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And I think we as a people need to stop being disingenuous about what the Constitution provides for. It does not provide
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"And I think we as a people need to stop being disingenuous about what the Constitution provides for. It does not provide for this all-encompassing power that we've seen exercised over the last several decades. It's what's gotten us into this bankrupt position"

- Joe Miller

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In this quote, Joe Miller, an American politician and lawyer, expresses a critical point of view on how the U.S. Constitution has actually been translated and applied in contemporary governance. Miller suggests that there has been a deviation from the designated scope and authority of the Constitution, causing a growth of governmental power beyond what the initially envisioned.

The term "disingenuous" indicates that Miller thinks there is a lack of sincerity or sincerity among individuals, particularly those in positions of power, concerning the true intent and restrictions of the Constitution. By stating that the file does not offer "comprehensive power," Miller is stressing that the Constitution was designed to restrict government authority, making sure a system of checks and balances that prevents any one branch or individual from amassing excessive control.

Miller indicates the concentration and exercise of substantial power by the federal government over recent decades as a variance from constitutional concepts. This perspective is often associated with issues about federal overreach and the erosion of individual liberties. By referencing the "insolvent position," he might be alluding to not only financial irresponsibility and increasing national debt however likewise a more comprehensive moral or ethical bankruptcy that occurs when federal government actions are irregular with constitutional worths.

The essence of this critique is a require a return to original constitutional concepts, emphasizing minimal federal government and higher accountability. It reflects a broader dispute in U.S. politics about the balance of power between state and federal authorities, the function of federal government in residents' lives, and the importance of adhering to the Constitution's original intent. Miller's statement acts as a rallying cry for those who promote for stringent constitutionalism and caution against what they view as an over-expansion of government authority.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joe Miller somewhere between May 10, 1967 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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