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?

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.

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:
July 30th, 2008 at 6:35 am e
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)

No not the ones you eat, although that might produce an interesting blog. I’m talking about the SUV-hating, gas tax hiking, coal & nuclear hating, red seeing Greens, henceforth to be called Neo-Greens! Now that Obama is set to be the next President of our United States, these Neo-Greens have become more courageous, militant, hateful, and malevolent. I’m sick of them already.

Here’s my beef (so far): These people are so upset that SUV’s and large vehicles were ever produced, much less still on the road even after $4 gas. They are berating the Detroit auto makers because these vehicles are still in their vehicle lines, forgetting that these vehicles were in very high demand and had huge profit margins allowing autoworkers, car salesmen, stock-holders and others to feed their families.

I found this post over at http://www.whiskeyandgunpowder.com/ and I just had to repost it here!

Greg’s Note: The election has come and gone and most of the world is still giddy with the turnout. Your editors in the Whiskey Room are having mixed emotions. Dan Denning relates a recent conversation he had that says it all.

Obama: America’s Feel-Good Brand

November 13, 2008
By Dan Denning
Melbourne, Australia

“How do you feel about the election?” we were asked by a friend at the pub a few nights ago.

“I have a cold. I don’t feel very well.”

The country is buzzing about the financial crisis and bank failures. It is being reported that the people have lost confidence in the entire financial system, and that the happenings on Wall Street are affecting the rest of America’s Main Streets. Commentators are warning about a run on the banks, whereby depositors withdrawal all their money and leave the bank vaults empty furthering the financial crisis. While it is true that a stagnant Wall Street can affect the rest of America in many ways, there is a less risky way to secure your assets: support local businesses.

 After finally sitting down to write the blog post below, I get an e-mail stating that this blog has been named as one of The Top 100 Civil Liberties Advocacy Blogs. The list is comprised of several different subjects dealing with civil liberties and Brad’s Weekly Constitutional Blog is the first one under the category Constitutional Issues and Supreme Court.