From the WaPo:
"Nadler called the "ritualistic reading" on the floor "total nonsense" and "propaganda" intended to claim the document for Republicans. "You read the Torah, you read the Bible, you build a worship service around it," said Nadler, who argued that the Founders were not "demigods" and that the document's need for amendments to abolish slavery and other injustices showed it was "highly imperfect." "You are not supposed to worship your constitution. You are supposed to govern your government by it."
I don't know anything about Nadler, but totally agree with his assessment here.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed his comment about the incorrect conflation of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. He is spot on about that. And his final statement quoted by WaPo is perfect. "Maybe it will be a little educational."
Tea Partiers, however, seem impervious to education...
Considering the Republicans hatred of unions, I'm surprised they have not moved to re-write the Preamble. Over here in Stump Holler, only Democrats tie the knot. Republicans are terrified the minister might say, "...and may God bless this union". Drop by, we'd leave the light on for you if we had electricity. Cletis
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