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What exactly does the Constitution mean to many self-described "Constitutional" conservatives?

After seeing the results from a recent Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll of Republican primary voters, I have to now beg the question, "What exactly does the Constitution mean to many self-described 'Constitutional' conservatives?"

According to this national poll, 57% of these voters support "establishing Christianity as the national religion," even though the First Amendment of the Constitution plainly states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."

How does that work exactly?

Coyote Blitzer: "So, how would you describe yourself politically? Would you say you're a conservative, a liberal, a moderate?"

Anthony Baloney: "I'm a Constitutional conservative through and through, like most of my GOP and Tea Party brethren."

Blitzer: "But it says here that you would support a measure making Christianity the national religion of this country; is that true?"

Baloney: "Yes, that's 100% true."

Blitzer: "Well, doesn't it state in the U.S. Constitution that 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion'?"

Baloney: "I'm not sure. Does it?"

Blitzer: "It does."

Baloney: "Okay then... So, what are you trying to say?"

Blitzer: "You label yourself as a Constitutional conservative, correct?"

Baloney: "Yes, that's correct."

Blitzer: "How can you call yourself a Constitutional conservative if you support a measure which goes against the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution?"

Baloney: "I don't follow..."

Blitzer: "You call yourself a Constitutional conservative, yet you support making Christianity the national religion in this country even though it says in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' Based on that, how can you accurately describe yourself as a Constitutional conservative?"

Baloney: "Because I believe in the Constitution through and through and am conservative."

Blitzer: "Except for that one part of the Constitution?"

Baloney: "Which part?"

Blitzer: "Jesus fricking Christ..."

Baloney: "What?"

Blitzer: "Oh, nothing. I just need some Aleve for an incoming migraine."

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2015/02/25/3626717/majority-republican-primary-voters-want-establish-christianity-national-religion/
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  1. kate59February 26, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    This is great - Thanks! Needed a laugh today.

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    1. The RozFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:27 AM

      Thanks, and you're very welcome! I'm glad you got a much needed laugh out of it (the writing/the hypocrisy of "Constitutional" conservatives) today!

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