Another danger to freedom

[Randall53]

This should be a major concern to all. Letters to our reps demanding they defeat this bill ARE in order.

"On January 4, 2013, Rep. José Serrano once again introduced H.J.Res. 15 proposing an Amendment to repeal the 22nd Amendment."

"H.J.Res.15 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.
113th Congress (2013-2014)"

Read about it: http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-joint-resolution/15/text Edited January 20, 2013 by Randall53

[Guest cardcutter]

This has come up with every two termer since Roosevelt. It never goes anywhere. Even if it did the states would still have to ratify it. I do NOT see that happening.

[East_TN_Patriot]

Serrano has proposed it 6 times now including twice during G.W. Bush's term.  Hardly evidence of a pro-Obama conspiracy going on here.  It's been proposed many times by other elected officials as well over the years.  It never makes it out of committee.  Also, considering the Founders didn't originally include it in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights, I think it's a bit of a stretch to say that repealing it would be a threat to liberty.  I think we are better off with it, but simply repealing it doesn't completely undo our democratic process.

Edited January 20, 2013 by East_TN_Patriot

[Randall53]

Normally I would agree, but it seems that our government and the whole danged country has gone stark raving mad. After the last four years, I never dreamed Obama would be heading into his second term. Now we have Reid saying the liberals may eliminate the filibuster in an attempt to have a free reign as far as passing their radical agendas at will. They have a strong desire to shut down conservative radio just because they don't like what they hear, so the first amendment may be next on the attack list.. States and some cities are passing more restrictive gun laws than the Obama administration is pushing for. New York City wants to make 22 oz soft drinks illegal? Lord knows where we're heading on immigration reform, i mean with some states already allowing ILLEGAL residents to have ID cards and drivers licenses with the sky being the limit? I'm not so sure any idea that sounded crazy a few years ago should be ignored now. I never believed I'd see two airliners fly into both trade center buildings and watch them both collapse into the street, but I did. Oh we'll. I'll be 60 next week and no males in my dads or my mothers side lived past 68. Might just be a blessing...LOL. I sure hate it for the young people though if something don't change the pathway we're heading down.

[hipower]

Normally I would agree, but it seems that our government and the whole danged country has gone stark raving mad. After the last four years, I never dreamed Obama would be heading into his second term. Now we have Reid saying the liberals may eliminate the filibuster in an attempt to have a free reign as far as passing their radical agendas at will. They have a strong desire to shut down conservative radio just because they don't like what they hear, so the first amendment may be next on the attack list.. States and some cities are passing more restrictive gun laws than the Obama administration is pushing for. New York City wants to make 22 oz soft drinks illegal? Lord knows where we're heading on immigration reform, i mean with some states already allowing ILLEGAL residents to have ID cards and drivers licenses with the sky being the limit? I'm not so sure any idea that sounded crazy a few years ago should be ignored now. I never believed I'd see two airliners fly into both trade center buildings and watch them both collapse into the street, but I did. Oh we'll. I'll be 60 next week and no males in my dads or my mothers side lived past 68. Might just be a blessing...LOL. I sure hate it for the young people though if something don't change the pathway we're heading down.

 

Dang you are getting to be an old fart. Welcome to  my nightmare. 61 coming soon.

 

And sadly for us both, I pretty much like and agree with all of your commentary.

[Randall53]

Thanks hipower. There again, normally, I wouldn't think 60's really a "one foot in the grave" situation. BUT, like I said when there are males on both sides of the family that kicked the bucket in their 60's....well it does get you thinking.