The Constitution, An Emphasis On Its Significance

[freedomforall]

Article VI of the Constitution:

This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution....

!. It is the Supreme Law of the land
2. Judges in every state shall be bound by it
3. Senators, Representatives and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution

How does our President and his cronies get away with circumventing it?
How does the Supreme Court get away with doing the same thing?
How do they get away with it without charges against them?
Why does Congress, in many cases, sit on their laurels and ignore the Constitution while in session?
Why is it they do not feel bound to uphold and defend the Constitution as stated in their oath of office?
Worst yet, why does the public not hold them accountable for not doing so?

Why is the statement in the Declaration of Independence, stating we can as a public, rid ourselves of bad government and put in new guards not being addressed by any of the news media?

...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence,...
...when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--

Does anyone believe in these words?

Abolish
Institute
Safety, Happiness and Prudence
Long train of abuses and usurpations
Despotism
It is their right
It is their duty
Throw off
New guards
and Future security?

[freedomforall]

When the flag is waved like this, what does it mean?

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[freedomforall]

A 43 segment Constitution Class for your convenience for those who want more enlightenment. Remember it starts with a desire to believe.



The answer to my question in the second post is in this first video.


Or you can see them individually here:
Michael Badnarik's Constitution Class

[freedomforall]

What is Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manufactur ... _of_origin" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What is Allodial title? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allodial_title" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[lundbaek]

To me it is extremely important that the Lord told us that He established the Constitution of this land by the hands of wise men whom He raised up unto that very purpose, and that it applies to all mankind and is meant to stand forever. And I feel like adding that if a great priesthood holder like Mitt Romney can ignore various provisions of the Constitution and still be supported by most LDS voters, just maybe we are now absolved from any responsibility to study it, uphold it, and abide by its principles.

[freedomforall]

To me it is extremely important that the Lord told us that He established the Constitution of this land by the hands of wise men whom He raised up unto that very purpose, and that it applies to all mankind and is meant to stand forever. And I feel like adding that if a great priesthood holder like Mitt Romney can ignore various provisions of the Constitution and still be supported by most LDS voters, just maybe we are now absolved from any responsibility to study it, uphold it, and abide by its principles.

Hopefully God will bless us individually for our own efforts. Perhaps it will help in obtaining his protection when the crap hits the fan, like the paying of tithes gives us Fire Insurance.

Agreed?

[freedomforall]

So far I think this thread has been treated like it is some kind of plague. Or is it just easier to sit back and complain about government? Are there any persons wanting, yearning to learn what the Constitution is all about? Or are you going to be in the category that President Benson named as apathetic and asleep? The Constitution is our Standard of Liberty, given to us by God. Can we afford to treat it so lightly? Can we blatantly afford to allow our grandchildren be ruled over by socialists without any resistance because of carelessness?

Believe me, I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed but I'm giving it all I can to show Heavenly Father I care.

What does the word befriend mean to you?

Doctrine and Covenants 98:6
6 Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my church, in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land.

God gave us the Constitution through the shedding of blood.

Doctrine and Covenants 101:79,80
79 Therefore, it is not right that any man should be in bondage one to another.
80 And for this purpose have I established the Constitution of this land, by the hands of wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood.

Did they shed their blood for nothing?

[lundbaek]

As the Prophet, President Benson told us what it means to "befriend the Constitution in this critical hour and secure the blessings of liberty and ensure the protection and guidance of our Father in Heaven":
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1987/11/our-d ... nstitution" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"First and foremost, we must be righteous."
"we must learn the principles of the Constitution in the tradition of the Founding Fathers."
"we must become involved in civic affairs to see that we are properly represented"
"we must make our influence felt by our vote, our letters, our teaching, and our advice.We must become accurately informed and then let others know how we feel."

[friendsofthe]

Freedomfighter, I appreciate your comments. We need to understand the constitution because there will come a day, in the very near future, when we will be holding it up as a standard to the nation. I believe that after our present government is cast down and “judgment is given to the Saints” as Daniel says, freedom loving people will seek to be associated with that millennial kingdom (which will be constitutional) and many will join the church.

The time for constitutional education among the Saints is getting short. Some of our greatest constitutional teachers such as Cleon Skousen and Stephen Pratt have fulfilled their mission and passed on. We are about to move on to the next phase, the cleansing. We won’t turn things around but we need to be as prepared for what’s coming. Just my two cents worth.

[freedomforall]

Police & Military - Time to Choose

[MsEva]

Thank you for your enthusiasm for the Constitution FF. I believe when the flag is flown upside down it means our country is in distress-at least that what I read a few months back, I hope it's right..lol I agree we need to choose; we also need to pray to know what the Lord would have us do. It may be different for each individual and I do know the Lord knows our heart and how many of us want to fight to defend the Constitution. Thank you for your posts.

[freedomforall]

Thank you for your enthusiasm for the Constitution FF. I believe when the flag is flown upside down it means our country is in distress-at least that what I read a few months back, I hope it's right..lol I agree we need to choose; we also need to pray to know what the Lord would have us do. It may be different for each individual and I do know the Lord knows our heart and how many of us want to fight to defend the Constitution. Thank you for your posts.

Thank you MsEva. Yes, you are correct about what it means to fly the flag upside down.

Take a look at this video, Michael covers it. Actually, all the segments teach us about the Constitution.




He states that most people in this country don't even know we live in a republic, not a democracy.

Do we know what an "Allodial Title" is? When we buy a home do we also own the land it sits on?
Do we know what a "Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin" is? Would you like to buy a car you don't have to pay taxes on, or register it?

Michael covers it.

[freedomforall]

Know Your Constitution

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[MsEva]

Thank you for more info on the Constitution FF!

[freedomforall]

Thank you for more info on the Constitution FF!

Thanks, maybe there's something for everybody. Some will like one type of presentation and others another.

[mes5464]

All of this is familiar to me but I am struggling with how to implement this in my own life.

[freedomforall]

All of this is familiar to me but I am struggling with how to implement this in my own life.

Simply get a pocket size booklet containing the constitution and read a little at a time, or go to one of the links provided in this forum and spend a few minutes listening to someone teach about it. There is also a website with Constitution quizzes that makes it fun.

http://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-con ... tory-quiz/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Unless you meant something else.

[singyourwayhome]

There was no intent on my part to treat this thread "like the plague", and not for many others, either.
I just spotted it this morning, and my first thought when I saw you'd posted videos is that they will be great for homeschool today! Right after we have math, writing, and children's choir. I'll get back with you then. Thanks.

[freedomforall]

As the Prophet, President Benson told us what it means to "befriend the Constitution in this critical hour and secure the blessings of liberty and ensure the protection and guidance of our Father in Heaven":
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1987/11/our-d ... nstitution" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"First and foremost, we must be righteous."
"we must learn the principles of the Constitution in the tradition of the Founding Fathers."
"we must become involved in civic affairs to see that we are properly represented"
"we must make our influence felt by our vote, our letters, our teaching, and our advice.We must become accurately informed and then let others know how we feel."

BTW, thanks for the talk by ETB. I try to make acknowledgements but miss some.

[freedomforall]

Freedomfighter, I appreciate your comments. We need to understand the constitution because there will come a day, in the very near future, when we will be holding it up as a standard to the nation. I believe that after our present government is cast down and “judgment is given to the Saints” as Daniel says, freedom loving people will seek to be associated with that millennial kingdom (which will be constitutional) and many will join the church.

The time for constitutional education among the Saints is getting short. Some of our greatest constitutional teachers such as Cleon Skousen and Stephen Pratt have fulfilled their mission and passed on. We are about to move on to the next phase, the cleansing. We won’t turn things around but we need to be as prepared for what’s coming. Just my two cents worth.

You got it! :-BD

[freedomforall]

There was no intent on my part to treat this thread "like the plague", and not for many others, either.
I just spotted it this morning, and my first thought when I saw you'd posted videos is that they will be great for homeschool today! Right after we have math, writing, and children's choir. I'll get back with you then. Thanks.

Try these.

Here is a good lesson: http://www.funtrivia.com/newflash/trivia.cfm?qid=269200" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-kids/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jlgprovo]

WE ARE AS THE ARMIES OF HELAMAN!

As you may know, the Utah Sheriffs' Association has recently written a letter to President Obama, declaring that they are willing to fight to the death, if necessary, in order to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution and the Right to Bear Arms that it guarrantees.

(Link to Letter Here: http://www.utahsheriffs.org/USA-Home_fi ... tter_1.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

We, the Citizens of Utah, elected our Sheriffs. We are proud of them for their commitment to the U.S. Constitution and to their Oaths of Office.

Consistent with the U.S. Constitution, we seek only to protect our Domestic Tranquility and our Second Amendment Rights from whomever conspires to violate either of them.

To the extent that we are forced, by misguided and dishonest federal agents, into a position of using our firearms or other forceful methods, in defense of our Domestic Tranquility and/or our Second Amendment Rights, we will do so with the full knowledge and confidence that the U.S. Constitution not only permits, but actually upholds and enshrines into Law, our God-Given and natural rights to do so.

The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. No President, nor any federal agent, is above the Constitution itself. In fact, to paraphrase Thomas Jefferson, the entire federal government, including the President, is "bound by the chains of the Constitution." And, the Constitution says, quite clearly, that the right to bear arms "shall not be infringed."

Furthermore, it takes three-fourths of the State Legislatures to amend the U.S. Constitution. Unless and until that happens, we claim our rights, under the U.S. Constitution, to defend our Domestic Tranquility and our Second Amendment Rights, with force if necessary, from all enemies, foreign and domestic, including even officials of the U.S. Government who violate their Oath to the Constitution and attempt to violate our Second Amendment Rights and/or our Domestic Tranquility.

If this President and his administration cannot be trusted to obey their Oaths of Office, as the proud and noble Sheriffs of Utah do, then it falls upon us, the People, to join with our local law enforcement officers to enforce the U.S. Constitution from the grass roots. Indeed, this is very clearly the intent of the Second Amendment to begin with, when it describes the purpose of individual firearms ownership as "being necessary for the security of a free State." Any other interpretation of this clause is treason against the United States Constitution and will be treated as such within the borders of our free State.

Like the armies of Helaman, we will be protected and victorious in this mission. Why? Because it is right. Both God and the Constitution of the United States are on our side.

Jonathan L. Gal, Provo, UT

[jlgprovo]

The left tries to use the Supremacy Clause as if it is a carte-blanche for the President to do whatever he wants.

Nothing could be further from the true meaning of the Supremacy Clause.

The Supremacy Clause actually upholds and reinforces the rest of the Constitution, including the entire Bill of Rights and the other amendments.

It says, in effect, that the Second Amendment is Supreme. It is higher, even, than the President and the Supreme Court.

[jlgprovo]

Article VI of the Constitution:

This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution....

!. It is the Supreme Law of the land
2. Judges in every state shall be bound by it
3. Senators, Representatives and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution

How does our President and his cronies get away with circumventing it?
How does the Supreme Court get away with doing the same thing?
How do they get away with it without charges against them?
Why does Congress, in many cases, sit on their laurels and ignore the Constitution while in session?
Why is it they do not feel bound to uphold and defend the Constitution as stated in their oath of office?
Worst yet, why does the public not hold them accountable for not doing so?

Why is the statement in the Declaration of Independence, stating we can as a public, rid ourselves of bad government and put in new guards not being addressed by any of the news media?

...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence,...
...when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--

Does anyone believe in these words?

Abolish
Institute
Safety, Happiness and Prudence
Long train of abuses and usurpations
Despotism
It is their right
It is their duty
Throw off
New guards
and Future security?

The U.S. Constitution defines a system of Government, but it also includes, implicitly, a "Right To Revolution" ... a 'self-destruct mechanism' ... if you will. It is as if we, the People built a robot to serve us, but we knew, when we built it, that the robot might, someday, turn against us and try to enslave us or kill us. So, knowing that, we built a 'self-destruct' mechanism into the robot, which We, The People, control. It is called the Second Amendment. The 2nd Amendment contains within it an implicit "Right To Revolution" ... or "Right To Destroy The Federal Government" when & if it violates our rights.

Without that 'self-destruct mechanism', the U.S. Government will continue to slide down the slippery slope of tyranny until the point when, not only gun rights, but also religion, fair trials, free press, and even the vote itself are abolished. That's where this administration is headed, and they have proven, during the election of 2012, that even the right to vote is not safe anymore.

When the federal government gets that far out of line, the only recourse left to the People is the implicit "Right To Revolution" which is embodied by the Second Amendment and reinforced by the writings of Thomas Jefferson and other anti-federalists.

In other words, Revolution is Legal! It is justified by the Constitution.

[freedomforall]

I thought these were worth posting for immediate viewing.







Anyone familiar with Lars Larson?