The destruction that Barack Obama and his fellow radicals leave in their wake after eight years is so widespread that it’s hard to pick what one thing is more of a disaster than another.
With one exception:Â Justice in America. It is a genuine catastrophe.
There have been two ultra-leftists serving as Attorney General during President Obama’s two terms, who have directly inserted the Department of Justice into elections, race relations, housing, policing, immigration, and self-determining whether or not federal law will, or will not, be enforced. They have made every issue and problem they have touched incalculably worse for their politicization.
These two AGs have disgraced the DOJ and corrupted the rule of law; and the FBI Director, James Comey, has now publicly poisoned one of the few institutions left in Washington with any credibility, pulling the FBI into the muck of partisan politics. He has turned a blind eye to the multiple scandals of Hillary Clinton that would land 100 out of 100 similar offenders in jail.
Now, the crown jewel of the Republic—the Supreme Court—is the next target. The Supreme Court’s current vacancy, created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February, will provide the next President an immediate appointment, and possibly one or two more vacancies in the new President’s first term.
There are currently four very liberal justices and four center-right justices on the Court. Of the four liberals, several frequently opine in public about the backwardness of the U.S. Constitution and two of the four have radical left political pedigrees.
One more liberal justice will swing the Court, not towards the liberal Court of the pre-Nixon era, but to a radical court that has already signaled that they are ready to constrain freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and gun rights. A majority has already proved that it is willing to define their own role as they see fit.
The corruption and radicalization of the business of justice—the rule of law—is all that has ever stood between the social order and the worst habits of those with unfettered power. The Founders understood this above everything else; the impulse of power is to always want more of it. Without the rule of law, or with a version that is only the rule of law for a few, or the rule of law as long as the Supreme Court says it is—is no law at all.
At stake with the Supreme Court is the Constitutional order that undergirds our whole concept of individual liberty and how that functions in our society. The Court as the defender of the Constitution is the only guardrail between that which makes our Republic unique, and the world of assorted thugs, socialists, and authoritarians who have crushed free people whenever they have had the opportunity.
Donald Trump is the only candidate who is on record supporting nominees in the mold of Justice Scalia, and who has provided a list of potential appointments that have been vetted by conservative legal experts and organizations.
There is no more important decision on November 8th; this election is first and foremost about who will sit on the Supreme Court.
(The Contemplation of Justice Statue – The Supreme Court)
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Word on the street is that both Barack and Michelle have chances to be nominated for the Supreme Court. Maybe both.
Don’t think so, neither is on the Trump list.
Waccount must elect Trump in November Then Terry McAuliffe can not become the self appointed senator Terry McAuliffe must remain governor in Virginia to veto that lousy stabbed Virginians in the back Senate bill SB 483 that Republicans brought forth.This bill will make it illegal for The department of Labor and Industry to notify The department of professional and occupational regulation, any other state agency or local prosecutors of Licensed contractors Violating statue 54 .1 – 1100 prohibited Acts section Contracting with an unlicensed contractor ( illegal aliens ).Senator Bill DeSteph wants our laws not to be enforced so that a few lazy Virginians can employee illegal aliens as unlicensed contractors And to think that he swore an oath to uphold the Constitution . So much for the scales of Justice to swing equal under Republican legislation. How can a President Trump save us from the Republican enemy from within ? it must start character and integrity not self-serving legislation. I wish I could write my own employment legislation. Oh yeah the poor Senator is the Director of the Tidewater Builders Association , The heck with lobbyist they are Senators , At least in Virginia Beach.
Has anyone else noticed that the NeverTrumpers and the Paul Ryan like variety (what ever that may be) are apparently feeling some voter and media heat regarding their lack of support of the Republican nominee and this issue with the Supreme Court and open vacancies that will need to be filled. The new spin from some of these guys is why not just leave the court as eight seating justices (or as is) because nothing formally dictates the actual required number of serving justices. There are so many things incredible wrong headed about this suggestion that it’s almost amusing to see the depths of excuses they will prop up to justify there behavior.
First and foremost what makes them believe the Democrats will just sit silently by and let this action proceed? Talk about a way to erode your majority overnight, try this in you face power grab and watch the consequences. Besides, they are as usual historical ignorant regarding this type of proposed action, as you might recall FDR tried a similar ploy after having push back on the early New Deal programs (his proposal was to expand rather then reduce the number of justices but the same end game regardless) and he was handed a sound defeat and at least a negative historical precedent for such court manipulation machinations. And finally (I have to admit my 10 year old grandson picked up on this one) wouldn’t such a move just leave the nation’s top court permanently deadlocked given it’s likely justice voting records? Well, in all likelihood Grandson yes, and how that is a good thing for the Republic is hard for even him to grasp in his sixth grade civics class discussion.
Some people just love and thrive in deadlock I assume, it’s there “no actions required” kind of thing. Desperation, thy name is NeverTrump!
If the Legislative Branch would assert itself, much of what we fear from the judicial would be moot. The Legislative Branch has slowly and steadily abdicated its authority to both the Executive and Judicial Branches. The Supreme Court should not have anywhere near the authority that it does. However, Congress just wants to be a self-enriching, money-moving club with no practical involvement in how the country actually functions. They only thing Congress cares about any more is the budget. Everything else they farm out to the other two branches for actual “work” to be done.
I agree the legislative branch really started a national movement many decades ago with the concept of “outsourcing” functions to others.
Good points. I will also suggest that the statement, “Trump alone can reverse course and save the Supreme Court.†neglects the reality that a president and congress have authority over who is chosen for the court. This is not something Trump alone can do.
Only Trump “can reverse course and save the Supreme Court…” reflects that nobody on your team would do so.
Stems from the states losing their representation with the 17th amendment, repealing that is the first step.
Michael, come on, one of Bull Elephant’s writers Mick Staton has just told us we have nothing to worry about if Hillary is elected. Go read his article. All will be fine!
The unelected, lifetime judiciary will have a greater effect on the future than Hillary. But don’t tell Mick Staton that.
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Joe Biden will slide into the Sec. of State position if the Beast wins. The thought is as frightening as SCOTUS being in danger. DC does love to recycle their partners in crime. These people have got to go.
I will only point out that we have not been doing constitutional government, excepting by lip service, or well over 80 years, if not longer. But certainly, the situation would become intolerably exacerbated under the administration of the Clinton Crime Syndicate.
As to, “He has turned a blind eye to the multiple scandals of Hillary Clinton that would land 100 out of 100 similar offenders in jail.” Not only scandals. With the Clintons, try fraud, theft, assault, intimidation, drug running, obstruction of justice, perjury and murder just for starters. A catastrophic miscarriage of justice beyond the reckoning. And not only the DOJ.
As usual, it is so nice to read cogent writing.
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And Mr. Giere, something you seem to have overlooked mentioning????Those who are actually “in Christ” have absolutely nothing to worry about no matter who is elected.
You can tell who they are by their works.
When Hitlary and her loaded SCOTUS classifies your church as a “public accommodation” and begins dictating what parts of the Bible can be preached, I hope you will be around to tell us what not to worry about. Gonna be kind of hard to reach those that are not “in Christ” when you aren’t able to preach the Word. Or does that not “worry” you?
Matthew 6:26
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
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1 Tim 2:2-5
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
The persecution against the Church that will be unleashed by a Supreme Court filled with Ruth Bader Ginsbergs will make “saving” anyone a herculean task. Clearly, this does not disturb you. I wonder why? I’ll be praying for your enlightenment.
I have no idea what point you are trying to make with those verses. Also, it looks like 1 Timothy 2: 1-5????
Try this one. I can assure you that anyone who is trying to live in Christ, right now, is being persecuted. If they are not, I question if they are truly living in Christ.
2 Timothy 3:12,
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted”
There are no acceptions to this. I can assure you that if you try to live in Christ, you are going to be persecuted. Are you being persecuted?
If you are “actually in Christ,” understanding my point should be an easy endeavor. However, I will try to simplify, if I must. Being “in Christ” doesn’t mean you get to sit back and wait for the second coming or your rewards in heaven. You are to preach His Word and save as many lost souls as you can.
My point being, that under a Hitlary regime, that will become a much more difficult task due to her evil ideology. Persecution of Christians in our country with its Judaeo-Christian heritage has not been something someone “in Christ” has had to worry about until recent history. Seems electing a government that promotes persecution of those “in Christ” would be a little st-st-st-stupid for someone who claims to be “in Christ,” don’t you think?
Now, if you are a masochist and prefer to be persecuted, I can fully understand your flippant attitude. Regardless, you are certainly correct, you can tell them by their works or by their flippant attitudes in some cases.
You seem to want to put your faith in a representative of one of two political party’s. I prefer to put mine in Christ. Both party’s are nothing but a lie.
Also, you indicated that I can “save souls” in your comment. I cannot do any such thing.
I guess I am preaching to you now, by using verses from the Bible. If you reject them, that is your choice.
Those who are truly in Christ, are, and always have been persecuted. Satan has no need to persecute the souls he already owns.
Looking at the world today, to me it is clear that people still believe the same lie that Lucifer was able to get Eve to believe.
1 Timothy 2:14
“And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.”
I kind of got that from you posts. You like being a bystander.
People in this country mostly pursue one thing, more wealth. If you work in a service industry, you will see today that the service industry is nothing but thieves and liars. This country is about nothing but the love of money. One person stealing from another.
Few are happy with what they have, they always want more materialistic things. Greed.
I told the Tea Party years ago, over and over, that the answer was to take the money out of government. They decline to make that their focus. And so, it will be business as usual.
I put my faith in a loving Father that wishes no one to be left behind. A “Great Awakening” is on the way, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the election of The Donald is the catalyst that begins not only a spiritual renewal, but an economic boon for our country as well. Who else would take an imperfect man running against 16 other mostly superb GOP candidates and allow that man to eventually win the presidency in a landslide? I prefer to be part of that as opposed to being a bystander.
Well, if you really believe that, then on November 8th, vote a straight ticket. Write in the name , Jesus Christ.
The Donald will be His Cyrus and save our people from the evil one. I’m extremely thrilled about that! You being a bystander and all, I’m surprised at how you can keep bringing your apathetic self back to this blog. FYI, L-A-N-D-S-L-I-D-E!
Best wishes.
The dust settles, the Bibles re-holstered, more than a few lurkers checking passages and for damages. The metaphysical duellists circle back to their respective corners to await the next bout.
persecution against the biggest bullying group in the country is laughable. When the oppressor get called out for abusing the rest of us and then cry that we don’t love them, I chuckle
Are you talking about the Gaystapo, or what?
http://www.redstate.com/diary/lifeofgrace/2015/04/25/gaystapo-takes-prisoners-gofundme-torpedoes-sweet-cakes/
And you truly feel oppressed? You and your team that have oppressed non-christians for years. Your team that has used the govt to interfere with personal lives for years. Your team that actually oppresses anyone different? Nope. I don’t feel sorry that your victims are getting some traction. Especially since you still run the country
You are too funny!