Comments on: Wyoming Governor Calls for 10th Amendment Resolution

By: eingriff

eingriff — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:54:28 +0000

The federal government is the creature of a solemn compact among the states, the Constitution. It is merely the states in congress assembled, the agent of the states.

Like a runaway horse, the federal government has taken the bit in its mouth and usurped authority far in excess of its constitutional authority.

There's plenty of blame to go around for this usurpation. Part of it is a lack of education, which people can try to remedy by actually studying the Constitution, the fundamental law of our federal republic.

The writ of quo warranto, while rarely used, has existed for centuries. One's ignorance of it does not raise the slightest inference that it does not exist. I understand that Philip J. Berg, Esq., has sought by quo warranto writ to require the Great Pretender – pretends to be African American, but is probably neither – to show by what right he exercises the office to which he pretends. Careful what you show by pleading ignorance.

By: The Right Side of Life » States’ Rights Update: WY and the 10th; MI and the 2nd

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:01:49 +0000

[...] TenthAmendmentCenter.com had been reporting that Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) transmitted a memo to his State’s Legislative Management Council on July 28 to join with other States in passing [...]

By: Monorprise

Monorprise — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:19:34 +0000

Tell the other States ask for and propose coordinate protective actions in the defense of our rights!
The Federal government knows it can crush any one of our State, make sure they know we do not stand alone, and that as a consequence their ability to coheres us will be severely curtailed. We need a â€œunionâ€ of States of sorts to go on strike. If they try to cut federal funds we all take such actions together so that such funds would have to be cut to such a large part of the nation that it would become political unpalatable to congress.

Remember we are all in this together, a usurpation of the rights of one State is just as well a usurpation of the rights of all States. Sooner or later we will all be the exploited one, this has to end. The U.S. Constitution has to be respected or we will all lose!

By: Pat Henry

Pat Henry — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:09:13 +0000

So let me get this Straight, You don’t see the states ratifying an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, The Supreme law of the land as nullification. Very interesting, However your version of nullification comes with many issues, per chance did you bother to read the Letter sent to FFL holders in the state of Tennessee? If not I believe its still in the archives here and quite accessible for your reading enjoyment. Also this method of nullification will only work if the state will stand up for any person with in the state who violates the federal law. Also it would require the states to bring a Supreme Court case against the Federal law with the appropriate backing to prove the law to be in violation of the supreme law of the land (i.e. the Constitution).

Also the states do have rights, if you notice the Tenth Amendment falls with in the BILL OF RIGHTS. And to quote Alexander Hamilton in the Federalist No. 84

“The truth is, after all the declamations we have heard, that the Constitution is itself, in every rational sense, and to every useful purpose, A BILL OF RIGHTS. The several bills of rights in Great Britain form its Constitution, and conversely the constitution of each State is its bill of rights. And the proposed Constitution, if adopted, will be the bill of rights of the Union.”

And as for the term Powers referred to within the Constitution, without Rights you cannot assert power over anyone, and inversely without power you have no rights to impose law. So the terms go hand in hand without either you can do nothing as a government.

By: Michael Boldin

Michael Boldin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:30:38 +0000

The problem with your statement, Pat – is that you’re doing two things – referring to individual acts as “nullification” efforts. those examples do not quality. Nullification – as I’m referring to it – is the full state apparatus rejecting a federal law. That’s happening now…Real ID, drug laws, health care, gun laws….and more to come.

And your other error – states don’t have rights. people do. States only have powers – the powers that people delegate to them.

By: Pat Henry

Pat Henry — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:38:43 +0000

Michael, I feel as though you are not fully informed here, first there have been many attempts at nullification. Most notably the repealing of the 16th amendment in which was ratified at the time by the required amount of states, however it was ignored and is not recognized by the federal government. As far as non-cooperation ask Rhode Island how that worked for them when they refused to ratify the constitution, or the Folks at Waco and Ruby Ridge. But also remember that non-cooperation can also get you labeled as a “enemy Combatant” under the lovely constitutional violating US PATRIOT Act. I recommend that you read some Lysander Spooner specifically the NO TREASON essays, if that doesn’t open up you eyes than nothing will. States rights are not the only thing the Government has been taking; they have been taking yours as well.

By: Stink Fight Blog. Michael W. Dean's repository of the wretched and splendid

Stink Fight Blog. Michael W. Dean's repository of the wretched and splendid — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:38:16 +0000

[...] the democrat Governor is more libertarian than most republicans. He’s currently sponsoring a resolution that would enforce the 10th amendment (state’s rights over federal encroachment.) – Wyoming is one of four states with a surplus, [...]

By: Michael Boldin

Michael Boldin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:53:52 +0000

Aaron – just to make it clear. If you’re looking to “prepare for battle” in a physical sense – which you clearly are talking about here – you should go to another website. It’s not welcome here. period.

There certainly is something other than a show of force – it’s called mass non-cooperation – nullification. Read a little about it here.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:47:21 +0000

Michael, you’re awful quick to assume someone’s words are violent or have violent intent. You did it with my statements and then with Henry’s.

What I called for is for Wyoming to finally just tell the fed to get out. That would require National Guard action. Otherwise, it would just be more words again.

I didn’t say that the Guard would have to run in, blazing away, tossing grenades and homing in with smart bombs. I just said that they would have to be mobilized. The old term for that was “muster.” To gather forces, prepare for battle, etc.

The reasons for that should be very obvious. Without a show of force, telling them to do something is just words. Showing them we mean it by marching a bunch of troops down the street to their buildings to deliver the message is a little more, shall we say, poignant?

By: Michael Boldin

Michael Boldin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:09:43 +0000

Pat Henry – this resolution is not about secession or about keeping powder dry (note: any calls for violence are not welcome and can result in a banning from this website).

This resolution is about bringing recognition to the fact that the constitution has been ignored for far too long. There’s a long process – and a lot of people don’t even recognize this fact. The resolution is non-binding, but is the first step towards resisting unconstitutional federal laws….do a search for “nullification” on this site and you can learn about follow up steps, too.