Trump to use Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship

[mainejeff]

Another day.....another red meat attack on our U.S. Constitution.

https://www.axios.com/trump-birthright- ... 2ea82.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteent ... nstitution

[Pwns]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

[mainejeff]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

And if that is the view you are taking then the 2nd Ammendment is on deck.

I'm actually glad that Trump is changing the rules for future Democratic Presidents & Congresses.

[Ibanez]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

That's a slippery slope. I'm not sure what the duration of a trip has to do with the law.

And where are the Republicans that were bitching about Obama's use of the EO to get things accomplished? This is just a trick to fire up the base.

MJ is right...


God...that felt weird saying that.

[Ibanez]

1) Trump has said he'd do stuff before through a EO and never followed through
2) I think this is something to fire up the "Republican" base
3) I would think the USSC would strike it down as unconstitutional if it ever did come to pass

[93henfan]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

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[93henfan]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

And if that is the view you are taking then the 2nd Ammendment is on deck.

I'm actually glad that Trump is changing the rules for future Democratic Presidents & Congresses.

Have fun trying to take Americans' guns.

[mainejeff]

And if that is the view you are taking then the 2nd Ammendment is on deck.

I'm actually glad that Trump is changing the rules for future Democratic Presidents & Congresses.

Have fun trying to take Americans' guns.

I'm not going to be the one taking them.

[Skjellyfetti]

Pretty obvious distraction.

[93henfan]

Pretty obvious distraction.

No doubt. It's pretty comical watching everyone else get worked up. At least your BS filter still works.

[Chizzang]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

This ^ attitude is the single most dangerous attitude any citizen can have about that document...
Everything is in play with that kind of take - everything



You won't like the outcomes further down the line

[93henfan]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

This ^ attitude is the single most dangerous attitude any citizen can have about that document...
Everything is in play with that kind of take - everything



You won't like the outcomes further down the line

So I get to keep my ARs and AKs? I love you!

[Pwns]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

This ^ attitude is the single most dangerous attitude any citizen can have about that document...
Everything is in play with that kind of take - everything



You won't like the outcomes further down the line

Originalism means getting rid of the majority of federal government agencies (including those that actually are useful). Infinite constitutional malleability means the feds can do whatever the hell they want. Pick your poision. It's probably well past time to re-write the thing, but that might just make things worse and if passing a budget is an ordeal getting a new constitution is impossible.

[Skjellyfetti]

Pretty obvious distraction.

They love to use Axios for this kind of "scoop."

Rosenstein resigning comes immediately to mind... But, there are plenty of others.

[Chizzang]

This ^ attitude is the single most dangerous attitude any citizen can have about that document...
Everything is in play with that kind of take - everything



You won't like the outcomes further down the line

Originalism means getting rid of the majority of federal government agencies (including those that actually are useful). Infinite constitutional malleability means the feds can do whatever the hell they want. Pick your poision. It's probably well past time to re-write the thing, but that might just make things worse and if passing a budget is an ordeal getting a new constitution is impossible.

All I know...
is if at some point in the future
we get a Liberal in the white house you'd be unhappy with their suggestions regarding modifications



It's just an ugly can of maggots to open
And don't confuse me with somebody who cares about babies born here
if he takes that away it has zero effect on me

in fact I urge Trump to "go for it"

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

If we're going to view the constitution as a living, breathing document that needs to keep up with the times, we need to acknowledge birthright citizenship makes no sense in a time when oceans can be crossed in hours and not months.

And if that is the view you are taking then the 2nd Ammendment is on deck.

I'm actually glad that Trump is changing the rules for future Democratic Presidents & Congresses.

Hes not doing one fucking thing Obama didnt do.

Do whatever you want with the 2nd amendment, I dont care because I will never follow any of the gun laws. In fact walking around the town I am in right now I am breaking several by my concealed carry.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Have fun trying to take Americans' guns.

I'm not going to be the one taking them.

Said every pussy left winger in America..................

[mainejeff]

And if that is the view you are taking then the 2nd Ammendment is on deck.

I'm actually glad that Trump is changing the rules for future Democratic Presidents & Congresses.

Hes not doing one **** thing Obama didnt do.

Do whatever you want with the 2nd amendment, I dont care because I will never follow any of the gun laws. In fact walking around the town I am in right now I am breaking several by my concealed carry.

Well La-dee-da.

[mainejeff]

I'm not going to be the one taking them.

Said every pussy left winger in America..................

I obey laws. It's not my job.

[Ivytalk]

It’s obviously unconstitutional. If you want to repeal the portion of the 14th Amendment that stands in the way, have at it.

Just keep the pregnant immigrant broads out and let them spawn south of the Rio Grande. No problem.

[JohnStOnge]

Pretty obvious distraction.

No doubt. It's pretty comical watching everyone else get worked up. At least your BS filter still works.

You're giving him too much credit. He's just an idiot. Unfortunately we have millions of idiots who are in his cult.

[CID1990]

Nobody is going to hear a word about this after the midterms-

Ivy is right - there’s no way a President can switch off the Constitution by fiat

[93henfan]

No doubt. It's pretty comical watching everyone else get worked up. At least your BS filter still works.

You're giving him too much credit. He's just an idiot. Unfortunately we have millions of idiots who are in his cult.

I support him and I'm not an idiot. The alternative was far worse.

[CAA Flagship]

You're giving him too much credit. He's just an idiot. Unfortunately we have millions of idiots who are in his cult.

I support him and I'm not an idiot. The alternative was far worse.

That's a fact. You're an idiot for a completely different reason.

[Chizzang]

Hey what happened to the TRUMP STOCK MARKET thread...



I just read that it's 300 points below where it was when he took office