Review by disregard of democracy - Supreme Court against the American people

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Democracy does not take into account: the Supreme Court against the American people is a controversial work of Dr. Jamin B. Raskin, Professor of Constitutional Law at American University. His writings have been published in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Nation, The American Prospect, The Washington Monthly, The American Lawyer, Legal Times, and George and slate. He is also the author of students. This book was published in 2003 by Routledge (Taylor & Francis Books Inc.)with the ISBN: 0415934397 and $ 27.50 price in the United States.

The book contains ten chapters in 242 pages, bibliography and index, as an endnote. Each chapter begins with a prologue by the famous quotes American America. As evident from the title, the debate on policy issues relating to the issue of democracy under the Constitution and Supreme Court decisions in the United Stats of America. The books were printed and bound in a strong bondseems that the severity of legal issues. A hammer on the front cover standing double arrow is shown, which involved a metaphor for the doubts and concerns of the Supreme Court decision, which is in a dilemma, should be hammered on the head, it can be.

Brian P. Marron said in his review of the work:

"In democracy does not take into account, Professor Jamin Raskin discusses how the Supreme Court failed to enforce basic political rights by subordinating democratic principles inherentConstitution. The court does not condone the usurpation of the sovereignty of the people through the manipulation of the electoral process. The court does not protect the functioning of democratic principles in our lives every day in cases treated with schools and businesses. In this book, Raskin offers several solutions for the democratic deficit in Anchorage including several proposed constitutional amendment to clear democratic rights. However, applications are presented in a way thatthat the book is the most effective way to support a democratic reform movement could be detrimental. '

This book, of course, not as a guide, but as something informative for those with concerns about democracy, especially in the contemporary United States context, might be useful. As John Sweeney, president of the AFL-CIO is against this book:

"An exciting book to attack the Supreme Court on political rights of citizens. This book is essential reading for anyoneCitizens who are concerned about the fate of our democracy. "

Raskin, focusing on Bush vs. Gore (2000) "The adoption of elitist and reactionary impulses of contemporary conservatism were outvoted democracy does not take account of a convincing plan for 'we the people" to the court, by some constitutional amendments Fundamental in the new century. Raskin aggressive "constitutional patriotism" shows the way for a democratic constitution, the judiciary and the nation. "

In his lectureRaskin calls for amending the Constitution with an amendment to the 'right to vote "amendment because he believes that is not a true democratic vote in a document 3 / 5 share for States men. He also recommended for the general election campaign, in which the presidents of all its 18 years of age must be selected and the elderly, and of course, not vote direct election system, in its proposal, each candidate receives at least 50% of profits regardless of his choice or hisBelonging to a large, little or no political party would be the president of the United States of America. Raskin offers, if no candidate could get half the vote, the candidates will split votes in the final standings for each other and this process should be continued until the criterion can not win.

EJ Dionne Author Why Americans Hate Politics, and you only see "Dead: Why Progressives dominate the new political era has a thinkable about this book. HeHe said

"American democracy thrives because people like Jamin Raskin, an eloquent, thoughtful and provocative small-d democratic, to the best of ourselves in our quest for equality and the rule of 'man. I disagree with some of his ideas Like me, and before I feel rested and even electrified. The problem old liberal judicial activism. The new edition has a conservative judicial activism that would limit the ability of the democratic branches of our governmentto solve public problems. For liberals, says Raskin, "it is time to release all remaining nostalgic enthusiasm for the Supreme Court." He's right. '

In general, this work will be the theme to a minimum, new visions of American democracy, and this point, whether to accept the kind of people "or simply an oligarchy disguised mockery of democracy.

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Ancient Greek, Roman Contrasts - Democracy with Emperor Alexander with Julius

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Ancient Roman history books tell us about the unique sense of ambition and strong physical presence of Julius Caesar, the greatest of Caesar. Julius took his Roman legions, well beyond the borders of Rome and established the Roman Empire, with him as the first dictator, or individual leaders.

That is, of course, paid for his life, and even then, a number of others, I would say, Caesar continued to rule the leader, rather than the Council on an equal footing, the Senate andForum has been.

The early Roman model was followed, that of Greece, where the first modern example of honest had been created all with the same power of their individual vote on a matter of urgency and efficiency: they all had their say.

To begin his triumphal return to Rome, Julius Caesar came to himself, and then crossed the river Rubicon. He had been reluctant to understand the story, but not for long, because this plan was the construction in the mastery of mind and heart for years ambitious.

ItJulius said as he would prefer to be raised in every village, as a second first time in Rome. And so he became the first in each village, has captured one after another until reaching the Atlantic Ocean and was no more villages to collect the family of Rome.

But supported by his conquests, he and his men had settled down, began the construction of roads and forts and the exchange of children between the villages to work with them in distant countries, the divide and rule as usual. "The boys new soldiers loyal to Rome, where a thousand miles from his hometown. It worked very well and has been used by dictators intelligent. But it was Julius Caesar, the father of his country, civilization in Europe has led in the wild.

For some time went to Rome as a power is to continue to talk in terms of a united Europe as a language in itself, and now many versions of Latin between Portugal and Spain to France, Belgium, Italy and, asRomania and beyond, and Christians all. Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look they are, but all the people who prefer to have a voice and an opportunity to express their deepest thoughts freely.

In its own way gave his life, Julius, in order to ensure that a civilized people find each other, and perhaps could be the first in the village is not all.

During his Rubicon, the Indus, Alexander had the soldiers home, and they did. A man usually with Julius, or a Senate like Greece? We will discuss further:This was the time when defining the definition of nation-empires over the next thousand years. Is not a fight is not yet complete.

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Thai wives and girlfriends - some stories

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People living in Thailand for a while, 'Listen to stories of men in the West (or farang as we are known here) and the bizarre behavior of their wives and girlfriends Thai. At this point of view from outside is often a source of joy. Sometimes it's just strange behavior. Other times it is a shocking willingness to cheat on their partners completely Farang.

Some of the things that only women make you laugh, but there are still other times take
breathsheer audacity of their actions, their ability to put aside any semblance of morality and settlement, the only way for their own purposes. There are other times when their own stupidity that steals your breath away.

The following four stories all happened to my little village of Phuket, where there's a whole series of pairs farang Thai. These stories are just some of the things that Thai women were given up.

Inappropriate behavior

A youngEuropean boy and his Thai girlfriend in the house I lived in the past three months. Both are very friendly and quickly present themselves. Sometimes sharing a drink in the garden seems like a mere boy in progress. She is very talkative and generally happy. She does not drink, smoke, play games or take the drug, which is a promising beginning for the material girl Thai.

The problem is that he regularly goes completely off the rails. Every two or three days after theira topic of great. I say the argument, but in reality it is usually only their voice is heard shouting insults. Throws things get broken window, and then there are the tears and the drama on the road.

The result is that usually packs her suitcase and says it goes away completely. A great show is done. This is to say goodbye, to tell us, because we will never see it. Call a taxi and then situated opposite to his house and asked to leave her boyfriend, forwell.

He remains quiet inside and ignore the whole charade. The fact is, we all know, not that they leave. You can return the same day. Otherwise, it will be the next day somehow triumphed. In fact, this excuse has to leave so shallow that, rather than their bags bag, is now in the habit of hiding in our house, so as not to disturb.

What are the arguments? Some of them are usually accused of playing
Work with other women. Often, that has the money for something that is thought to have spent generously. But it is his money! Pay her a generous concession. When Thai women trying this routine to stop their farang boyfriends their money, not because they want to save money. It 'a simple reason. Most spent the friend, much less for them there remained the squeeze-out of him.

This girl has already told my wife, has three other farangFriends. This is one of the things that come to us Westerners not easy. Is not just that this game is to fool their friends. They think it's something to brag and boast about it if they just under the nose of his friend, the better. Because the thought of my wife told me do not know. Takes probably all Thai women cheat on their partners and farang, which my wife would be smart impressed.

I do not interfere in other peopleRelations, not to say that I was this guy on the other friends. However, I do not think he is like an idiot. He is back in Europe this week, and I doubt that his relationship with this girl in Thai - but you never know.

Gambling

The previous occupants of that house was a European-style and his Thai wife. He has worked in Europe for six months a year, and has lived in Phuket for six months. He had this wayYear, and when, in Phuket, seemed to always have a good relationship. The problem is that for the six months he was gone, his wife had their vices is gambling, and entertainment.

Gambling appears to be a really big problem for some women in Thailand. I met some of the Thai women in our duty to carry out a deck of cards. Everyone says the same thing. It 'only a bit' of fun for little money. 've Seen how they play, and not for fun. They get very intense,There's not much fun, and even if the stakes are, start small, grow quickly. I've heard of women gaining or losing as 30,000 baht in those "fun" games.

It seems that something in the mentality Thai only very open to gambling
Addiction. Perhaps it is the belief in lucky numbers and fate. Whatever it is, there are good reasons why gambling is illegal in Thailand. It is an endless source of problems, especially for women with money Thaiand time on their hands, and women of Farang.

So every morning, this Thai woman on the way to their local card game. Sometimes she would go for two or three days - you can really play that long. He was doing this for years and I believe that she was losing too much. But then the problems started.

The first sign was when he began asking for loans. At first it was only small amounts that we were happy to give you. But then he wanted 10,000 baht. I knew that this was aSign of a serious problem. It was his loss behind her. The only way to return the money was if he had the luck in the game, so I gave her the loan was rejected.

Of course there are other ways to borrow money in Thailand. If any of these girls is to keep on the track, will slip. Soon there were rough looking Thai men at his door to ask for a refund. He sold his bike and began instead to rent. She sold jewelry and furniture, but used the money for their huntingLosses and loan sharks appeared. Began to disappear for a week at a time. It was evident that their situation was out of control. Then she was gone.

I do not think that sharks got her loan. She packed her suitcase in the middle of the night and fled. There were rumors about what they should, and for such sums would
to do a good job to disappear. There were calls to ask her husband because she could not contact his wife. When he returned to Phuket, there wereNo trace of her. Had not been for his family, at least not return that would have allowed. Simply run away from all the debts and marriage.

Pretend pregnancies

A good friend was very happy that his wife was expecting their first child. The sister of his wife was also satisfied others, but for some reasons. They wanted copies of the ultrasound examinations of the fetus. Australia had a friend that she was sucking like an old crate. He had already twiceconvinced him that she was pregnant and necessary medical expenses. Then, of course, has had two miscarriages and so needed more medical expenses.

Now he tried the same routine for the third time, but has proven to be a bit 'harder to convince. Wanted to see the ultrasound. So, how lucky that his sister happened to be pregnant.

My friend absolutely put her foot down. In any case, he wanted his child to be used as a tool in a Thai bargirls fraud. It is one thing;Step back and watch these girls tear their farang friends. And 'quite another to play an active role in the game of deception.

Without a copy of an ultrasound examination his bluff was called and she was caught. The Australian friend gave up. All sorts of drama ensued. He had a Thai friend and together they lived the high life. Without their benefactors, fast-running huge debts. The friend left in Thailand. She got her mother to borrow money.You default on the loan and her mother spent two days in jail, until my friend gave his bond - after all, is the mother of his wife.

So much drama and anguish that we think can really learn the lesson. And would you believe - the friend in Australia has decided to give him a chance. Now he spends money like water is always convinced that everything that has worked for the better.

Oh yeah, not another thing he said the AustralianFriend. He is ready to start a family, but can not bear children. E 'sterile.

Everything to lose

All these previous stories fade in minor compared to what has happened this guy. I do not know him personally, but I know its neighbors. Worked in Bangkok and arrived in Phuket at the weekend with his wife to see. Their relationship was rocky, and she is working on an amicable split. Who owned the house, but there was still an outstandingMortgage.

One weekend he came home to empty it. Everything of value had disappeared. She was confused and looking for an explanation. Soon he was a representative of a bank who arrived shortly after. The bank has recovered the house. "This can not be," he said. "I have to pay the mortgage each month. Guy said the bank - "The mortgage is with another bank. His wife has a second mortgage on the property and she did not pay."

The type of immigrationrealized he had lost verything. He sought a way out, but there was none. Can I use my payment? It 'too late. I'm going to a lawyer! It 'too late. We are taking action for the month. It is now complete. In blind rage, he started this farang smashing the house. The bank called the police and arrested. The house was no longer his property, he should pay the damages.

In the following days to the fullest extent of the betrayal of his wife wasclear. Had
not only took a second mortgage on the property, but had used as collateral
a loan from the local mafia. Took the money and disappeared. There were two banks and the fight against the local mafia to who was entitled to his own house.

I had only once before his wife arrived a couple of weeks. He came around to our call for a home
100,000 Baht loan. He said he would write a contract and return 110,000 baht very
next week. Of course, werejected this generous offer. It must also be aware that it had no intention of paying. He played the round until you have a sucker willing to give loans to be found. Actually it was a local Thai girl has a beard. It's a small world. Another friend of mine recently met this guy farang working offshore. He worked all the hours he could get to pay its debts. The bank originating the mortgage has insisted that he must pay, or are at his disposal from the blacklistThailand. He still loves Thailand and here his life and will not be blacklisted.

Conclusion

I would like to generalize and say in every case, all Thai women are intrigued or a madman. All four women had one thing in common, all had worked in the sex industry. This does not mean that all Thai girls from the sex industry are poor. Nor is that all Thai girls who have never worked in the sex industry well. But overall, theseThis behavior is much more likely for women who have worked in the sex industry to come.

The tourism sector of the sex is all to extract as much money as possible from customers. The girls learn to lie, scheme and play their customers like a violin. You can use the same mentality to pay their long-term relationships. I'm still playing, and unfortunately, because of their relationship, how much money they squeeze from their farang.

II know a lot of people who have great Thai women. I would go as to say that
Kind of stories minority and the majority of men who are in Thailand there is a great woman. Cultural differences are still due to some difficulties and Thai women certainly not a couple of things that we find strange. As long as both parties are willing to jeopardize all the work can be good.

This is not a purely Thai. I know people who have been stripped by womentheir
own country. And the divorce rate in the West are so high that there's really no point in insisting on the number of non-farang-Thai relations. The insidious side of Thai women no universal truth. However, these stories seem to be more common than elsewhere. I think it's mainly a byproduct of the way many of these relationships started.

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