Trump Effect

[OlDawg]

52 minutes ago, UT alum said:

What does “as intended” mean? The Constitution was written as a document whose interpretation could fit the context of changing times, as the Founders knew that 1976 or 2026 would be unimaginably different than their day. They were men of immense foresight.

“As intended” means exactly what it says. The original intent. Otherwise known as originalism.

Any other type of interpretation is nothing more than an attempt to change the Constitution because you don’t like what it says and means.

The Constitution doesn’t change with the times, and was never meant to do so. As you say, the framers were thoughtful. They thought of a way to adapt the Constitution to new situations.

The manner is done by the same method as was used to create the Constitution. “By the people” through Amendments.

[Reagan]

31 minutes ago, baddog said:

Jefferson spoke against liberalism, so there’s that. Benedict Arnold would have been executed if caught, today he would be governor of California or mayor of NYC.

^^^^True This^^^^

[UT alum]

30 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

“As intended” means exactly what it says. The original intent. Otherwise known as originalism.

Any other type of interpretation is nothing more than an attempt to change the Constitution because you don’t like what it says and means.

The Constitution doesn’t change with the times, and was never meant to do so. As you say, the framers were thoughtful. They thought of a way to adapt the Constitution to new situations.

The manner is done by the same method as was used to create the Constitution. “By the people” through Amendments.

Then why have a Supreme Court. Does the Constitution limit them to interpreting only within the context of the world as it existed in 1789? 

[UT alum]

46 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

“As intended” means exactly what it says. The original intent. Otherwise known as originalism.

Any other type of interpretation is nothing more than an attempt to change the Constitution because you don’t like what it says and means.

The Constitution doesn’t change with the times, and was never meant to do so. As you say, the framers were thoughtful. They thought of a way to adapt the Constitution to new situations.

The manner is done by the same method as was used to create the Constitution. “By the people” through Amendments.

I submit this for your consideration. Judicial review dates to 1803 and Marbury vs Madison.

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[UT alum]

1 hour ago, Reagan said:

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt:  This has always been a liberal talking point.  Why do you think this is true?  

Judicial review, as first used in Marbury vs Madison in 1803.