http://www.politico.com/news/m...-gun-control-00042417

>>>.... There is ample reason to disagree with originalism as a legal philosophy. Should a 21st century society really interpret its Constitution by the standards of 1787 - an era before the introduction of semi-automatic weaponry, steam power, penicillin, automobiles, trains, electric lights and indoor plumbing? In some ways, though, that's a pointless debate at the moment. With originalists holding six of the Supreme Court's nine seats, we're all living in an originalist world.

The functional problem with originalism is that it requires a very, very firm grasp of history - a grasp that none of the nine justices, and certainly few of their 20-something law clerks, freshly minted from J.D. programs, possess.

It's difficult to become an expert in American political, legal or social history. It's quite easy, though, to cherry-pick historical examples that prop up an end in search of a rationale - which is precisely what the Supreme Court majority did this week, twice.

In its recent gun control decision, just like in its recent abortion decision, the Supreme Court's majority showed just how intellectually fragile the originalist project really is....<<<

Very well written and documented.

-------------------------

"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Neat story

-------------------------
If it’s legal will do it, if it’s not legal, we’ll figure out how to change the law-Joe Biden

Yeah...no!

Details of what 'arms' are was deliberate and premeditated.

ALL arms are to be legal.

EVERY

SINGLE

ONE!

-------------------------
The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED.
-BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is.
-They are both card carrying narcissists.
^These are PROVED facts.

True story.

You have a constitutional right to a black powder musket and nothing more.

-------------------------
Capitalism is based on the ridiculous notion that you can enjoy limitless growth in a closed, finite system.

In biology, such behavior of cells is called "cancer".

Edited: 06/26/2022 at 01:04 PM by RustyTruck

Well researched and intelligent article, quite cogent to the current trend of radical right wing turning facts and history upside to suit their aggressive fascist agenda.
Jesus, one of them is even married to an active participant in the seditious coup attempt.
Legislating morality from the bench.
Time to add some justices and abolish the filibuster folks. This anti american radical right activism has gone far enough.

-------------------------
It's a democratic hoax

That's your interpretation and you're entitled to it

-------------------------
If it’s legal will do it, if it’s not legal, we’ll figure out how to change the law-Joe Biden

...and the Supreme Court seriously disagrees with you.

Fool.



-------------------------
The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED.
-BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is.
-They are both card carrying narcissists.
^These are PROVED facts.

A radical right wing supreme court with an anti constitutional agenda.
Packed by moscow mitch, and putie's new best friend, donnie-the fat orange lap dog poodle

-------------------------
It's a democratic hoax

Liar.

-------------------------
The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED.
-BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is.
-They are both card carrying narcissists.
^These are PROVED facts.

These furballs are free lancing, endlessly spinning and scamming.
To justify their radical extremist right wing judicial legislative agenda
Time to change this nonsense folks....it's already gone too far

-------------------------
It's a democratic hoax

To bad butt fuck, you are out in NOVEMBER

2020....DONE!
right MOR mikey?

-------------------------
It's a democratic hoax

To bad KOOK, you are out in NOVEMBER

... and also be part of a militia ...

-------------------------
There are NO white people at all in the Bible... take all the time you need with that...
Please stop feeding the trolls - they will go away if you do...

Liar.

-------------------------
The REAL truth is....both of the forum idiots are OWNED.
-BOTH of them have no clue who their owner is.
-They are both card carrying narcissists.
^These are PROVED facts.

Neat facts.

-------------------------

"One of the reasons why propaganda tries to get you to hate government is because it's the one existing institution in which people can participate to some extent and constrain tyrannical unaccountable power." Noam Chomsky.

Disagree 100%!

You must also be a part of a government controlled and "Well regulated militia" as clearly stated in the first part of the 2nd Amendment.

-------------------------
GOP:

Gaslight
Obstruct
Project

The only "arms" known to the the founders were black power muzzle loaders.



-------------------------
Capitalism is based on the ridiculous notion that you can enjoy limitless growth in a closed, finite system.

In biology, such behavior of cells is called "cancer".

How is that rocket launcher doing? lol

Didn't Thomas toss out the "well regulated militia" part?



-------------------------
I was right.