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[Mr. TOP SECRET]

CHECK OUT THIS COOL SITE:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html

The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was completed on September 17, 1787, with its adoption by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was later ratified by special conventions in each state. It created a federal union of sovereign states, and a federal government to operate that union. It replaced the less defined union that had existed under the Articles of Confederation. It took effect on March 4, 1789, and has served as a model for the constitutions of numerous other nations. The Constitution of the United States of America is the oldest federal constitution in current use.

HISTORY

During the Revolutionary War, the thirteen states first formed a very weak central government—with the Congress being its only component—under the Articles of Confederation. Congress lacked any power to impose taxes, and, because there was no national executive or judiciary, relied on state authorities, who were often uncooperative, to enforce all of its acts. It also had no authority to override tax laws and tariffs between states. The Articles required unanimous consent from all the states before they could be amended and states took the central government so lightly that their representatives were often absent. For lack of a quorum, Congress was frequently blocked from making even moderate changes.

In September 1786, commissioners from five states met in the Annapolis Convention to discuss adjustments to the Articles of Confederation that would improve commerce. They invited state representatives to convene in Philadelphia to discuss improvements to the federal government. After debate, the Confederation Congress endorsed the plan to revise the Articles of Confederation on February 21, 1787. Twelve states, Rhode Island being the only exception, accepted this invitation and sent delegates to convene in May 1787. The resolution calling the Convention specified its purpose was to propose amendments to the Articles, but the Convention decided to propose a rewritten Constitution. The Philadelphia Convention voted to keep deliberations secret and decided to draft a new fundamental government design which eventually stipulated that only 9 of the 13 states would have to ratify for the new government to go into effect. These actions were criticized by some as exceeding the convention's mandate and existing law. However, Congress, noting dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation government, unanimously agreed to submit the proposal to the states despite what some perceived as the exceeded terms of reference. On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was completed in Philadelphia, followed by a speech given by Benjamin Franklin. In it he talked about how he wasn't completely satisfied with it but that perfection would never fully be achieved. He accepted the document as it was and he wanted all those against the ratification of it to do the same. The new government it prescribed came into existence on March 4, 1789, after fierce fights over ratification in many of the states.

The original transcribed copy of the Constitution is on permanent display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

MORE HERE: http://www.theblackvault.com/wiki/index.php/U.S._Constitution

[Day_Tripper]

Libertarian, Michael Badnarik teaches a class on the Constitution. If you like Ron Paul and follow his message of freedom, this is a MUST WATCH!!! Most of what you think you know about the United States is wrong. Think you own your Car? Think its your money? Why do we have to register your car and get plates? Think you own Your property? He explains the differences between rights and privileges.

[Mr. TOP SECRET]

Everyone needs to watch this. I have watched bits and pieces, but this is very important stuff.

[Day_Tripper]

I actually listened to the whole thing today.  There is a ton of overwhelming information in there.  What we're living in today is not the US the founding fathers wanted at all.  I've been figuring that out, but these videos give information as to where to look for more information.  The internet gold site he mentioned is shut down though, I looked.

[Day_Tripper]

Check this site out!

http://www.constitution.org/billofr_.htm

[Mr. TOP SECRET]

Here is an article by Infowars.com:What Is The U.S. Constitution?

[Day_Tripper]

The Constitution is the Law of the Land...It is Here Now...Where we live...Live it!  Love it!   Fight for it.  Or LEAVE!

The Constitution is a very well written Document.  However, it does have flaws.  It requires us to stand up for it!...  It is a Living document which must be defended.

I will defend the Constitution with All I can.  Do you?  Will the stinky politicians, who swear an Oath, swear their lives?  They wont, they're liars, but, I will, I do...I will, at ALL COST defend the constitution.  Even when they in prison me, even when they murder me...Our Republic...FUCK THEM!  Give me the word....I will align the troops...I will fight for the Law of the Land.  These usurpers better get the fuck out!

BTW, that was the pfizer pills that wrote the above.