tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245382822017142877.post3968912461063799735..comments2023-11-05T03:37:44.767-08:00Comments on The Cranky Conservative: The Pols Are Winning, We Are LosingCranky Conservativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07353427256529214488noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245382822017142877.post-21120864638678710212012-04-03T15:32:48.532-07:002012-04-03T15:32:48.532-07:00Citizens gave up the power because they have the r...Citizens gave up the power because they have the right to assume those they elect will work for them, rather than cater to their own interests with a "damn the constituents" attitude. Fortunately, the people are finally starting to pay attention. I just hope it isn't too late.<br /><br />Eminent Domain is part of the 5th Amendment and, yes, compensation must be made. Do you have an example where no recompense was offered?<br /><br />Strip search? Well the right-leaning Supreme Court just took care of that, didn't they?<br /><br />Guns? Several states have recently dealt with that. Frankly, the idea that everyone I pass on the street might have a gun hidden on their person causes me to believe we aren't far from anarchy. The Stand Your Ground law is a perfect example. Me? I think I'll get a bow and arrows. Quieter than guns.<br /><br />Americans are, by and large, stupid. That's why they keep electing the same idiots over and over.<br /><br />As for your thoughts on the Tea Party Agenda, politeness causes me to offer no response.Pat Heldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843070261086623834noreply@blogger.com