Monday, September 3, 2018

№ 413: Originalism!

WaPoTrump couldn’t care less about Kavanaugh’s judicial philosophy (Paywall)

. . .let’s be honest about why he was chosen — and why his choice is so popular on the right. It’s not because of his judicial philosophy, known as “originalism” — i.e., trying to discern the original meaning of the Constitution.

    Originalism.
    Remember when
    the only folks voting
    were rich white men?
    Indeed!
    We currently are seeking ways
    to return once again
    to those glorious days.

    Really! 
    The founders never intended
    one “man” one vote.
    They never pretended.
    Okay, okay.
    “Men created equal”.
    Until someone thought of
    the possible sequel:
    the notion absurd
    of meaning that word.

    Factually, 
    as a matter of act,
    they meant only “men” exact-
    ly as they: 
    white, manly, Protestant.
    (NOT A ONE OF 'EM GAY!)
    Maybe one or two Catholics
    from England's shores,
    if they weren't too Papist
    nor in their practice
    all that hyperactive.

    AND 
    though they would tolerate
    some divergent views,
    they certainly would not
    have welcomed THE JEWS.
    Nor Muslims. 
    Nor Hindus. 
    Nor Sikhs.
    Nor Eastern Rite Russians.
    Nor Buddhists. 
    Nor Orthodox Greeks.
    Nor Rastafarians.
    No place for Vegans. 
    Or Vegetarians!

    NOW 
    that GOD'S PEOPLE are finally winning. . .
    high time for US to go back to beginning.
    Stifle dissent, shrinking the tent,
    in keeping with Founding Founders intent:
    a country of white, Christian, 
    gun-wielding men.