Personally, I think the Supreme Court was on sound Constitutional ground when it sent abortion back to the states. The Constitution is silent on the subject, which means by definition the power is left to the states or the people. My goal, is to disempower the federal government; I've become an anti-federalist over the years. Repealing the 16th and 17th Amendments would go a long way in that regard, but it will never happen. Still, as you point out, step-by-step, incrementalism ... just like the Left.
Repeals of 16 and 17 are really necessary to "put a fork" in the Federal Leviathan. But, as you say, that will take an Article V Convention as no one has less interest in giving away power to the States than the Federal government. That day is coming, but not here yet.
Was there a convention to repeal the 18th Amendment? I need to check that history. Another thing that would go a long way, is to end the Federal Reserve's charter; the ability to create money from nothing is the funding mechanism for "forever wars" and the growth of the state in general.
That was by congressional action (after witnessing its unbelievable failure). Fun fact: The Women's Christian Temperance Union, which got the whole shebang started, still exists in its hometown, Evanston Illinois.
American pro-lifers should look at Canada for an example of how bad it can get. Unlimited abortion to the point of birth, bans on protesting abortion clinics, encroachments on the freedom of conscience of doctors, state funding…. There are a lot of ways things can get worse.
I would also note that you have to consider whether any ban is enforceable and whether juries will convict. Such bans may create “martyrs” of a sort and lead to worse backlash if the public doesn’t actually support them.
My policy with respect to conservative parties is that I don’t expect perfection, but I need to see something to my benefit. I will and have voted third party if the conservatives offer nothing to me.
I think Trump has delivered a few substantial victories, albeit a small percentage of what he promised, and American conservatives would be crazy not to vote for him, especially considering the horrifying Democratic Party.
Goodness, Lila Rose is hardly "fleecing millions" as you say. Where do you get this? Other than Pavone, who other than she is a recognizable pro-life leader nowadays? Clerics? Hello? The clergy who should be taking the lead are all worthless. We need public voices and witnesses, and she is one. People who make voluntary donations to Lila's cause get their money's worth even if she's not doing what you happen to want. Didn't see any criticism of Planned Parenthood operatives who are ACTUALLY fleecing Americans about of millions of taxpayer dollars every year.
What an excellent breakdown of a complex and difficult topic.
We saw this very same discussion in Argentina the election cycle before last, where both main parties were not opposed to abortion, and an independent party emerged campaigning mainly on a pro-life platform. The results were what was expected: they were crushed in the elections, and then lawfared out of existence.
I’m more inclined towards voting for Trump here, since I agree that a Trump presidency would not only not be as bad as a Kamala one, but could result in excellent goals being met for the right in the US, even if pushing back on abortion isn’t one of them.
Personally, I think the Supreme Court was on sound Constitutional ground when it sent abortion back to the states. The Constitution is silent on the subject, which means by definition the power is left to the states or the people. My goal, is to disempower the federal government; I've become an anti-federalist over the years. Repealing the 16th and 17th Amendments would go a long way in that regard, but it will never happen. Still, as you point out, step-by-step, incrementalism ... just like the Left.
Repeals of 16 and 17 are really necessary to "put a fork" in the Federal Leviathan. But, as you say, that will take an Article V Convention as no one has less interest in giving away power to the States than the Federal government. That day is coming, but not here yet.
Was there a convention to repeal the 18th Amendment? I need to check that history. Another thing that would go a long way, is to end the Federal Reserve's charter; the ability to create money from nothing is the funding mechanism for "forever wars" and the growth of the state in general.
That was by congressional action (after witnessing its unbelievable failure). Fun fact: The Women's Christian Temperance Union, which got the whole shebang started, still exists in its hometown, Evanston Illinois.
American pro-lifers should look at Canada for an example of how bad it can get. Unlimited abortion to the point of birth, bans on protesting abortion clinics, encroachments on the freedom of conscience of doctors, state funding…. There are a lot of ways things can get worse.
I would also note that you have to consider whether any ban is enforceable and whether juries will convict. Such bans may create “martyrs” of a sort and lead to worse backlash if the public doesn’t actually support them.
My policy with respect to conservative parties is that I don’t expect perfection, but I need to see something to my benefit. I will and have voted third party if the conservatives offer nothing to me.
I think Trump has delivered a few substantial victories, albeit a small percentage of what he promised, and American conservatives would be crazy not to vote for him, especially considering the horrifying Democratic Party.
Goodness, Lila Rose is hardly "fleecing millions" as you say. Where do you get this? Other than Pavone, who other than she is a recognizable pro-life leader nowadays? Clerics? Hello? The clergy who should be taking the lead are all worthless. We need public voices and witnesses, and she is one. People who make voluntary donations to Lila's cause get their money's worth even if she's not doing what you happen to want. Didn't see any criticism of Planned Parenthood operatives who are ACTUALLY fleecing Americans about of millions of taxpayer dollars every year.
What an excellent breakdown of a complex and difficult topic.
We saw this very same discussion in Argentina the election cycle before last, where both main parties were not opposed to abortion, and an independent party emerged campaigning mainly on a pro-life platform. The results were what was expected: they were crushed in the elections, and then lawfared out of existence.
I’m more inclined towards voting for Trump here, since I agree that a Trump presidency would not only not be as bad as a Kamala one, but could result in excellent goals being met for the right in the US, even if pushing back on abortion isn’t one of them.