That Stupid Constitution
“All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.” Article 1 Section 7, US Constitution.
What is the significance of this little quote? Well, it pretty much kills the Senate Immigration bill. That bill makes illegal immigrants pay three of their past five years back taxes, obviously a revenue raising measure. As an aside, I sure would like a sweet heart deal like that. What are the odds a US citizen could get away with just paying three of five years back taxes?
The Democrats response?
Well, Harry Reid thinks its simply a technical issue and can be ignored.
"If Republicans are serious about enacting comprehensive immigration reform, I've got a deal for them. All they have to do is nothing. Just let the House and Senate bills go to conference and let the conferees work their will."
Jim Manly, spokesman for Harry Reid
Wow – That’s quite a statement, ok, let’s just go ahead and ignore that silly little origination clause.
Well, who knows what will pop up next on this one. When it comes to Mexico and the left, I never look for consistency. Remember NAFTA a few years back? The left was against it. If you supported NAFTA you were against the American working man. Now? Well, I guess the working man has been thrown in the garbage and if you are against amnesty you are a racist.
Source - http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060602-121142-2773r.htm
“All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.” Article 1 Section 7, US Constitution.
What is the significance of this little quote? Well, it pretty much kills the Senate Immigration bill. That bill makes illegal immigrants pay three of their past five years back taxes, obviously a revenue raising measure. As an aside, I sure would like a sweet heart deal like that. What are the odds a US citizen could get away with just paying three of five years back taxes?
The Democrats response?
Well, Harry Reid thinks its simply a technical issue and can be ignored.
"If Republicans are serious about enacting comprehensive immigration reform, I've got a deal for them. All they have to do is nothing. Just let the House and Senate bills go to conference and let the conferees work their will."
Jim Manly, spokesman for Harry Reid
Wow – That’s quite a statement, ok, let’s just go ahead and ignore that silly little origination clause.
Well, who knows what will pop up next on this one. When it comes to Mexico and the left, I never look for consistency. Remember NAFTA a few years back? The left was against it. If you supported NAFTA you were against the American working man. Now? Well, I guess the working man has been thrown in the garbage and if you are against amnesty you are a racist.
Source - http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060602-121142-2773r.htm
posted by R Huse at 8:56 AM
2 Comments:
Sorry Mike - I wont enter into an argument with you because from this post, as well as your previous ones it is pointless. You simply do not understand basic logic. Your comment above evidences that quite well.
In the end you turn to one of two techniques. You will either racialize the situation, or obfuscate. It’s dull and obvious.
And btw – everyone by now is well aware that you own a dictionary.
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