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Originally posted by out2theblack:
I expect that Hero knows how to take the joke , but if he doesn't , I'm sure I'll hear from him about it...

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Originally posted by out2theblack:
Congress may NOT Lawfully 'delegate' , abdicate , or abrogate , its Constitutional Duties...

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producing greater total income from tax revenue. Consider Reaganomics a template for this. Unfortunately, often the political landscape changes before the full benefits are realized. Another party comes into control riding the coattails of the fiscal conservatives

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Originally posted by Hero:


...Acually they can exercise their power as they see fit. Its in the Elastic Clause, thats the clause that says they can do what needs to be done when it comes to their powers.

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Originally posted by rue:
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"As always , You strain your gnats while gulping the camel...
Rue , you belong at the zoo...They'll put you in with the primates , where you may feel free to nit-pick..."

And you replied, so what does that make you ?

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Originally posted by rue:
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"the Constitution of the resulting nation went to significant lengths to establish a national currency which was backed by tangible assets"
Not true. There is NO requirement in the constitution that that says the federal government must back its currency with tangible assets of any kind.

"In the united States of America, paper money is illegal and unconstitutional. Article 1, Section 10, of the Constitution for the United States of America states, in part: “No State shall.. make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in payment of Debts.”"
Refers to STATES. You DO know the difference between states and the federal government, don't you ?


...And the rest is so much fluff, because it's based on the specious notion that only gold and silver are legal NATIONAL money.

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BTW - Frem - the one thing I've noticed about goods like gold and gems is that they're only good for trading outside of the country. As an example - 'blood diamonds' are never used within country as items of trade. Rather they are used to trade with people outside of the country for arms and services.

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