Bobby. wrote on Aug 24^th, 2017 at 5:18pm:


The Alzheimer's comment is way below the belt, Bobby.

Auggie wrote on Aug 24^th, 2017 at 5:51pm:




Why - all he's got are ad hominem attacks.

Longy doesn't come to Ozpolitic to debate anything -
he's only here to abuse other people.

Bobby. wrote on Aug 24^th, 2017 at 5:57pm:


Asking if a person has Alzheimer's is extremely offensive as an insult. Alzheimer's is one of the most incidious diseases out there.

I wouldn't wish it on any one, except for maybe King Jong Un.

Btw, it hasn't been my experience with longy.

longweekend58 wrote on Aug 24^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

Here's something to actually add to the debate instead of being sidetracked by trolls:


Sound track:

The Supreme Court
Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke reflects on the wide-ranging functions of the US Supreme Court which has ultimate jurisdiction in America and takes its authority from the US Constitution.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ydlh5


Jump in at around 6:30.

longweekend58 wrote on Aug 24^th, 2017 at 6:20pm:

Longy,
I'm going to educate you:

Historical Events That Were Influential


https://soapboxie.com/government/The-Origins-of-the-United-States-Constitution

The architects of the Constitution were great students of history.
They had studied the historical events of the past, taken lessons from each of them, and used those as guidelines in shaping this new nation. Let’s take a look at some of those events and see what was derived from them.

Magna Carta (1215) was considered a landmark document regarding limiting the power of a ruler. It was a direct challenge to King John of England and declared that no freeman could be punished without use of the law of the land. Although many of its provisions were repealed within one hundred years of its signing, it still stands as revolutionary in its boldness and challenge of authority.

English Bill of Rights (1689) further limited the monarchy in England, this time at the cost of King James II. Unlike Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights is still in effect and is a cornerstone of law in the United Kingdom. It calls for freedom of speech, regular elections, the right to petition, the right to bear arms, no cruel or unusual punishment and calls for the consent of the people.

The Roman Republic and Empire (509 BC-476 AD) was considered by the writers of the Constitution to be the perfect example of wealth and its evils. The U.S. founding fathers were fascinated by Roman history and in particular the corruption that they considered a natural product of unbridled wealth.

Connecticut Fundamental Orders (1639) is considered the first written constitution in the Colonies, and it is most noteworthy because it contains a Declaration of Rights for individuals. Comparing this document with the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, one can see many similarities.

So Much More

The aforementioned is in no way a comprehensive list of the documents and philosophers that influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution. Rather, it is meant to be a highlighting of some, a limited vision to help the reader understand that history does not exist in a vacuum.

What should be understood is that the Constitution represented a culmination of all that came before it, and by itself represented a bold new approach to government. It was a declaration of intent, that this new country would go where none had ever gone before. It was a statement of independence and its undying legacy is built upon the principles of justice and liberty for all citizens.

Is it perfect? Perhaps, in principle, yes, but it is always in the implementation of theory that we base the final judgment.

longweekend58 wrote on Aug 24^th, 2017 at 10:51pm:



Longy,
that was only the first part of my attempt to educate you.
You're a very obnoxious student & I don't know if it's worth continuing?