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XacerbatedDem

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52. My original thought was that some of these laws should be set before the voting public.

Tue Mar 8, 2022, 01:05 AM

Mar 2022

We do that in the states. If congress can't agree on the law, put it before the people. So many of these congressmen and senators are just using dirty tricks, or procedures to stop laws that are definitely needed in this country, even though they are supposed to be representing us. I do not agree with that. If they can't get their act together, maybe it should be put before the people as a national referendum, where we could vote on it democratically. Isn't it always said, "by the people and for the people."

I have to get some sleep, I have a VA appointment early tomorrow.

Thank you to all who offered a serious discussion of this subject.

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America's Constitution is terrible. Let's throw it out and start over. [View all] XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 OP

lol... WarGamer Mar 2022 #1

Ok, good start, not easy. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #5

It'd be harder than anyone can imagine. WarGamer Mar 2022 #9

The problem is that it would come out far worse, not better. yardwork Mar 2022 #15

It has long been the objective of the right to FalloutShelter Mar 2022 #2

Same here Rebl2 Mar 2022 #19

Good luck with that relayerbob Mar 2022 #3

Won't happen anytime soon. Hoyt Mar 2022 #4

We'll get right on that. Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #6

I'd rather it was the Electoral College that was thrown out Skittles Mar 2022 #7

Agreed Rebl2 Mar 2022 #22

The filibuster and the electoral college treestar Mar 2022 #66

That's in the Constitution. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #83

I wouldn't call it a piece of junk, I think that historically it's a pretty remarkable document, but Gaugamela Mar 2022 #8

It needs updating, that's for sure. The 13th-15th amendments... brush Mar 2022 #10

Only to the military. I wouldn't give them to police. Solomon Mar 2022 #65

On second thought, I agree. Only to the military. brush Mar 2022 #78

Two ways to accomplish your suggestion PJMcK Mar 2022 #11

27th Amendment was in 1992. n/t Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2022 #23

27th Amendment SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2022 #37

Not the claim of the person I was responding to. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2022 #75

Whatever makes you feel good n/t SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2022 #79

They said there hasn't been an amendment since 1972. There has been. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2022 #81

Why is our Constitution suddenly not relevant? Deuxcents Mar 2022 #12

Some amendments to update the Constitution are in order. brush Mar 2022 #24

Congress can't just SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2022 #38

You sure about that? I'm not. brush Mar 2022 #39

Yes, I'm sure about that SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2022 #40

I suggested Congressional action to make the process more accessible, not to... brush Mar 2022 #41

What you suggested SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2022 #42

Not to mention the Internet. fescuerescue Mar 2022 #73

Who will write the new one? MineralMan Mar 2022 #13

And that's the problem. WarGamer Mar 2022 #17

Exactly MineralMan Mar 2022 #21

I am not promoting getting rid of the Constitution. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #28

Actually you said it should be thrown out & started over. What do you mean when you say that? Hekate Mar 2022 #53

I cited an article I read and brought it up here to see what people thought about it. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #61

Discussion often includes questions from participants. MineralMan Mar 2022 #74

I think, in my initial post, I asked what people thought of the article... XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #77

Let me think...hmm well NO NO and NO...in case you missed my answer NONONONO. Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #14

Ok, but what about the 5 ideas? XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #16

We've already told you. WarGamer Mar 2022 #18

That's fine by me. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #27

No to all of those but no. 1.It's not in the Constitution. brush Mar 2022 #26

The Constitution has a mechanism to change (amend) it, Mr.Bill Mar 2022 #20

Be careful what you wish for Fiendish Thingy Mar 2022 #25

+ ALEC, Kochs, more already holding practice const. conventions. appalachiablue Mar 2022 #58

Welcome to DU. vanlassie Mar 2022 #29

Thank you XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #31

The Libertarians have been wanting to do that for 50 years FakeNoose Mar 2022 #30

Not trying to help the Libertarians. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #32

++ Toss the pesky parts re equality, gen. welfare, etc. appalachiablue Mar 2022 #59

Just need to let the earmarks work. Nt Baked Potato Mar 2022 #33

What do I think? I think you're a troll. Sogo Mar 2022 #34

Why? XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #35

From my point of view you are not "asking for help," but being deliberately provocative... Hekate Mar 2022 #54

You are entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #62

oh for heaven's sake treestar Mar 2022 #68

Let me get my trusty Game Genie... LiberatedUSA Mar 2022 #36

That would bring the breakup of the republic. roamer65 Mar 2022 #43

It does need an overhaul to be more small d democratic. radius777 Mar 2022 #44

Take people's comments to heart. Most of all, recognize WHO really wants a Constitutional Convention Hekate Mar 2022 #45

I believe America is the second oldest country in the world as measured by Government. cinematicdiversions Mar 2022 #46

This is the last point in time that I would want to see the constitution redone iemanja Mar 2022 #47

It can't be done "now" treestar Mar 2022 #69

Mend it - don't end it peppertree Mar 2022 #48

I am tending to agree with you. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #49

My original thought was that some of these laws should be set before the voting public. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #52

"The People" make some really stupid laws. Have you looked at the Proposition system in my state Hekate Mar 2022 #56

Granted. XacerbatedDem Mar 2022 #63

Yes, it worked because both sides were respectful treestar Mar 2022 #70

That's not necessary. Straw Man Mar 2022 #50

wtf is this Russian crap? rockfordfile Mar 2022 #51

Try reading the article. treestar Mar 2022 #71

How about this for a thought experiment? Lucid Dreamer Mar 2022 #55

I don't want Republicans anywhere near the Constitution. Patterson Mar 2022 #57

Leave it alone! 😖 nt Raine Mar 2022 #60

The world is changing so fast and Congress is deadlocked. ecstatic Mar 2022 #64

Interesting article along with some of the linked ones treestar Mar 2022 #67

So. Revolution and civil war eh fescuerescue Mar 2022 #72

the dead should not rule the quick jimmy the one Mar 2022 #76

Life's gotten a bit too aggravating, low tolerance for exacerbations. nt Hortensis Mar 2022 #80

The GOP is itching to do just that. themaguffin Mar 2022 #82