Posted by
CKHustler on Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:45:43 PM
The Executive Department
From the New York Packet.
Tuesday, March 11, 1788.
HAMILTON
Federalist Paper #67
Alright, new topic on the Executive branch!!
"Calculating upon the aversion of the people to monarchy"
Here is where I put George Washington above the rest. He could have been a king, yet he refused. He could have kept the presidency for himself until his dying day, yet he refused. What he did was exactly what was needed, at that time, for our government to turn out like it did. Imagine had he run for a third term and died while in office. Adams would have taken over and then Jefferson after that. What would have happened after that though? Jefferson had the popularity to continue and he may have been president for another 20 years or until his dying day. Would we be the same country today? All presidents before FDR stayed at the two term limit because Washington began with two terms. Most of the time those best fit to lead are thrust into the position, rather than those striving for the position. Reagan had to be talked into running for president by his friends and look how that turned out. We need to find that person today that we know possesses the leadership qualities as well as the intelligence and integrity to lead this country. Thrust them into power by vote!
"in all the supercilious pomp of majesty"
HBO had a series on John Adams and at one point Adams tries to add a title to the Presidency, much like they did in Europe at that time. I forget the exact names, but I thought that was interesting. (Now, I haven't checked this on any other source, so take this for a grain of salt, but most of what they did in that show was pretty truthful so I figure it probably did happen.) One thing about our government that had survived until now is that they were never above the people, but an extension of the people. Many other governments around the world are not like that. I do love being in a society where there is no noble class. I suppose that is why the democrats have created class warfare in its place.
"It is impossible not to bestow the imputation of deliberate imposture
and deception upon the gross pretense of a similitude between a king of
Great Britain and a magistrate of the character marked out for that of
the President of the United States."
This is what the conservatives have to deal with on a daily basis. Some of the things being said being said in DC I simply laugh and think there is no way they actually believe what they are saying. I look at this economic crisis and for anyone to say the CRA bill did not have a major effect is deliberately spewing biased views on the subject. I look at Obama implementing these policies that are so far away from common sense that I feel he cannot possibly believe what he says. A good tell should be the teleprompter. Think to yourself, if you were going to make a speech on some economic policy and believed it to be the correct course of action, would need a teleprompter to remind you what to say? If you actually feel passionate about your point of view there is no way you would need a teleprompter. If I am ever asked a question on an economic policy I can give an answer without hardly thinking and my life isn't even focused on politics. How can these career politics need a reminder of what they believe in? Lying. Now don't confuse this with giving a general speech. Organization is important, but for Obama to be followed around by his teleprompter, that is a major tell for me.
"The President shall have power to fill up ?? VACANCIES that may happen
DURING THE RECESS OF THE SENATE, by granting commissions which shall
EXPIRE AT THE END OF THEIR NEXT SESSION.''
Can you think of another such part of the Constitution that has been ripped apart like this? Anyone for the 2nd amendment? How anyone can possibly believe the government has any right to try and remove guns is beyond me. And let us not forget ammunition!!! That will be very important as they will move on that first being it won't be as obvious.
Here is my paper on the 2nd Amendment if you choose to peruse through it:
http://educateyourself.blogtownhall.com/2008/06/29/the_right_to_bear_arms.thtml
I was surprised by this paper. The whole second half was constituted to defiling a lie.
"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke