Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Deuxcents

(24,666 posts)

2. The Constitution is a living document and if it needs updating, we do it with amendments.

Reply to Aussie105 (Original post)

Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:34 PM

Mar 2025

Some Republicans want a convention to rewrite it but our leaders today do not have the courage or passion our forefathers did. They went to war and won against the strongest enemy of the world because they dreamed of freedom from tyranny. Our leaders today dream of corporate power and tax cuts. Thanks for letting me rant 🌺

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm wondring if the Constitution needs an update. [View all] Aussie105 Mar 2025 OP

I think the Founding Fathers accounted for someone like Trump Skittles Mar 2025 #1

The Constitution is a living document and if it needs updating, we do it with amendments. Deuxcents Mar 2025 #2

The lopsidedness of the electoral college vote count Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #3

Agree and the only thing I can come up with is..voters. They keep voting for same people and we get the same results Deuxcents Mar 2025 #4

The Rs actually ARE wanting to hold a Constitutional Convention. Sogo Mar 2025 #5

I'd oppose a Constitutional Convention until white wing ideology is minority. No longer sure it is. Silent Type Mar 2025 #6