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A TENTH AMENDMENT COMMISSION

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Neal Boortz
@ April 15, 2009 8:24 AM Permalink | Comments (25) | TrackBacks (0)

Yesterday we have Governor Rick Perry on the air to discuss his current efforts to reaffirm states rights as guaranteed under the 10th amendment. Here's a brief bit on what he had to say:

"I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state ... That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states' rights affirmed by the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union."

I couldn't agree more. And this one has to go into the category of "I told you so." I proposed in my book, "Somebody's Gotta Say It", the idea of a Tenth Amendment commission. It is absolutely the most widely ignored and abused amendment in our Constitution. Statists see the 10th "Amendment as nothing less than a potential barrier in the way of an ever-growing government ... at least that is what a lot of Democrats would have you believe.

If Democrats had their way the 10th Amendment would be repealed immediately. There should be no limits whatsoever on the power of the federal government. The Supreme Court has pretty much taken care of that for them.

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What others are saying

  • I'm calling BS as well.
    Republican leaders use the "we need change" crap just as much as liberals do. I agree with the change that republicans say they want, but I am not buying it. You cannot say one thing and do another. We call liberals dumb for believing Obama's BS, but then we eat this up? Come on people, we should know better.
    I am all for smaller govt. I am wholly Libertarian, but I am also not blind.
    Nice try though.
    By Andre Bradshaw @ 04/15/09 07:51:13 PMreport abuse
  • Correction: Individuals have rights; States only have powers
    My mistake, Bill. Sorry that I attributed your 9th Amendment insight to Uriel
    p / p
    By P / P @ 04/15/09 05:42:16 PMreport abuse
  • Individuals have rights; States only have powers
    Uriel - Absolutely right! Our "unenumerated rights" have almost completely vanished.

    Joyce (and Neal) - PLEASE do not refer to "States' Rights!"

    Under our constitution, States have NO rights; they have POWERS. Only individuals...us..."the People"... have rights. NO rights are granted government at any level.

    You play into the hands of the statists when you use a misnomer like "States Rights". That phrase was, for decades, the rallying cry of segregationists. The statists will brand you a racist for using this misnomer and use your misstatements to encourage their fellow travelers to believe you are dangerous and need to be brought under greater control of the state.

    If we are going to insist that government return to carefully following the constitution, we must do so ourselves.
    P / P 4/15/09
    By P / P @ 04/15/09 05:39:34 PMreport abuse
  • Why don't 2/3 of the STATES abolish the 17th Amendment...
    and start electing US Senators again! Granted I'm not "up to snuff" on the Constitutional amendment process, but do we have to wait on Congress to start it? Seems to me if the States were really interested in taking back their sovereignty, abolishing the 17th would be a great starting place. Then maybe they could go about the same process and abolish the 16th and institute the FairTax! :)
    By HoraceWimp @ 04/15/09 04:36:58 PMreport abuse
  • Congressional Financial Abuse -10th Amendment
    Heck the problem goes back further then Teddy, Davie Crockett made a speech against what we now call earmarks when Jackson was president.
    By Jake @ 04/15/09 03:53:37 PMreport abuse
  • The Ninth Amendment
    "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

    Now, this is absolutely the most widely ignored and abused amendment in our Constitution. The Tenth is in second place to this by a mile with all political parties!
    By Bill @ 04/15/09 02:00:51 PMreport abuse
  • Perry and the 10th Ammendment
    It is true that Perry has hardly been the model of Small Government Conservatism but, At the very least it is the right idea and if we need to spend time looking for a politician with a spotless record on either performance or orthodoxy to start the ball rolling. We will be waiting forever. The key is to start and broaden the debate. Hopefully that will wake up some people that this is not the way the system is suppose to work.
    By Uriel @ 04/15/09 12:10:27 PMreport abuse
  • Bob & Mark
    Right you are Bob, I stand corrected, it was Roosevelt who kicked it off!!!

    Mark, I believe Perry said "without strings attached". He's not turning down help, unless they want to attach conditions. But if so many Texans are saying to watch out, then I myself anyway will be watching carefully.

    So far I haven't found any negatives with Mark Sanford in South Carolina!!
    By Joyce M/Blythe @ 04/15/09 12:10:20 PMreport abuse
  • Waste of time
    He knows nothing will get done against the Constitution. He is just looking for more funding to get a lake house
    By Stan Gable @ 04/15/09 11:56:25 AMreport abuse
  • Perry and the 10th Ammendment
    It is true that Perry has hardly been the model of Small Government Conservatism but, At the very least it is the right idea and if we need to spend time looking for a politician with a spotless record on either performance or orthodoxy to start the ball rolling. We will be waiting forever. The key is to start and broaden the debate. Hopefully that will wake up some people that this is not the way the system is suppose to work.
    By Uriel @ 04/15/09 11:32:15 AMreport abuse
  • 10th amendment
    Joyce, I agree with most of what you said, except the slippery slope started under Teddy Rosevelt ( the 1st president to threaten to set compensation), put on steroids under Wilson!
    By Bob @ 04/15/09 10:45:19 AMreport abuse
  • Perry's indignance is a joke wrapped in hypocrisy
    "RHETORIC VS REALITY.... Following up on an earlier item, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's (R) speech yesterday on his unwillingness to accept the "oppressive hand" of the federal government has caused something of a stir. It also, as it turns out, offers another example of conservative hypocrisy.

    After all, there's Perry's rhetoric...

    "I believe the federal government has become oppressive. It's become oppressive in its size, its intrusion in the lives of its citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state. [...]

    "We think it's time to draw the line in the sand and tell Washington that no longer are we going to accept their oppressive hand in the state of Texas. That's what this press conference, that's what these Texans are standing up for. There is a point in time where you stand up and say enough is enough, and I think Americans, and Texans especially have reached that point."

    ... and there's Perry's reality.

    Governor Rick Perry, five days ago: Governor Perry Calls FEMA To Assist With Wildfires

    Governor Rick Perry, last month: Governor Perry Calls For 1,000 Troops To Be Sent To Border

    Governor Rick Perry, five months ago: Governor Perry Requests 18 Month Extension Of Federal Aid For Ike Debris Removal

    Yes, ol' Rick just can't stand that "oppressive" federal bureaucracy that keeps "interfering" with Texas, except when he needs its help." - Steve Benen, Washington Monthly
    By Mark @ 04/15/09 10:22:07 AMreport abuse
  • States Rights
    I visited Washington DC on the 4th of July this year. Guess which government building in DC looks the most run down? The Org of American States. Its across the street from Consitiution Hall.
    By Keith @ 04/15/09 10:05:59 AMreport abuse
  • Big A and James still don't get it.
    We are tired of ALL politicians. They are all the same, have been for quite some time now. This is just the last straw on the camel's back. Now quite trying to find points to nitpik and tell me one politician worth keeping. None? Then let's get them all out of office.
    By Joyce M/Blythe @ 04/15/09 10:02:29 AMreport abuse
  • This could be it.
    The 10th amendment commission could be the snowball at the top of the mountain. Question is, will Homeland Security be sent out to stop it?

    Could Gov. Perry be the leader of the limited-government movement needs?
    By jarsh @ 04/15/09 09:48:15 AMreport abuse
  • Sticks and stones
    Nice comments there Africa. What grade are you in? I have not heard people do name calling as a mature, argumentive response since elementary school. You are pulling this assumption out of the air just like you considering calling folks names a valid response. Where is your proof?
    By Art @ 04/15/09 09:38:06 AMreport abuse
  • Texas
    God Bless Texas! 'Nuff said....
    By Rock the Good Aggie @ 04/15/09 09:34:43 AMreport abuse
  • Yeah right...
    Being from Texas, Rick Perry is nothing but a hypocritical opportunist. Where was all this talk about the 10th Amendment when George W. Bush was growing the size of the government faster than almost any other president in modern U.S. history.

    Just goes to show, Republicans are only for small government when they aren't in power.
    By James @ 04/15/09 09:29:53 AMreport abuse
  • Rick Perry talking like a great conservitive
    I hear clips of Rick Perry speaking yesterday and I admit that he said the very things I wanted to hear from anyone elected to office, but this is Rick Perry. Slick Rick will say what ever he belives will keep him in office. He can see the light and he wants in on the glory, don't trust him. Now, don't misunderstand I don't really like Kay Baily either and I really wish Kinky would go away, but Rick Perry is no conservitive hero. He is oportunistic and a showman.

    Remember, Perry is the Gov. that pushed to have every public school girl vaccinated with an unproven drug to prevent a virus which may cause cancer. I am all for preventing and curing cancer, but why force this on kids against the parents will?

    In short, I'm still not impressed with my Governor.
    By Jeff S @ 04/15/09 09:24:24 AMreport abuse
  • Goldman Sachs
    Goldman Sachs is able to pay back it loan because is received a great deal from AIG who was insuring their losses.

    NJ Governor Corizine (sp?) is past president of Goldman Sachs. I believe they also manage Clinton's charity's money.

    They are able to pay back their bail out money with AIG's bail out money...

    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123975976173619467.html
    By OneAmericanCitizen @ 04/15/09 09:15:36 AMreport abuse
  • Go Perry!
    The government for the most part, the media and lefties don't get it. We are tired of it ALL. Since Woodrow Wilson we have drifted further and further away from the Constitution. We want our country back and want the Federal Government to back off and let the states run things as it was meant to be!!!

    Politicians are OUR employees and come 2010 many will be looking for new jobs.
    By Joyce M/Blythe @ 04/15/09 09:14:00 AMreport abuse
  • 10th Ammendment vs DHS
    Could being in favor of the 10th Ammendment (the state sovereignty movement) put you in the crosshairs of the DHS' guidelines because of "rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority"?
    By Brian Smith @ 04/15/09 09:12:07 AMreport abuse
  • Neal,
    Last week you suggested a third party. What about the idea of a Constitutional party whose expressed mission is to return this nation to it's constitutional roots.

    Along with this we need a conservative version of the ACLU whom ONLY pursue constitutional issues.
    By Ben Dover @ 04/15/09 09:07:36 AMreport abuse
  • great news
    This is awesome to see states beginning to assert 10th Amendment rights. Thanks Ron Paul for popularizing the constitution movement.Hopefully other states will follow suit, and I hope those governors that do this aren't considered "radical right wingers" by the federal government for acknowledging and wanting to follow the rule of law. Next up organizing and training state militias.
    By Frederic Bastiat @ 04/15/09 09:07:00 AMreport abuse
  • "Republicans" don't like 10th amendment either
    Make no mistake if Mitt Romney, Il Duce Giuliani, Komrad Juanito Mccain, and Darth Cheney had their way, the 10th amendment would be repealed. Oh wait....that's right you DID say democrats.....
    By Big Africa @ 04/15/09 08:48:04 AMreport abuse
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