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A Slap in the Face? Really?

Posted on December 2, 2012, 8:12 pm, by Jack L. B. Gohn, under The Big Picture.

The rule of law is a fine thing, when it’s not stupid law. Amnesty would eliminate one kind of stupidity. And my law-abiding ancestors would take no offense at modern immigrants getting the same deal (show up and come in) as they did.

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War Powers, War Lies: Part 5: Outgunned

Posted on June 3, 2005, 6:15 pm, by Jack L. B. Gohn, under The Big Picture.

Without the aid of the courts, Congress is no match for the Executive. Presidents decide, period. Congress, outgunned by the Executive and deserted by the Judiciary, goes along. The Framers would have been dismayed.

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