
