Preserve, Protect and Defend The Constitution = Rebuild The Economy
January 15, 2009 by Capt. Karl
“On the other hand, the duty imposed upon him to take care, that the laws be faithfully executed, follows out the strong injunctions of his oath of office, that he will ‘preserve, protect, and defend the constitution.’ The great object of the executive department is to accomplish this purpose; and without it, be the form of government whatever it may, it will be utterly worthless for offence, or defence; for the redress of grievances, or the protection of rights; for the happiness, or good order, or safety of the people.”
–Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
Now the question is: Will B.O. preserve, protect and defend the Constitution to the very word, spirit, and intent as it “was” meant on the day of its ratification? If so, this means that Government has to shink in size and responsibilites by at least 4/5ths according to the “enumerated” powers clauses in The Constitution. Now that would result in a boost to the economy and our individual prosperity! Talk about the mother of all stimulus!
I’m not holding my breath. – - – Capt. Karl
