Rick Perry has many ideas about how to change the American government’s founding document. From ending lifetime tenure for federal judges to completely scrapping two whole amendments, the Constitution would see a major overhaul if the Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate had his druthers.
Perry laid out these proposed innovations to the founding document in his book, Fed Up! Our Fight to Save America from Washington. He has occasionally mentioned them on the campaign trail. Several of his ideas fall within the realm of mainstream conservative thinking today, but, as you will see, there are also a few surprises.
1. Abolish lifetime tenure for federal judges by amending Article III, Section I of the Constitution.
The nation’s framers established a federal court system whereby judges with “good behavior” would be secure in their job for life. Perry believes that provision is ready for an overhaul.
“The Judges,” reads Article III, “both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.”
Perry makes it no secret that he believes the judges on the bench over the past century have acted beyond their constitutional bounds. The problem, Perry reasons, is that members of the judiciary are “unaccountable” to the people, and their lifetime tenure gives them free license to act however they want. In his book, the governor speaks highly of plans to limit their tenure and offers proposals about how to accomplish it.
“‘[W]e should take steps to restrict the unlimited power of the courts to rule over us with no accountability,” he writes in Fed Up! “There are a number of ideas about how to do this . . . . One such reform would be to institute term limits on what are now lifetime appointments for federal judges, particularly those on the Supreme Court or the circuit courts, which have so much power. One proposal, for example, would have judges roll off every two years based on seniority.”
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While I appreciate Rick Perry's stand in most everything I have seen so far to-date, we do not want to get rid of the good judges on the Supreme Court along with the bad ones, so the idea of imposing strict limits of this nature may turn out to be doing more harm than good and I therefore disagree with it. There ARE 3 branches to our government so it seems to me that the House and Senate OUGHT to be able to put the brakes on that one while permitting him to lead the country as President in every other good way should he get the nomination and win the election next year.
While I agree with your concern of losing good judges, I have to agree with Perry on overhauling the system. Especially with the judges that obummer put in there. There are a few Supreme Court Judges who have their own agenda and who have no business in that position. The United States has grown to the point where there has to be some overhaul. As long as it is for the good of our Nation.
Nice thought but, how has it worked so far with the judges. They have trampled on the people countless times. The people ought to have a say in the performance of these "untouchables". They have become so political they are a joke. Surely you took some thought to how the House and Senate have been able to "put the brakes on that one" lately. They are an incompetent, corrupt, collection of professional politicians.
I think his suggestion, and that's all it was because the man is thinking, was not getting rid of the good with the bad. But, examining the performance of judges, whether they legislate from the bench or abide by constitutional law has merit.
And, since there are the three branches of government to deal with such ideas, the President has limited powers in such instances.
I think, because Obama has got away with "bending" laws, with support of his corrupt DOJ, we are becoming overly sensitive to any ideas, from anyone, regarding examination of the present systems.
I don't know how you feel, but I would trust a Rick Perry in lieu of a Barack Obama.
Perry wants to do some re-write, the dems want to abolish it completely.
Gov Perry is in good company, Thomas Jefferson got rid of one half of all the judges that existed in America, during his years as President.
People didn't live so long back then. Maybe the founders thought they wouldn't serve so long.
You got that right. Obama doesn't even believe it is the law.
From my research, Perry says one thing while running for election and then, once elected, does the exact opposite. Let me add…my research is NOT from liberal websites…it's from conservatives sites and from folks who actually live in TX. I can't speak for the rest of you but, frankly, I'm tired of being lied to…by BOTH parties!
Ron2u…..hmmmmm…sounds like a Ron Paul supporter to me.
Not a bad thing…but a different sort of view.
One has to take this into consideration.
I think all who are running are really good people. We just have to hope to nominate the best one.
I frequent Conservative sites exclusively, and find that Conservatives tend to be thinkers. Whereas, the other side seems to regurgitate whatever leftist news media and talking heads present for the day
The anti-Perry forces are busy on the 'net trivializing and demonizing. They're aware that many of us won't buy into their propaganda, but they're also aware that some will. They're aiming for the "some will." Remember that before Perry it was Romney, Bachmann, and Palin who were the targets of opportunity! And they were bombarded!
If we criticize Obama, we do it from the aspect of his ineptitude, his reckless spending, how he's scoffed at the Constitution.
Can the Democrats do the same about present Republican candidates? Not truthfully.
They'll be on our websites with exaggerations and falsehoods.
I think it's best to do one's own research in more places than the internet. There are some good books out there, too.
"I think it's best to do one's own research in more places"
Excellent advice for someone who pretends to know something about "the other side" despite claiming to "frequent Conservative sites exclusively."
Yep, that's some deep thinking–especially considering that many of the Perry criticisms seem to be coming from conservatives who see him as a cross between flip-flopper Romney and George W. Bush. Some of us liberals, on the other hand, would be thrilled to see Perry get the nomination.
Perry is now assuming the would-be savior role that Fred Thompson did four years ago. And once conservatives–not liberals–know more about him, he'll probably be competing for the same TV gigs selling reverse mortgages.
For some of what conservatives don't like about Perry, see http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/14-reas… or http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/93902/rick-pe…
JAMES YOU & YOUR OBOTS ARE SO FULL OF IT! ODD THAT WE HAVE NEVER SEEN AMERICAN RON 2 U ON THIS SITE BEFORE? THIS ALL LOOKS LIKE A SET UP TO ME OR AS YOU ONLINE MISINFORMATION PEOPLE TEEING IT UP. SUCH A FAKE! DISGUSTING AS WELL.
STAN AMERICAN RON 2 U IS NOTHING MORE THAN A OBOT SETTING JAMES MCPHERSON UP.
That might come close to making sense if I were a Ron Paul supporter and IF I had actually responded to AmericansRon2U's comment–neither of which is the case. I know you have trouble tracking arguments, but my response–like yours–was to Stan.
JAMES SLOW ONE!
I NEVER STATED THAT YOU WERE RESPONDING TO AMREICANSRON2U.
DUH!
Show me ONE politician that does what he says he is going to do.
LARRY HE CAN'T! AMERICAN RON 2 U IS NOTHING MORE THAN ANOTHER OBOT SETTING UP JAMES MCPHERSON'S COMMENT.
That might come close to making sense if I were a Ron Paul supporter and IF I had actually responded to AmericansRon2U's comment–neither of which is the case. I know you have trouble tracking arguments, but my response was to Stan.
DUH! JAMES!
I NEVER STATED THAT YOU WERE RESPONDING TO AMERICANSRON2U.
HE WAS SIMPLY SETTING YOU UP FOR YOUR COMMENT.
WISE UP1
Gee, that's quite the setup. AmericansRon2U must be a genius to know exactly how Stan Lee would respond to him, and then how I would respond to Stan.
JAMES DO NOT BE SILLY! NO GO AHEAD! WE ARE USE TO YOU NOW.
GEE JAMES NO DOUBT YOU ARE THE CUT & PASTE QUEEN ON THIS SITE.
What did Perry represent while running for election that he completely reversed when elected?
Would you please inform about same, and what the issue was? (or issues were)
I mention "issues" because you indicated that you've been on various websites in which Conservatives made accusations. I'm supposing that these people knew facts I don't know.
And, was it one issue you've read about on the sites or a few? Perry has impressed me, but knowing more is a help, don't you agree?
Obviously your research material is not Texas based umless you are reading the Austin or Houston(liberal) papers. As a Texan ,I have dissagreed w/Perry on 2 policy moves,1.requirement for cancer vac's for juv. girls and 2.the trans Tx.tollroad. Other than those 2 he has steered Texas on a winning course for the last 11 years w/o raising taxes. In fact he reduced our property taxes and every year we have a sales tax free weekend to help families prepare for their childrens school needs.Don't drink the liberal kool aid befor checking the source!
Obama is reputed to be a Constitutional scholar, and must know that there are three distinct houses of Government, yet he ignores Congress by issuing Executive Orders, bypassing Congressional participation. His latest order, allows 300,000 illegal aliens to stay in the USA,and enter the work force, in competition.with hundreds of thousands out of work US citizens. Who does this man represent? The answer is obvious. What happened to the Federal Law of legal Immigration and what do we tell friends waiting in line for paperwork to come here? I don't recall hearing immigration law was repealed,or when it occurred. . Sanctuary Cities ,no longer have fear of reprisal for harboring illegals,our President solved that problem with a stroke of a pen, making America a Sanctuary Country.
The use of Executive Orders is hardly unique to Obama, of course, with George W. Bush setting the record for the most by any president (though Obama may well pass that record): http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executiv…
GOSH JAMES YOU SOUND LIKE OBAMA!
JUST BLAME EVERYTHING ON BUSH.
I blamed nothing on Bush–I simply pointed out that Obama was doing exactly the same as Bush and every other recent president had done.
JAMES YOU BASH BUSH EVERY OPPORTUNITY YOU GET SO TO DEFLECT OBAMA'S FAILURES.
Take a look at THE ACTS OF 1871 ??? CHANGES THE WHOLE BALLGAME OF PRIORITIES, WHERE / WHEN THE WORST OF ALL OF THIS BEGAN….EVEN PERRY!!!! THIS IS HOW / WHEN/ WHERE each administration GOT THEIR IDEAS TO IGNORE THE ORIGINAL CONSTITUTION.! WHY SHOULD THEY tell us? If kept their secret, they can continue rationalizing their wickedness. If all of AMERICA reads and understnad what took place that began our downfall, THE ADMINISTRATION WILL BE TOTALLY EXPOSED!!!
TAKE A LOOK, FOLKS, a GOODDD LOOK AT WHAT THE SELF-APPOINTED 'POWERS THAT BE" DID THAT HAS AFFECTED US EVER SINCE!!!! Perry may not yet know about it, but if he finds out, he just may change his priorities and TRY TO FIX IT AT LAST? H'ED CERTAINLY BE OUR
HERO OF THE TIMES, AND IT WOULD SAVE AMERICA TO GET IT CORRECTED! Don't just
glance, skim over it. Realize the implications of what the Banksters DID, with Ulessyes S. Grant's
help, THEN HOW THEY TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO ILLEGALLY EXPAND IT BEYOND IT'S INTENT, BECOMING DESPOTS!!!!!
From Texas, not a ron paul person but tea party conservative. Do not trust Perry at all. Only time he is for somthing is if he is running again. He is a crook.
WAKE UP, U2, HE'S RIGHT ON. NO ONE OF THE FOUNDERS EVER THOGHT THE CONSTITUTION WOULD BE SO SUBVERTED AS IT IS TODAY. AT THAT TIME, IT WAS A GOOD IDEA, NOW, HOWEVER, WITH THE SOCIALISTS AND MARXISTS TRYING TO DEGRADE THIS COUNTRY, IS SOMETHING THEY NEVER THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN. HOWEVER, IT IS , AND I'M WITH PERRY ALL THE WAY, INCLUDING TERM LIMITS FOR THE DUMBOS IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE.
I really like the idea of repealing the 16th amendment. This is also called for in the FairTax Bill, which would make our tax system easier and more transparent, and would stop all manipulation from lobbyists and Congress. I also really like the idea of having our Senators appointed by the State instead of direct elections, this would make them more responsible to their State and the people. Either that or limit them to 2 terms in office. As it is now, so many politicians go to Washington for reasons of power and greed and care nothing for this Nation.
This is the way Senators are supposed to be nominated – through the state legislature thereby making the voice of the locality far louder and our participation far more important – hear hear
Senator's were appointed by the state prior to the enactment (1900's) of the 17th ammendment which changed it to an election with a 6 year term.
Also from Texas (although not native-born) I have lived here 20 yrs and I agree with AmericansRon2U. But I also agree with Fred. I might be able to agree the Constitution MAY…(only MAY) need a re-write in this area, but Slick Rick is not the one to spearhead it. He should be kept as far away from elective office as possible.
Iam sorry to say that I don't believe anything a poltician say's anymore. on either party….What bothers me, once we start allowing them to toy around changing the Constitution, tweeking it here and there, before you know every new president that don't like something in it, will want to change it too, and before you know it all of our laws and values that have sustained us for years will be totally gone to suit only those in Govt….Personally, Im for leaving it alone. But I must admit the part about the judges limited terms does sound good.
I am with you Andi. I do believe some do need to go but don't mess with the constitution, its there for a very good reason. Perry i wouldn't trust with anything and yes i am from Texas. Bachman is good looking and all but just like Palin, does not know what she is talking about. Ron Paul has the best agenda out there. He doesn't sling mud and the media is scared of him, that's why they don't publicize him. This is not right, we need to know about ALL the candidates. And last but not least,Obama, he is one sorry person that can't even prove he is an American. He should be thrown under the jail for showing a dressed up birth certificate to try and fool the American public. He has done nothing but SPEND SPEND SPEND. You know i still hear the words that spewed from his America hating wife….You don't have to love a country to run it. That should have told the American public something right there. i am going to stop before my bp goes thru the roof. thank you for your time, from someone whom LOVES THIS GREAT COUNTRY
Obama, appointed a Tsar Named, Cass Sunstein, who is a master at tweaking , and you can be assured he is working hard, to find a way to tweak the US Constitution, or trash it. It is unfortunate that Politicians, have become so used to dirty politics, it has become a way of life. Oh, by the way, George Soros, is said to like Cass's wife's book,so much, he employed her.
There is no need for term limits for judges' tenure in the federal court system. Congress can limit appellate jurisdiction of the court or dissolve the entire court system if it sees fit. (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 9) Only the Supreme Court remains beyond the control of Congress.
The problem with the Supreme Court lies in the beliefs/values of the judges. We have a nation and its Constitution based upon Christianity. As the Founders admonished, it is reasonable, therefore, to put in positions of authority only those who profess a belief in Jesus Christ, but that would not be a test for the office. The Court is currently constituted of several members who, for all intents, are either pagans or hold no allegiance to the Saviour. That group is reactionary and activist and consistently refuses to address the Constitution as relevant to modern times.
So how about a constitutional amendment requiring a retention vote for all 9 SC justices every 4 years? This way if any of them make egregiously bad rulings, WE THE PEOPLE can throw the bums out (just like they did in Iowa).
RIGHT ON GOVERNOR… SO RIGHT PLUS TERM LIMITS FOT BOTH HOUSE AND A BALANCED BUDGET OR THE REP GOES HOME
Examination of Art.. III, Sec. I seems like a worthy idea to me. The words "good behavior" as they apply to judges may have been sufficient at a time when political ideologies were not stronger than belief in the Republic, but what about now?
I question even the qualifications of Obama's Supreme Court selections. They were selected just as the rest of his selections for Czars and advisors were, striclly form the "inside players" he knew, even with doubtful qualifications.
How does that stack up with the constitutional wordage "good behavior," and can this "good behavior" really be expected of them? Perhaps the Founding Fathers were in accord regarding the deep feelings of patriotism and the honor of being an honest, forthright, citizen, but what about now?
I don't think the Founding Fathers could even CONCEIVE of all the things that happened in the 60s and beyond — all that crap was WAY outside the Enlightenment paradigm which shaped their thinking, and also most other people's thinking at the time. (Enlightenment being the idea, rather naive in retrospect, that all people except for the clinically insane can use their power of reasoning and critical thinking, and will make decisions that benefit both themselves, their family and their nation.)
Big talk for a build-a-burger LOL! Say things people want to hear, and then do what you want when elected.
I like everything Rick Perry has so far come up with to turn this country around. If something that I do not like comes forth, I will not stand behind him.
So far..I am behind him 100%.
To all the Texans who love to say how many generations they have lived in Texas it makes me laugh.
SO WHAT. I do think people can decide for themselves once they learn about a candidate, what they like, or do not like. Your place of birth means nothing to me. This is about America. It is what one believes or does not believe that forms a persons opinion.
Have a good day.
Connie You seem not to understand the importance of the state of Texas – Texas did not have to become a state due to its size could have remained its own republic. Moreover, it was the state of Texas that has been so contributory during armed conflicts such as the Civil war and the Mexican American war – Texas is a crucial state and it bothers me that liberal ideas are creeping into this GREAT STATE through the like of Perry and others. Fort Hood should have never happened – The Airmen that are being indoctrinated in Islam in Lackland AFB – through the sob the hell out!
Hi Los,
My bother has been a physician at MD Anderson for over 30 years. I have made many trips there although live in NY.
I see nothing liberal about Rick Perry. Nothing.
I know quite a bit about the Civil War, I am a frequent visitor to Gettysburg and other battlegrounds on the East coast.
ALL states on this side of the country played a huge part in the Civil War. Texas is no greater than any of them. It also is not more crucial..size means nothing to me. We do appreciate your electoral vote though!
Indoctrinated in Islam? That is a religion. Perhaps you mean what the Muslims believe and how an airmen should handle being in their territory. To me Los…..that is smart.
Every state in this country is a GREAT state. This is America.
A friend
Now if you would like me to send you down Chuckie from New York……then you would see what a Liberal is
Los..
Sorry..that would be brother…not bother.
Connie — if you still think that Perry is on the Americans' side in the War on Terror, here's an article that conclusively proves that he has in fact been promoting STEALTH JIHAD for many years: http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Perry-Muslims-…. Read it and weep…
I don't even know if Rick Perry knows that the Muslim god is not the same god as the God of the Bible. Allah was just one of 360 pagan gods worshipped before they god rid of their other gods and kept only Allah whom they would like for us to believe is the same god as our God of the Bible but who is not. Allah expects them to kill infadels, those who do not believe in Islam and Allah and the Koran (sp?). I heard Perry was a Methodist which is a far cry from an Evangelical Christian.
Los has apparently not been a Texan very long or has been drinking liberal koolaid.Prior to 1965 Texas was predominately democrat.It is not however the same democrat party of old and many like Reagan and Perry have abandoned them as they changed their agendas. Texan's have increasingly embraced the conservative viewpoint over the last forty years and we have not elected a democrat gov. since Ann Richards (80-84).
I've been Texas all my life, and when I learned of Perry's intention to build the trans-Texas
Corridor (but keeping it virtually secret) which would be owned by China and allow foreigners to enter our country via this highway in Mexico and go all the way to Canada, etc., and his willingness to sell out Texas this way as well as be a part of who knows what, i.e. eminent domain, etc. Also, he pushed for the dangerous drug to be mandated to our young daughters. I don't trust him. He's a "politician" it appears more than he is a conservative leader. His self interests could come first I think.
According to Constitutional Scholar David Barton, Federal judges were never intended to serve for life. Several were also recalled for not doing their job. And that was when life expectancy was much less. That is even more reason to not have judges serve for life today. Too many times, judges attempt to legislate from the bench rather than interpret laws according to the Constitution!
You are ENTIRELY CORRECT in the fact that David Barton (a true american christian patriot) has stated and proved this constitutional FACT!!!!! The problem lies within the people of our country!! WE have been lied to by every self serving career politician for many many decades. We the people, have been used and abused, we the people have been infiltrated by a progressive communist movement with the nucleus starting with john dewey in 1933 when he imported the communist scholars from the frankfurt school in germany that hitler was throwing out and implemented them all into our education system and the media!!!!! History has PROVEN that Joe Mccarthy was right!!! along with this the globalist right has their agenda for ameica and the world as well!!! the bible is very plain as to where america ends up!!!!!!
dark forces are working and the world is NOW seeing the first stages of the devastating affects that will happen!! "no one will be able to buy or sell lest they have the mark of the beast" the beast being a world wide govt system where ALL the financial aspects of this world is consumed into ONE financial govt power and its not america!!!!! america will fall along with britain and the other english speaking nations of the world!!! america and britain will be taken captive economically and then nationally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We the people have put into power these miscreants its our own fault and now no matter what we the people do it may be to late to turn back the tide!! We MUST repent as a nation of our national sins against the GOD of the bible, our creator, IF we do that we can be saved if not its over!!!!!!!!!! what i just wrote is ALL thru GODS word about the fate of the israelite nations in the end time and the judgemnet GOD is and will do to them (US) if they do not repent!!!!!!
but the bible is also clear that we will not repent!!!!!!!! God judges nations by the leaders it puts into power!! Just as the first israelites wanted to replace GOD as their leader and get a human king like the other nations, GOD responded and let them and from then on everything went down hill!!!!! It is truly the "time of the end" the end of mans rule of this earth driven by satan!!! go to http://www.rcg.org and get an education you will not believe!!!!! as you and I have been blinded by satan for 6,000 years!!!! the gig is up!!!!!!!!!! I know I am just another bible thumper, believe me, I came from the streets, I am street wise in every way, but, the proof of the bible has been given and my eyes are open. I pray that whoever reads this has a curiosity and delves into the info I have given you!! IF your called to understand YOU WILL!!
ONE MORE THING: as you are witnessing around the world, there is mass chaos that reaches into ALL the nations and the leaders of all nations about the economic situtation of the world and what to do about it!!!!! NO ONE has the solution, that to is prophecied within the pages of the only hope there is (the bible)!!! when the final hammer falls the only nation left standing will be a german led 10 nation power that will control the world economically and militarily!!! this beast will annihilate the iran led nations of the middleeast!
"Constitutional Scholar David Barton"
Really? So almost anyone here might be considered a "constitutional scholar," since many probably have the same historical training (a bachelor's degree) that he does.
For some of what real Christian scholars think of Barton see http://www.bjconline.org/index.php?option=com_con… or http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/chri…
JAMES WHY DO YOU FIND IT SO INVIGORATING TO ATTACK CHRISTIANITY IN GENERAL? CAN IT BE YOUR COMMUNIST & LIBERAL PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATIC BELIEFS INFLUENCE YOU ON THIS SUBJECT?
Huh? I was citing Christians in making my point. Though I'm sure you didn't bother to read it closely enough to notice, I'm sure everyone else here got it.
NO JAMES! YOU ATTACK CHRISTIANS & CHRISTIANITY AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY THAT YOU GET.
Yeah, sure. I'm a Christian who teaches at a Christian university, and I specifically cited two articles written by Christians (who, unlike Barton, really are scholars). Your comment makes no sense, aas usual.
Why do we have to be reminded not to listen to what politicians say. Look at their voting record. That tells the story. How many politicians say one thing and do another. And that's on both sides of the aisle. LOOK AT THEIR VOTING RECORD. End of story.
You are so right!
It is as easy as that. Their voting records are right online for all to see.
Good post barbiebuns!
At least make them retire at a certain age. Older people do lose a lot of judgment and they are not as sharp as they used to be with age.
Good start! BUT…..we need ENGLISH as our official Language, and BORDERS CLOSED, and ALL ILLEGALS sent home. No more benefits to Illegals, then you get my vote !!!!
So I guess Perry won't be getting your vote: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM…
Listen – I do not see why it is so difficult to act in accordance with existing laws. If Perry says illegals help his Texas economy then this economic growth is artificial because – First we DO NOT NEED illegal workers! HIgh Schoolers and City College kids used to be the ones willing to take entry level job positions – Now illegals shut them out. Second, if an illegal is present in our country they have ALREADY VIOLATED our existing immigration laws (are you listening OBAMA and PERRY?) they have violated the fundamental entering into the country at an OTHER THAN OFFICIAL ENTRY POINT and that is a violation requiring deportation plus a five thousand dollar fine! We do not need assholes like Perry and Obama trying to legitimize those who act illegally!
Our borders must be sealed and no other nation on the planet has porous borders save the USA and this is to eventually give every illegal a Democrat Party Card – HELL NO!! Perry might have a good suggestion regarding Federal Judges but others have suggested the same thing decades ago _- I for one cannot trust this man! NO obama, Perry, Romney, Reid, Pelosi, Schumer, Bloomberg, and other idiot governors who are selling out their states natural resources the Chinese!! WE ARE A SOVEREIGN NATION and a Republic – Reject all Commies socialists and progressives!
NOT NECESSARILY JAMES! I DID NOT LIKE JOHN McCAIN IN 2008 BUT I VOTED FOR HIM OTHER THAN FOR THAT FAKE OBAMA.
Gov. Perry is right! No one should have a "life" appointment to anything especially federal judges who too often have made us victims of their personal agendas with no recourse on our part. Plus there is the chance that an "incompetent" president like Obama will have an opportunity to fill the Supreme Court with fellow Marxists who will dictate even more horrors upon the American people until we are all enslaved as is the goal of elected Progressives aka Communists.
I’m all for copying the Constitution and add clarity to the parts that courts have dimed unclear or not mentioned or require knowledge of history to apply the meaning. Examples: Life begins at conception; Define citizenship and only citizens have the right to equal protection under our laws.
Ten million, 20 million, 30 million, 40 million… Hello Sharia flag, for English please press 2!
http://www.reformdc.com
P.S. Did you vote this week at “you cut”? http://majorityleader.gov/YouCut/
Those aren't really bad ideas . . . Would you rather have it Obama's way?
Hell NO!! Obama has to go! We need a President, who loves this country as our leader , not one who restricts its freedoms.
retard
I agree with Mr. Perry. Who dictates what is considered "good behavior"—the liberals on the far left, the moderates, or the right wing conservatives? The judges in recent years have decided that their job is to legislate from the bench….and they do so with a green light from congress. It's a shame that our leaders have become so corrupt.
I think that there are a few of the newer amendments that need to be repealed, but I am not for re-writing the Constitution.
Might be a good idea IF he could get rid of kagan and sotomayor
Trial Lawyers have formed a CPAC to try and ruin Perry's chances of winning.
They are very powerful.
If anyone running needs us all to stand behind them..it is HIM.
Perry is right…their power must be stopped and they are part of what is ruining America.
The man has guts and he has spunk.
I like guts and spunk!
Just end the entitlement mentality, votes for pork cycle of dependency and this country could be back on its feet in 10 years. In the meantime, somebody is going to have to learn how to make something that can make our currency worth something. Hard work plus high-standard American products minus the punitive force of a runaway government might do the trick. Judges ? Eight years max with no pension, let them work for their beloved country out of the goodness of their pea-pickin' hearts.
"entitlement mentality"
Interesting name you've chosen for yourself, considering that the original Thomas Paine supported welfare and very large inheritance taxes.
JAMES DID IT EVER DAWN ON YOU THAT HIS REAL NAME JUST MIGHT BE THOMAS PAINE?
I AGREE THE ORIGINAL THOMAS PAINE WAS A SOCIALIST JERK !
JAMES JUST POSSIBLY THOMAS PAINE IS THOMAS PAINE!
THE ORIGINAL THOMAS PAINE THAT YOU ENDEAR SO IS NOTHING MORE THAN THE SAME AS YOU! A COMMUNIST, LIBERAL , PROGRESSIVE WHO THINKS THAT THE SUCCESSFUL ELECTORATE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF SOCIETIES FAILURES & LOSERS WHOMOSTLY WILL NOT WORK..
I AS AN AMERICAN DO NOT LIKE TO FOOL WITH THE CONSTITUTION. RICK PERRY I THINK WILL JUMP TO WHAT EVER HE FEELS WILL GET HIM ELECTED. THE ONLY PART OF THE CONSTITUTION I WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGED IS BIRTH RIGHT FOR ILLEGALS. SEND THEM ALL BACK ALONG WITH THE ILLEGAL, LIAR, SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD. MOST PEOPLE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WANT TO DO AWAY WITH THE CONSTITUTION. LOOK AT THE BLACK CONGRESSWOMEN WHO ADMITTED TO SOCIALISM ON YOUTUBE. DONT FOOL WITH OUR FREEDOMS AND DEMOCRACY (REPUBLIC). OPPOSE ALL WHO WANT TO CHANGE IT. LET THE STATES DEFINE WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO WITH ILLEGALS BUT SEND THEM TO PRISON OR BACK. NO AMENESTY, NO PUBLIC EDUCATION, NO MEDICAL, NO SOCIAL SECURITY. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO COMMON SENSE IN THIS COUNTRY. THE DEMOCRATS THE PARTY OF THE DEVIL TOOK AND OFFERED SOME OF YOU TO SELL YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVILS. AMEN
Any politician that suggests that the constitution is the source of our problems and therefore it needs to be changed is presumptive and dangerous. We need to embrace the constituion as it is written. Our problems all stem from the fact that we have strayed from the constitution. Look at all our problems.. deficits, entitlements, taxes, wars…none of this is allowed by the constitution. We need to get back to the constitution. Ron Paul is the only politician that understands this simple truth deep in his heart.
and hes a racist don't forget that.
IMO this problem isn't one of them and even some of the Founders lamented the unbridled power of the SCOTUS! Our Forefathers had the wisdom & humility to give future generations the opportunity to amend the Constitution (they did it themselves) recognizing that as great as their work was, it may not have been perfect! This is no small responsibility. Amending the Constitution is difficult – as it should be! We need to be very cautious about this and extremely certain by a broad consensus that the changes are needed and are proper! IMO the people who want to scrap it altogether are the most dangerous!!
Victoria , As Justice Scalia mentioned a short time back , there are four branches of Government ! "And the most important is the people" , that 4th branch .
That is why there are County's changing the politics at the grassroots level . How did we form this nation ? Assembly's ! They are a Constitutional group that works in your County , non partisan and powerful . How's that National thing working for ya ? It isn't and the Tea Party can attest to that in the debt limit and balanced budget boondoggle .
But many believe that is our only avenue .
As to Perry , I'm interested but not sold . There's a way to go and I want to hear more . Ron Paul worries everyone in DC and so I'm not discounting him at all . He is one who would change politics as usual and go back to the Constitution that was set aside in 1931 . We are ruled by executive order which is a dictatorship , plain and simple circumventing both houses .
Check out the facts because every state in the union is and 31 Country's are doing it through our Assembly websites . http://www.republicassembly.com and http://stevenscountyassembly.com . The latter is for our county so don't log onto it but can be viewed without doing so . With the first check out history time line to get started . Enjoy and learn as it's getting late to play the game of politics .
Globalist Perry wants a constitutional convention, which would become a disaster, since Obama already has drafted his version of our new Constitution. Don't fall for any of the BS presented by the globalist GOP candidates. As far as the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments are concerned, they were never duly ratified by the requisite number of states (this has been researched and proved), but the Congress merely declared them ratified to accommodate the unconstitutional Federal Reserve, which was set up to systematically rape and rob the citizens of the U.S. They have done an expert job of this, as you will learn when our economy and currency collapse, and you are rendered homeless, destitute and starving. Ah, yes, the laurels of FASCISM. Thank you, Mr. USURPER.
No person should ever be tenured for life, whether it is in the private sector or the public sector. After
awhile they begin to act as if they can do no wrong and it gives them a sense of absolute power which
corrupts such people and sets in motion the destruction of our society and our country.
Perry the Bilderberger is just saying what people want to hear, that's all!
Vote Peace, Prosperity and Liberty, vote Ron Paul 2012!!
Everyone has an idea of how to reform this country. Nothing will work…except.. that we humble ouselves and ask The Lord Jesus to forgive us and heal our lands.. that will never happen, we've let the godless take over…"Even so, come Lord."
I agree with Perry on most of his ideas as to how to correct many of our errors that have come about with our country becoming socialistic, atheistic and government controlling our entire lives- before birth to death. Replacing our tax system with a purchase system, FAIR tax, etc. would change lots of reasons the incompetents get into office. They are bought by the people who have their hands in the till. Term limits are a must for all courts, officials. I only question his proposals, so far, on the state legislators appointing senators. BUT maybe they couldn't do any worse than what we are getting with public voting. We would just have to be sure our state legislators were competent. EPA & IRS gone= HEAVEN on earth.
I don't agree that we need to limit the tenure of judges, but we certainly DO NEED to check the morality and judgement of those who appoint and confirm them. The bench is not about legislating, it is about interpreting the law as written, by good, wise, and moral men and women. What we have now, is a system that attempts to appoint radicals or common sense people, based upon who is currently in power. This can be corrected ONLY when the people, the true source of logic and common sense, i.e., power, start using logic and common sense. As Plato so eloquently stated: be involved in politics or be ruled (or judged) by your inferiors. When Americans decide to act as rational human beings, who understand the principles this nation was founded upon, and therefore act in line with the intent of these principles, things will work again. There are priorities: God, family, and country. Observe these more closely and we will save America and the hope of the world also.
judges with “good behavior” would be secure in their job for life.
If they are not following the constitution they are not serving with good behavior and should be removed.
I still think re-confirmation is a better route, not just getting new blood. You want senior wizened people on the Supreme Court. You just want to get rid of the renegades! Re-confirmation is based on performance and not rhetoric. The whole idea is to reduce as much as possible manipulation of the court by special interests and a vote BY THE PEOPLE is in my opinion the best way to do that (yes the media can impact the vote with biased reporting, but let's hope the drudging the American people received by electing Obama will be a lesson well remembered.)
Hey Perry//obama you are both one in the SAME.