October 29, 2007

Constitutional Authority

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One of the things that I have always appreciated about my Dad is that he has a great sense of humor. He has worked for INS for over 27 years and has some pretty interesting stories! He emailed me this one today.

Dad, thanks for all the laughs.

One of my officers was testing an applicant for citizenship on his knowledge of U.S. civics and history. The officer asks the, to that point, seemingly astute applicant the following question: "Under our constitutional form of government, who or what body has the authority to declare war?" After just a moments hesitation the applicant responded with confidence "the Republican Party."
After living here as a legal resident the last 7 years, he thought he had this one nailed, for sure...

(The political views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect those of Conor & Koren. Nevertheless, they did find this pretty funny!)
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9 comments:

Jake Knotts said...

that is great

Danny said...

if that was true I think we would have annexed Canada already...

Greg and Edna Silva said...

Wait. I don't get it. You mean that's not true?

Danny, like Puerto Rico, Canada is a territory. We wouldn't need to "annex" it. You home schoolers crack me up.

-Greg

Marina said...

why "constiTUTUtional?

Conor and Koren said...

Marina
what are you talking about? :)

Marina said...

very smart!
i actually love that it's possible to edit your posts on blogger :)

Anonymous said...

Nothing to do with what you wrote but I finally figured out how these blog things work. As Dad would have said "Ok Malerie" (Koren would understand). Love to be able to see whats up with you guys! Love you Lots! SEE YOU SOON!!
Gavin and Emma Auntie Kylie LOVES YOU!!! u 2 Connor and Koren!!!

Kylie

Conor and Koren said...

(The political views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect those of Conor & Koren. Nevertheless, they did find this pretty funny!)

Cara Denney said...

OH MY GOSH! FUNNY! :)