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98. Your standard for what would constitute a crisis is pretty low

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Thu Apr 4, 2013, 11:16 AM

Apr 2013

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This is political theater (and bad political theater at that), not a crisis.

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OMG - North Carolina GOP Doesn't Think Constitution Applies to THEM??? [View all] IdaBriggs Apr 2013 OP

i just read this rdking647 Apr 2013 #1

Perhaps the Feds can go arrest them for treason? IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #2

Not under the Constitution they can't onenote Apr 2013 #38

Thank you!!! Seeking Serenity Apr 2013 #41

If I recall correctly, none of the legislatures who voted to leave IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #72

+1000. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #78

And perhaps itself be treasonous. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #86

Actually, considering a similar act started the civil war, it could be considered an act of war. Sirveri Apr 2013 #96

There's a difference between seceding and claiming that a state has authority onenote Apr 2013 #97

Well yeah, but prior to this the south passed nullification laws, Sirveri Apr 2013 #100

agreed riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #61

Oh my God. There's that ugly sovereign rule concept resurface. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #3

What are you talking about with your project? IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #5

Sovereign Rule was behind all the whack legal reasoning that took place in my Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #15

The right wing nut jobs can see the writing in the wall. JoePhilly Apr 2013 #4

Pick and choose what portions of the Constitution, and women lose the right to vote/slavery is ok IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #7

YUP, they are desperate to hold power ... and they would toss out the JoePhilly Apr 2013 #9

yep cherry-picking again.. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #59

^== This. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #82

In fairness, the gov't seems to cherry pick successfuly dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #83

Yep, they've already exerted some Ilsa Apr 2013 #81

Cafeteria Constitutionalists... n/t backscatter712 Apr 2013 #88

Interesting - I don't know how far it will go el_bryanto Apr 2013 #6

I want it to go somewhere: JAIL. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #8

You want to put legislators in jail for proposing legislation? el_bryanto Apr 2013 #10

"Does Not Recognize Federal Court Rulings" & Constitution Does Not Apply to NC -- IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #16

That's an extreme reaction el_bryanto Apr 2013 #25

Gary Freeze (from the article you found): "the verge of being neo-secessionist." IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #28

Do you think the members of any county commission who begins their meeting with prayer el_bryanto Apr 2013 #29

I think anyone who tries to say the CONSTITUTION DOESN'T APPLY deserves jail. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #31

I think i will defend the constitution and the rule of law against anybody el_bryanto Apr 2013 #32

Call them. I admit my "threats" to tar and feather are impossible IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #35

Defending the constitution by violating it. Now that's a bad idea. onenote Apr 2013 #39

I notice that you are actually supporting the NC kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #69

That's an outright lie. You should be ashamed. el_bryanto Apr 2013 #76

To be fair, he is "understanding" that they want to break the law. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #84

The point is not that the bill will go nowhere-it should never have been introduced. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #11

I'm not disagreeing with you el_bryanto Apr 2013 #14

If they want to pray before a meeting they should do it the way Jesus tells you to. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #17

Well, then you are ignorant, too. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #20

I'm not saying I agree with them; I'm saying I can see where they are coming from el_bryanto Apr 2013 #24

Pray outside with the smokers. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #22

good idea riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #64

K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #80

True, but the legislators need a big Slap-Down Ilsa Apr 2013 #85

It isn't "interesting" in the least, FGS. It is disgusting. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #18

Some things are both disgusting and interesting nt el_bryanto Apr 2013 #21

Time for NC to leave the US of A.. pangaia Apr 2013 #12

I'm sure we can come to some compromise magellan Apr 2013 #13

I think it says "Congress shall make no law..." Ligyron Apr 2013 #19

I am livid (but appreciate the "pigs fly" reference). IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #23

Though there are those that will deny it.. 99Forever Apr 2013 #26

No doubt these are loonies but they aren't traitors and it would be unconstitutional to arrest them onenote Apr 2013 #44

Have they actually read the Constitution? angrychair Apr 2013 #27

Article II: Sec. 12 of the North Carolina State Constitution IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #30

The oath is actually in the US Constitution, too. longship Apr 2013 #70

It's kinda a thing with them. Kber Apr 2013 #33

Oh yeah, we're playing keep up with the crazies Flo Mingo Apr 2013 #34

Then I would send their senators and reps back to NC warrior1 Apr 2013 #36

It's bullshit, and will not be passed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #37

The second post is the "how to contact" information. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #40

Stupid bills are introduced in State Legislatures every day. MineralMan Apr 2013 #43

Because (she explains patiently) when your opponent says something stupid -- IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #45

Well, when you contact that Governor, MineralMan Apr 2013 #46

I am pissed at the moment. Then again, I have to keep fighting for my daughter's right IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #48

OK, Ida. Please Proceed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #50

I would appreciate your help with it. IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #52

Let me know when this gets out of committee, if it MineralMan Apr 2013 #53

You do realize these guys will be using this to bolster their re-election campaign, right? IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #54

Here's the deal: I don't live in North Carolina. MineralMan Apr 2013 #55

It's been FORTY YEARS since Roe v.Wade was decided. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #73

FORTY years is *not* making me feel better about that! Lol! IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #74

Yes! We still have to fight the same battles over and over!! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #75

+a really big number onenote Apr 2013 #42

They don't realize there in an incorporation doctrine treestar Apr 2013 #47

Give it to them. nt IdaBriggs Apr 2013 #49

Somehow I don't think it's Islam jmowreader Apr 2013 #92

That admiralty flag stuff astonishes me treestar Apr 2013 #93

I hadn't heard the last one and I should have. jmowreader Apr 2013 #94

Oh my treestar Apr 2013 #95

Not all that surprising... Captain Stern Apr 2013 #51

Please pass it! hootinholler Apr 2013 #56

TALIBANUSA !!! Sheepshank Apr 2013 #57

What in the hell is going on in my home state? MynameisBlarney Apr 2013 #58

So states can also enact legislation that nullifies the 2nd amendment, right? reflection Apr 2013 #60

NOT "North Carolina" but a few idiot GOP state legislators in NC. Lex Apr 2013 #62

What does an official state religion even mean? Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #63

Doesn't the first amendment EC Apr 2013 #65

You know what would be awesome? gcomeau Apr 2013 #66

Constitutional / Historical Scholars. Socal31 Apr 2013 #67

Actionable Treason is reserved for 'Liberals', SamReynolds Apr 2013 #68

Actionable treason is reserved for this: onenote Apr 2013 #89

The first part (as I understand it), is correct, Volaris Apr 2013 #71

Yep, they want a theocratic state. That, can then go along with the dystopia republicans lust for. RKP5637 Apr 2013 #77

I would like Asheville to declare independence from North Carolina young_at_heart Apr 2013 #79

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #87

My wife's 17th-century North Carolina immigrant ancestor was a Moravian: North Carolina should indepat Apr 2013 #90

Just what the 21st Century needs. A Nullification Crisis. NoGOPZone Apr 2013 #91

Your standard for what would constitute a crisis is pretty low onenote Apr 2013 #98

sarcasm nt NoGOPZone Apr 2013 #99

What would they do if Politicalboi Apr 2013 #101

Re:Do they also get to pick and choose whether or not there is an individual state policy on SLAVERY abq e streeter Apr 2013 #102