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Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
4 things I learned
can't tax exports
can't tax interstate trade
can't tariff interstate trade
difference between direct and indirect tax
can't tax interstate trade
can't tariff interstate trade
difference between direct and indirect tax
BR - 1/30/14
this would not happen here as the last week has shown. I can't imagine living in a place like that and I think it is sad for those who are stranded.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Senate Outline
The Senate
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state
A continuous body: never at one time is all 6 seats up for election
Term Length: 6 years
Term Limit: none
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state
A continuous body: never at one time is all 6 seats up for election
Term Length: 6 years
Term Limit: none
Originally elected by state legislatures
17 Amendment changed procedures to election by voters.
Before this amendment the Senate was nicknamed the Millionaires club due too the purchasing of seats.
Only one senator for each state is elected at any given election
Exceptions Death and retirement
Formal
- 30 years old
- State resident
- 9 years
Informal
- money
Other Senators can exclude a member with a majority vote
This has been done on 3 occasions
Senators have the power to punish their colleagues for disorderly conduct
With a 2/3 vote the senate can expel one of its members
This has been done 15 times
14 of which were during the Civil War
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
BR - 1/13/14
Unfortunately we are sort of stuck with this reputation, and don't do much to change it. I think we would be better portrayed as just a hardworking group of people.
Friday, January 10, 2014
BR - 1/10/14
I think if anybody's security forces can, it'll be Russia and if I had the chance, I would definitely go.
BR 1/9/13
The closest family member or members should be able to decide
I would not put in the tubes since it can hardly be called "living" and it would be better to die
I would not put in the tubes since it can hardly be called "living" and it would be better to die
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