Please go here: http://understandingourconstitution.blogspot.com/2009/11/understanding-our-constitution-part-5.html#comment-form  to read Sheri’s post before reading my response, it will make more sense.

I have not read any other entries other than this one as I was asked about it from a friend.

You are correct in your understanding of the original concept in that votes were cast for President only, and the runner-up was Vice President. This meant that political opponents could and did occupy the executive offices at the same time starting with Adams/Jefferson. The election process at that time was not set up for political parties, and actually was set in this manner to discourage them. George Washington saw the burden of parties on the political process and actively warned against party politics. However, the idea of parties became the norm and in the election of 1800 (I suggest you study this important event for a variety of reasons)proved that the way America chose a President needed revamped.

Hello, my name is Brad Carter.  I am a lecturer for the Center on Freedom, whose goal is to educate people regarding the Constitution.

Most people know that the 4th of July is America’s birthday.  In 1776, America declared its independence from England and set off on
its own course.  However, until recently, few knew that September 17th is America’s anniversary.   You see, after the War for Independence
was over, the Articles of Confederation were created as America’s first Constitution.  But problems soon arose with the Articles.  So in
May of 1787, 55 men assembled in Philadelphia, at the same place where they put their sacred honor on the line by signing the Declaration
of Independence, to fix the Articles of Confederation.

I wonder if anyone else noticed the similarities?

It seems that the first 100 days of the first African-American President have been so successful that Congress is debating whether to allow him and his successors to remain in that office indeffinately.

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I have discussed this issue earlier post regarding the Library Referendum, but some of the message was lost when I transferred to a new hosting service.  I will repeat most of what was said in that post.

I was reading a post at The Peoria Chronicle regarding the proposed museum and its projected attendance.  The attendance numbers are at question (at least to some in the community) and therefore whether the museum can cover its operating costs.  Already the museum is not meeting its fund raising goals and has had to ask the public to help foot the bill through a county sales tax increase.  The Peoria County Board has voted to place a referendum on the ballot asking the residents of Peoria County whether or not they agree with the tax increase in order to help build the museum.

For the last several months the American and world economies have been hit hard.  Stock markets around the world have lost considerable value, and as a result many people and companies have been wiped out financially.  Blame is being thrown in every direction as to what caused the problems.  I’ve been reading in the media and blogs alike that saw the Free Market is to blame and it is time to let Capitalism die out.

This week6 term U.S. Representative John M. Shimkus, (IL) R-Collinsville and freshman U.S. Representative Aaron Schock, (IL) R-Peoria failed to do what they swore and oath to do just a few short weeks ago:

“I… do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Unit  States…; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same…”

I have been quiet regarding our distinguished Governor and the corruptions charges that the Feds recently filed against him. Gov. Blagojevich has been thought and accused of many things since he took office six years ago, but it took trying to “sell” Sen. Obama’s vacated seat to finally get enough people in an uproar to finally pressure the General Assembly to think about impeachment. And this is after a poll that was taken a year and a half ago that show something like 80% of the people wanted to have the ability to recall, just to recall Blagojevich. Chicagoans wanted this Chicago politician gone!

Once again this blog has been chosen as one that defends the Constitution and Civil Liberties.  This time the honor comes from http://www.mastersincriminaljustice.com/blog/2008/top-50-constitutional-law-blogs/ I take great pride in knowing that the years of research may be doing others some good.  Thanks to all who read.

My readers may or may not know that I attempted to run for Congress. I did so for a variety of reasons, but the biggest of the reasons was to bring important issues to the forefront that were not yet being discussed on the political arena. For instance, last November during the primary debates, the major candidates were arguing who was more wrong on their stance on the Iraq and Afghanistan situations, while I was talking about the economy. There are hundreds of people who heard me talk at length about it for those who would accuse me of rewriting history. I bring this up because I felt then, and still feel today, that I have a better understanding of several of the issues facing our country.
I bring this up because today with the bail out of Citigroup my predictions about the finical industry have come to fruition. I attended the July blogger bash at Josephs Recovery Room, and while there, I made some predictions to other bloggers:
idonotknowme Says:
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Predictions made at Blogger Bash:
Ciitbank/Citicorp/Citigroup will fail or receive a government bailout within 4 months (i.e. before November 29)
Washington Mutual will fail or receive a government bailout within 6 weeks (i.e. before September 2)
90 banks will fail in the next 12 months.
(note: idonotknowme is stating the predictions that came from me, follow the July 30th, 2008 at 6:35 am e link for full context)