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Vic Smith

On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:56:41 -0400, wrote:

On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:25:36 -0400, NotNow wrote:

Did you know that Bush signed more laws and executive orders amending
the Constitution than any president in U.S. history?

FDR changed the country from "united states" to a federal republic and
changed "promote the general welfare" to "guaranteed welfare" (at
least for those over 65).
That was the most significant change in our history. In fact the
SCOTUS ruled that some of his changes went too far.

What's this "guaranteed welfare" stuff?. Plenty of old folks don't
even have SS. Not sure about Medicare.
You can look up the Constitution on Wiki.
Here's the last amendment.
"Amendment 27 - Limiting Congressional Pay Increases. Ratified
5/7/1992.
No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and
Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of
Representatives shall have intervened."

Nothing in the Constitution about SS and Medicare.
That's legislation, and can be easily repealed.
You should vote for candidates who would repeal those if that's how
you feel.
Good luck.

--Vic