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51. Wasn't it two probably unconstitutional flag burning STATUTES?

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 11:25 PM

Jun 2015

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http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/2014/06/inside-the-supreme-courts-flag-burning-decision/

The explanation at the time was that, by seeking passage of a statute, she was heading off a constitutional amendment. I bet that doesn't appear anywhere in her Senate speeches, though. Thing is, a statute is far, far easier to pass than a Constitutional amendment. Hell, we couldn't even adopt an amendment to give women equal rights. Nothing even mildly controversial has become a Constitutional amendment since the Eisenhower Administration. Lots of controversial statutes have passed since then, though, including, but not limited to, controversial war resolutions.

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Given a choice between Bernie Sanders and someone who acts like Bernie Sanders [View all] AgingAmerican Jun 2015 OP

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I suppose it would be what a focus group tested answer should be. zeemike Jun 2015 #10

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Well I remember the first bill she co sponsored. zeemike Jun 2015 #37

Wasn't it two probably unconstitutional flag burning STATUTES? merrily Jun 2015 #51

You always make such good points. zeemike Jun 2015 #62

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I have a pretty good memory for what I hear. My husband has a fantastic memory merrily Jun 2015 #65

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To refresh your recollection. merrily Jun 2015 #67

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Maybe it was a glitch; but, the comment I responded had two words "She has." ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #71

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Bernie has been very effective as a Representative and as a Senator, especially merrily Jun 2015 #60

Same direction; perhaps, different degree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #72

No, different, not merely a matter of degree. merrily Jun 2015 #74

I disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #76

Disagree all you want. That doesn't affect reality. merrily Jun 2015 #77

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That's what I like about him. Aerows Jun 2015 #25

Yes. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #8

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What's the point? Will anyone ever have that "choice"? George II Jun 2015 #15

What's your point? Just trying to discourage the fight against the widening wealth inequality? nm rhett o rick Jun 2015 #34

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In a criminally co-conspiratorial kind of way, I assume. merrily Jun 2015 #66

Bernie for me all the way madokie Jun 2015 #16

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So has the Sanders campaign. You Tube as well. The more the merrier. merrily Jun 2015 #61

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We can tell the difference. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #79

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