VivaBusho of Waterville, ME Wayne,

Do you realize that one of the "conservative" justices of the Supreme Court, Thomas, is so whacko that he "doesn't recognize" precedent in case law. What the "conservatives" on the Supreme Court have done is actually judicially "activist" in the worst way. You're being fed horse doodle and enjoying the meal. But then again, if people who call themselves "conservative" really understood what people are doing in their name, they'd be applalled. Either that or in need of some serious treatment or other. By the way, "conservatives" like to talk about the "constitution." Well, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" never applied to "slaves." Right? So don't talk about the Constitution, you'll only embarrass yourself Mr. Conservative. Why don't you read The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin for a little reality about "conservatives" on the Supreme Court. Wayne, you talk "general welfare clause" and yet, exempt "conservatives" from explaining so many other things, like how the Constitution can be applied in a "liberal" way, as "conservatives" attempt, when they deny things like how it "applied" to slavery. It's a joke! The Constituion is "elastic" and all the Federalist society and others are trying to do now is pick and choose. It's the way of an adolescent by the way.report abuse

Wayne Leach of Winslow, ME Ron Paul stands by his oath to uphold the Constitution - and the general welfare clause does NOT mean every individual's welfare, only the welfare of THE UNITED STATES as a unified sovereign nation, notwithstanding the Supreme Court's tendencies of late.report abuse

VivaBusho of Waterville, ME Shlomit,

You offered great insight in your post! Thank you!!report abuse

VivaBusho of Waterville, ME Of all the Republicans, the only one I feel is truly honest is Ron Paul. I won't be voting for Paul or anyone else with an R before their name on the ballot because of what people with an R before their name have done to America. But I have to give Paul credit, he's honest. The Republican establishment will NEVER let him succeed because he's not one of them, the bought-and-paid for corporate lackey like Rudy or Rommney. The Republican establishment would rather lose to Hillary than allow someone like Paul or Huckabee to represent them. Just listen to that Republican propagandist Sean Hannity and you'll figure that out quickly!report abuse

VivaBusho of Waterville, ME I believe that too, which is why I supported Clinton's welfare reform. Also, I'm absolutely against people like Paris Hilton getting massive tax breaks while our American troops languish in Iraq for sub-standard pay. So maybe we are closer to agreeing on some things than I could have ever imagined. I hope so. Fundamentally, I believe that when reasonable Americans examine what Bush and Republicans have done, they will be repulsed precisely because they care about this country and want to preserve it.report abuse

kidatheart of Portland, ME Vivobusho,

No. I don't. I don't think the richest of the rich should get "corporate welfare" and I don't think individuals should either.

I think everyone should work. E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E. Get it? I said it real slow.report abuse

VivaBusho of Waterville, ME Kidatheart,

So you think it perfectly fine that Bush gave massive tax cuts to silver spoon trust fund babies who were born to luxury, for little more than kickbacks into Republican accounts? Oh well, I guess any outrage is fine with you as long as it benefits both the wealthy like George W. Bush who hasn't worked an honest day in his life, and others like him.report abuse

kidatheart of Portland, ME "Ron Paul would unravel the safety net that many Mainers rely on. LIHEAP? Forget it!"

Good, pay your way, or go to a state that doesn't REQUIRE HEATING OIL for 6 months.

Maybe the government should supply our clothes too...that would benefit general welfare. Imagine if nobody had clothes...oh the horror.report abuse

Shlomit Auciello of Warren, ME Ron Paul would unravel the safety net that many Mainers rely on. LIHEAP? Forget it! Educational assistance for the poor? Don't be ridiculous. Environmental oversight of wealthy polluters? A God-given right in a Paul administration.

According to the Constitution, one of the purposes of government is to provide for the general welfare. Mr. Paul and his Libertarian supporters would ignore their responsibility for personal gain.

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VivaBusho of Waterville, ME Ron Paul is just a symptom of the fact that at least SOME Republicans understand what a monstrous disservice Bush and Republicans have done to the United States since 1995, and yet they are INCAPABLE of grasping that they need to reject the Republican party. Some people just place their fetish for party above the good of the country.report abuse