Although I largely agree with your mentality, there are some flaws in your ideas.
So you are telling me that a company cannot be an "author"? What about tech manuals? What about magazines? What about brochures? What about movies? Very few of those mentioned are the works of art of a single individual.
Secondly, do you REALLY want the government determining what is art and what isn't? What about science? Do you want the government to decide what qualifies as science and what doesn't? Remember these are the same people who got us into Iraq and botched Katrina (among other things).
But you are correct, Congress needs to grow a spine and not take money from Disney (or any other lobbying organization).
If you have not researched Ron Paul, then you should.
He doesn't take money from lobbyists or large corporations. Over 99.999% of Dr. Ron Paul's donations are from individuals, not PACs or corporations. Lobbyists don't even bother to talk to him in Congress because he is known as "Dr. No".
Contrast this to Fred Thompson who was a lobbyist for years.
If you vote, consider voting for someone who is principled and honest.
That's ok. Don't believe me, do you own research and find out for yourself.
But be sure to tell others about what you find so that these myths, half-truths, and misconceptions don't continue to spread. Ignorance is the reason why our country is in the position we are currently in.
The ICC does not mean that Congress is free to regulate every aspect of commerce as many erroneously think.
When the Constitution was written "regulate" meant "to make regular"
If you read your history you'll discover the #1 reason for the Constitution was trade wars and currency imbalances between the States. Therefore the Founders wanted "to make commerce regular" among the States. They wanted a common currency, and no tarrifs/open trade internally.
The DNC list is unconstitutional. Nowhere in the Constitution do the States delegate the authority to the Federal government to regulate communications.
The Preamble is not functional law. It does not authorize anything. It is hortatory language which has no legal effect. It was merely a predicate for the effective sections.
The powers authorized to Congress are only listed in Article 1 Section 8.
And we provoked the Japs to attack us because we were disrupting their trade in the South Pacific.
Because no where in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution does it say the federal government is authorized to "fund infrastructure".
By the way, the "Great Depression" was the result of the Federal Reserve (which is unconstitutional), and World War II was a choice for the US, not a necessity, which we would've been better off if we had stayed out.
Unfortunately the Republicans are just as bad these days. This is why I'm voting for Ron Paul, he is the only person who is different then the rest of the gang on Capital Hill. His voting record proves that.
I agree in principle, but unconstitutional is unconstitutional. Funding and subsidies for the telcos should cease immediately, so should their government granted monopoly and regulation of the industry (at least at a federal level). Oh, and the FCC should be abolished. The FCC is nothing more than remnants of FDR's failed socialistic quagmire.
The commerce clause is a fallacy. When that was written the phrase "to regulate" simply means "to make regular". So, all the Federal government is charged with is to "make commerce regular among the several States". If you think back to why the Constitution was written in the first place, trade wars, tariffs across State lines, and currency problems (inflation/debts) were the major issues of the day (as well as defense). The States didn't want the Federal government to regulate everything, but thy did want open and free trade amongst the States.
Slashdot Mirror
Then they should've chosen another profession if their career was not viable.
Although I largely agree with your mentality, there are some flaws in your ideas.
So you are telling me that a company cannot be an "author"? What about tech manuals? What about magazines? What about brochures? What about movies? Very few of those mentioned are the works of art of a single individual.
Secondly, do you REALLY want the government determining what is art and what isn't? What about science? Do you want the government to decide what qualifies as science and what doesn't? Remember these are the same people who got us into Iraq and botched Katrina (among other things).
But you are correct, Congress needs to grow a spine and not take money from Disney (or any other lobbying organization).
If you have not researched Ron Paul, then you should.
He doesn't take money from lobbyists or large corporations. Over 99.999% of Dr. Ron Paul's donations are from individuals, not PACs or corporations. Lobbyists don't even bother to talk to him in Congress because he is known as "Dr. No".
Contrast this to Fred Thompson who was a lobbyist for years.
If you vote, consider voting for someone who is principled and honest.
Simply abolish the FAA which is unconstitutional anyway.
The Constitution does not give the federal government authority to regulate travel and run a traffic directing organization
That's ok. Don't believe me, do you own research and find out for yourself.
;-)
But be sure to tell others about what you find so that these myths, half-truths, and misconceptions don't continue to spread. Ignorance is the reason why our country is in the position we are currently in.
I hope you are voting too (see my sig)
The ICC does not mean that Congress is free to regulate every aspect of commerce as many erroneously think.
When the Constitution was written "regulate" meant "to make regular"
If you read your history you'll discover the #1 reason for the Constitution was trade wars and currency imbalances between the States. Therefore the Founders wanted "to make commerce regular" among the States. They wanted a common currency, and no tarrifs/open trade internally.
Check this:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
The DNC list is unconstitutional. Nowhere in the Constitution do the States delegate the authority to the Federal government to regulate communications.
Man I hope you are voting for Ron Paul!
The Preamble is not functional law. It does not authorize anything. It is hortatory language which has no legal effect. It was merely a predicate for the effective sections.
The powers authorized to Congress are only listed in Article 1 Section 8.
And we provoked the Japs to attack us because we were disrupting their trade in the South Pacific.
Because no where in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution does it say the federal government is authorized to "fund infrastructure".
By the way, the "Great Depression" was the result of the Federal Reserve (which is unconstitutional), and World War II was a choice for the US, not a necessity, which we would've been better off if we had stayed out.
Unfortunately the Republicans are just as bad these days. This is why I'm voting for Ron Paul, he is the only person who is different then the rest of the gang on Capital Hill. His voting record proves that.
The taxpayers should NOT be forced to foot the financial burden for some stupid action that our government undertakes. The people |= the government.
Are you voting for Ron Paul?
No where in the Constitution is the Federal government allowed to regulate communications.
If Ron Paul gets elected, he will do away with this nonsense!
That's right. Ron Paul has stated that if elected he'll do away with TSA and DHS (among many other acronyms).
I agree in principle, but unconstitutional is unconstitutional. Funding and subsidies for the telcos should cease immediately, so should their government granted monopoly and regulation of the industry (at least at a federal level). Oh, and the FCC should be abolished. The FCC is nothing more than remnants of FDR's failed socialistic quagmire.
The commerce clause is a fallacy. When that was written the phrase "to regulate" simply means "to make regular". So, all the Federal government is charged with is to "make commerce regular among the several States". If you think back to why the Constitution was written in the first place, trade wars, tariffs across State lines, and currency problems (inflation/debts) were the major issues of the day (as well as defense). The States didn't want the Federal government to regulate everything, but thy did want open and free trade amongst the States.
"All you votes belong to us!" ;-)
Yes, I would love to see a space race in my lifetime just without the threat of nuclear annihilation.
"Christopher Reeves"? ;-)
Where in the Constitution is Congress allowed to regulate communications?
That's the next President of the United States!
You are apparently ignorant of the situation. Jury nullification is a right. The Constitution doesn't deny that right, does it?