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I just downloaded the constitution, rogerashton Dec 17 #1
It is in case law, not the constitution. OneCrazyDiamond Dec 17 #5
As the SCOTUS 6 have shown, precedent means nothing now. nt SunSeeker Dec 17 #6
Do you really think we should be listening to them? OneCrazyDiamond Dec 17 #7
Of course, the Court needs expanding to 13 seats. SunSeeker Dec 17 #9
But when will that be? Polybius Dec 17 #10
Of course. In the meantime, we fight. We do what we can. SunSeeker Dec 17 #12
I blame Manchin OneCrazyDiamond Dec 17 #14
I blame the states that waited until after the deadline to ratify it n/t MichMan Dec 17 #16
I blame them for not expanding the court. OneCrazyDiamond Dec 17 #19
Can do it now manicdem Dec 17 #23
Several states also rescinded Polybius Dec 17 #8
Certify it and let the courts sort it Prairie Gates Dec 17 #2
Absofuckingloutely!!! SheltieLover Dec 17 #3
Oh, heck, why not! It at least might expend some of their energy there, instead of on something bad for a whole... electric_blue68 Dec 17 #25
People: the DEPUTY Archivist agreed. maxsolomon Dec 17 #4
You mean Colleen Shogan the White Washer? atreides1 Dec 17 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author coffeenap Dec 17 #13
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Constitution does not provide for there to be a time limit set, correct? cstanleytech Dec 17 #15
It neither prohibits nor requires a time limit Shrek Dec 17 #17
The amendment ratified by Congress had a time deadline MichMan Dec 17 #20
I thought the controlling factor was what the Constitution said though? cstanleytech Dec 17 #21
But it doesn't say anything at all about time limits for ratification Shrek Dec 17 #24
You are indeed incorrect FBaggins Dec 18 #27
Please, just sign it Mr. President!!! littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #18
Does anyone think that if this was something Trump wanted, that he would not just over ride and order the archivist mackdaddy Dec 17 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 18 #29
Simple, get a new archivist. usonian Dec 17 #26
He does not have the power FBaggins Dec 18 #28
This whole thing is just Exhibit A of how silly politics has gotten. Everyone conceded for years that the ERA died in Midwestern Democrat Dec 18 #30
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