"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Bill of Rights
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
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.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The American Way of Health
New TV commercial...
The scene, a typical American living room, curtains drawn, lights off, TV on. The kids, one by one, are pulled to the television with a power that reminds me of the movie Poltergeist, "They're here..." I understand this part, my grandson is like this, my nieces and nephews are like this, heck, I'm like this. TVs on and I'm a video zombie, "must watch TV, need more TV..."
Cut to the kitchen door, dad pops through to issue these saving words, "Hey kids, I've got Dunkin' Donuts!"
Well that fixes everything! Fill their little tummies up with sugar and overly processed wheat. And America wonders why we're fat.
Here's why we wonder why we're fat, we're too frickin full of crap food to have an intelligent thought. Bodies are moving but brains are not being feed, they're being numbed and dumbed. And don't forget the big cups of coffee for mom and dad. Breakfast should always include the sugar and caffeine food groups.
I guess the redeeming factor is these kids will probably all grow up to be bankers or automobile manufacturing management. I know I feel better.
Pass the doughnuts please!
The scene, a typical American living room, curtains drawn, lights off, TV on. The kids, one by one, are pulled to the television with a power that reminds me of the movie Poltergeist, "They're here..." I understand this part, my grandson is like this, my nieces and nephews are like this, heck, I'm like this. TVs on and I'm a video zombie, "must watch TV, need more TV..."
Cut to the kitchen door, dad pops through to issue these saving words, "Hey kids, I've got Dunkin' Donuts!"
Well that fixes everything! Fill their little tummies up with sugar and overly processed wheat. And America wonders why we're fat.
Here's why we wonder why we're fat, we're too frickin full of crap food to have an intelligent thought. Bodies are moving but brains are not being feed, they're being numbed and dumbed. And don't forget the big cups of coffee for mom and dad. Breakfast should always include the sugar and caffeine food groups.
I guess the redeeming factor is these kids will probably all grow up to be bankers or automobile manufacturing management. I know I feel better.
Pass the doughnuts please!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Federal Bailout
So. just for grins I thought I'd take a quick look at the Constitution. I was looking for the part that spelled out why and when the Federal government was supposed to lend a helping financial hand. I didn't see anything about helping dumb financial institutions making loans to people who can't afford the payments. I didn't see anything about helping poorly run and managed automobile businesses try to get back on their feet. I'm still looking for the part that says when there is a natural disaster the government is supposed to supply you with funds, a trailer, food and clothing. This is a sincere call for help. WHERE IS IT? I just don't see it.
1st Freedom of religion, speech, press, to petition, and to assemble
2nd The right to keep and bear arms
3rd No quartering of soldiers in private houses during times of peace or war
4th Interdiction of unreasonable Searches and seizures
5th Indictments; Due process; Self-incrimination;
Double jeopardy, and rules for Eminent Domain.
6th Right to a fair and speedy public trial, Notice of accusations,
Confronting one's accuser, Subpoenas, Right to counsel
7th Right to trial by jury in civil cases
8th No excessive bail & fines or cruel & unusual punishment
9th Unenumerated rights
10th Limits the power of the Federal government
11th Immunity of states from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state borders. Lays the foundation for sovereign immunity.
12th Revision of presidential election procedures
13th Abolition of slavery, except as punishment for a crime.
14th Citizenship, state due process, applies Bill of Rights to the states, revision to apportionment of Representatives, Denies public office to anyone who has rebelled against the United States
15th Suffrage no longer restricted by race
16th Allows federal income tax
17th Direct election to the United States Senate
18th Prohibition of alcohol
19th Women's suffrage
20th Term Commencement for congress (January 3) and president (January 20).
21st Repeal of Eighteenth Amendment; state and local prohibition permitted
22nd Limits the president to two terms
23rd Representation of Washington, D.C. in the Electoral College
24th Prohibition of the restriction of voting rights due to the non-payment of poll taxes
25th Presidential Succession
26th Voting age nationally established as age 18
27th Variance of congressional compensation
Nope, it's just NOT there!
1st Freedom of religion, speech, press, to petition, and to assemble
2nd The right to keep and bear arms
3rd No quartering of soldiers in private houses during times of peace or war
4th Interdiction of unreasonable Searches and seizures
5th Indictments; Due process; Self-incrimination;
Double jeopardy, and rules for Eminent Domain.
6th Right to a fair and speedy public trial, Notice of accusations,
Confronting one's accuser, Subpoenas, Right to counsel
7th Right to trial by jury in civil cases
8th No excessive bail & fines or cruel & unusual punishment
9th Unenumerated rights
10th Limits the power of the Federal government
11th Immunity of states from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state borders. Lays the foundation for sovereign immunity.
12th Revision of presidential election procedures
13th Abolition of slavery, except as punishment for a crime.
14th Citizenship, state due process, applies Bill of Rights to the states, revision to apportionment of Representatives, Denies public office to anyone who has rebelled against the United States
15th Suffrage no longer restricted by race
16th Allows federal income tax
17th Direct election to the United States Senate
18th Prohibition of alcohol
19th Women's suffrage
20th Term Commencement for congress (January 3) and president (January 20).
21st Repeal of Eighteenth Amendment; state and local prohibition permitted
22nd Limits the president to two terms
23rd Representation of Washington, D.C. in the Electoral College
24th Prohibition of the restriction of voting rights due to the non-payment of poll taxes
25th Presidential Succession
26th Voting age nationally established as age 18
27th Variance of congressional compensation
Nope, it's just NOT there!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
McCain disagrees with stimulus plans
Isn't it amazing how everyone has an opinion about the economy and any "Stimulus" plans that are in the works but nobody saw this mess coming? And yes I do know some people in the know did see it coming; but if that's the case then all that means is we're too foolish to have listened. And that just cannot be true.
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