cross-posted from the Oregon Tenth Amendment Center

So, the time has come. The “super-committee”is about to fail and “draconian cuts” (read reductions in the rate of increase over the next 10 years) are on the way.

As I said when the stupid idea was passed to defer decisions to an unconstitutional body’s decision making prowess, this has failed. But now that it has failed, and we are on the precipice of a sizable slowing of the rate of growth in government, I have one suggestion…. Don’t stop it! This is now the perfect way for any politician to cut spending, without having to appear to be the “bad guy.” Nobody gets targeted, nobody wins, nobody loses. Just allow the “automatic reductions” to happen (as you said you would when you counted them as “real” spending “cuts” during the debt-ceiling debate earlier this year).

Now… I know it goes against everything that is inside a politician… to allow responsible actions to occur, (even if through inaction), but please…… let this one slide!! Ignore the calls for “special legislation” to prevent the spending cuts you promised earlier this year. Ignore the pundits on TV calling for you to spend more. And ignore your own ‘better’ judgement, which is (judging by the actions of a majority of legislators over the last century) fatally flawed. I beseech you to let these cuts happen! Stop spending our Grandchildrens’ future!

The 10th Amendment

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

LEARN MORE

01

Featured Articles

On the Constitution, history, the founders, and analysis of current events.

featured articles

02

Tenther Blog and News

Nullification news, quick takes, history, interviews, podcasts and much more.

tenther blog

03

State of the Nullification Movement

232 pages. History, constitutionality, and application today.

get the report

01

Path to Liberty

Our flagship podcast. Michael Boldin on the constitution, history, and strategy for liberty today

path to liberty

02

Maharrey Minute

The title says it all. Mike Maharrey with a 1 minute take on issues under a 10th Amendment lens. maharrey minute

Tenther Essentials

2-4 minute videos on key Constitutional issues - history, and application today

TENTHER ESSENTIALS

Join TAC, Support Liberty!

Nothing helps us get the job done more than the financial support of our members, from just $2/month!

JOIN TAC

01

The 10th Amendment

History, meaning, and purpose - the "Foundation of the Constitution."

10th Amendment

03

Nullification

Get an overview of the principles, background, and application in history - and today.

nullification