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Will the courts support this amendment? Irish_Dem Jan 17 #1
They should have zero say in what becomes an amendment. Otherwise they are our rulers. boston bean Jan 17 #2
So the Archivist of the United States is the final authority on what gets certified and printed Seeking Serenity Jan 17 #8
She cannot deny it. She has a duty at this time boston bean Jan 18 #9
She doesn't see her duty that way Seeking Serenity Jan 18 #10
No, the Archivist has no authority in the matter. Her function is to make it public... Hekate Jan 19 #18
Should the courts get involved and overturn it - it will open the windows and doors to EVERYTHING being in play IMO. NoMoreRepugs Jan 17 #3
The court cannot overturn a constitutional amendment. n/t valleyrogue Jan 19 #14
True SickOfTheOnePct Jan 19 #20
I read that there was a deadline (1986 I believe).... Think. Again. Jan 17 #4
I have this same question. snot Jan 17 #5
No, you are not mistaken. The Amendment is dead hueymahl Jan 17 #6
Excellent point! Think. Again. Jan 17 #7
You don't know what you are talking about. It never was "dead." n/t valleyrogue Jan 18 #12
I hope you are correct hueymahl Jan 19 #23
You are totally wrong. See my post below. Time limits are not binding per 1982 USSC decision. n/t valleyrogue Jan 19 #13
The Tribe/Sullivan article is very understandable. Ratification process is a one-way ratchet Hekate Jan 19 #17
It's valid. People need to stop with the "time limit" nonsense. valleyrogue Jan 18 #11
You've said this repeatedly SickOfTheOnePct Jan 19 #15
The article by Tribe & Sullivan is very clear. Link here... Hekate Jan 19 #16
Yes I've read the Tribe article SickOfTheOnePct Jan 19 #19
You are correct, as I understand it. wnylib Jan 19 #21
Exactly SickOfTheOnePct Jan 19 #22
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