On 7/29/2011 8:36 AM, HeyBub wrote:
Dr. Deb wrote:
Lew Hodgett wrote:

The Congress will not pass a bill to raise the federal debt by
08/02/2011.

As a result, President Obama will execute an executive order to raise
the federal debt on 08/02/2011 per terms of the 14th amendment.

Obama will not allow default to happen.

Lew


Except for the minor fact that the 14th Amendment does not allow him
to do that. You really need to read it "all" for yourself, rather
than just taking someone's word for it.

Its kinda like the phrase that is supposed to be in the First
Amendment, but isn;t. You know, "Seperation of Church and State."


Interestingly, the Constitution is much like the Bible. It doesn't mattery
what it SAYS; the only thing that counts is what it MEANS.

In the non-Catholic tradition, interpretation of scripture is left up to the
individual, guided by the Holy Spirit. Many Protestants carry over that
technique to the reading of the Constitution.

In fact, the Constitution is more like the Catholic methodology: It is the
Supreme Court (Holy See) that is charged with deciding what is meant, not
the individual in the pew.

That said, should Obama invoke some evanescent power via the 14th Amendment,
a couple of extreme things will result: a) An immediate appeal will be taken
to a federal court, who will be completely flummoxed since the judiciary
REALLY does not like to meddle in the operation of another branch, and/or b)
Somebody will introduce an impeachment motion in the House that will NOT be
dismissed out of hand.

I can see it now: The military, getting no paychecks, march on Washington
much like the Bonus Army of 1932 except there will be no Douglas McArthur to
confront them with tanks and bayonets. Instead of having their wives and
children along, granny ladies without Social Security checks will be
carrying the pitchforks and the poor who can't get Medicaid will be carrying
the torches. The SEIU will provide the T-shirts and the AFGE will provide
cold drinks.

Finally, we will be living in interesting times.


Then obama declares a state of emergency, declares martial law and
becomes the dictator for life as he would like to be.