i am writing an article about the 2006 and the 2008 elections.

i don't know if the word is spelled martial law or marshall law.

martial law

yea...

Marshall Law? That's a good one!!!

** edited by SteveR@CigarBid

Easily confused with the Marshall plan.

Why is it some think spelling = intelligence?

I know some terrible spellers that are extreme intelects and top notch in their fields.

Maybe we should all persue our PhDs in spelling

you could always write about the Dodge City elections of 1876 in which case Marshall (Dillon) Law would be the correct spelling ... that would also have the advantage of making your article a more interesting read ...

lol SteveS. an excellent idea.

Yo R

"i don't know if the word is spelled martial law or marshall law."

Since when did you start worrying about your spelling, the only posts that have correct spelling are your copy/paste posts.

Oh I'm sorry, you were trying to be cute again, huh.

JonR

Rick,

I think you might be onto something here.. I would be interested in reading it when it is completed?

Many People do not realize what rights were just given away back before Christmas this last year before our Elected Officials took their Breaks... they Gave the Pharmaceutical Company's all your Rights... Merry Christmas All!

Bio-Defence Law look it up on Google boys and girls...

Hog

Gee Rick, the suspense is killing me.

It's not going to be about how the republicans stole both of those elections and have usurped the Constitution and the will of people yearning to be free, is it?

Sorry if I gave your plot away.

The 2008 elections have already happened?

It seems that the Republicans will steal this one too because they are assured of the backing of an Alito Supreme Court. And be sure other assorted nefarious deeds will be foisted upon us. That is if the Prez doesn't declare "Marshall" law, suspend elections and install himself as dictator before then.

Just spitballing, I'll be certain to read the "Manifesto" when forthcoming.

Our constitution allows martial law (pretty much the suspension of Habeas Corpus) to be imposed when insurrection or invasion threaten public safety. The Supreme Court decided in 1866 that martial law can't be imposed if the civilian judiciary is functional.* In 1878, the Posse Comitatus Act prohibited the military to undertake law enforcement efforts without the consent of Congress...except for the state's National Guard while under control of the Governor.

(*Ex Parte Milligan 71 US 2)

There are no doubt some intelligent men who are weak in spelling, but any half smart man has heard of a dictionary.

or asks someone who knows

I just get a kick in here...

mispellun = dum

"That is if the Prez doesn't declare "Marshall" law, suspend elections and install himself as dictator before then"

Please don't get my hopes up if you don't know for sure.

JonR

"Why is it some think spelling = intelligence?"

Because spelling exhibits an ability to retain information.

Almost anyone can get good enough grades to pass at just about any education level if they are so inclined. That doesn't mean they're going to retain that information, and it certainly doesn't make them more intelligent than the next guy. More informed maybe...

I must make a concession for Rick. At his advanced age, he has retained so much information that some of it was bound to be pushed out, so spelling errors are acceptable.

My mom was (notice the past tense) one of the most accomplished spellers I knew, but now that she's almost 66... she's been slipping and I know it's attributable to her age.