Machiavelli – Dealing with the Deep State Aristocracy
He who draws his sword against the prince must throw away his scabbard – Italian Renaissance maxim. America doesn’t have a classic aristocracy. But, does it have an order set… Read more »
Our Unbalanced Constitution and Article V
Subtitle: John Adams Reconsiders Republican Government. The American Revolution wasn’t a simple colonial rebellion against English imperialism. It was first and foremost a social revolution. We can hardly imagine today… Read more »
Public Virtue & Article V Opponents
The Golden Age of Virtue, which Article V opponents attach to our early republics, never existed. This isn’t to say the literature and political writings by gentry and revolutionary leaders… Read more »
Republics and Dictators
Subtitle: American Dictator. The National Emergencies Act of 1976 is a hand grenade on our Constitutional shelf. Any President can pull the pin. The spark for this squib is the… Read more »
Another Reason to Keep the Electoral College
Let’s say the democrat party gets its wish. Instead of repealing the 17th Amendment, America goes full radical, rewrites Article II, and does away with the Electoral College (EC). Thanks… Read more »
To Enforce the Constitution We Have
Subtitle: Render the Constitution Enforceable. While we enjoy yet another year of the Trump Renaissance, we should still consider the future. One thing is certain. The Trump era ends no… Read more »
In Praise of Alexander Hamilton Part V – June 18th 1787
Subtitle: Free, not Arbitrary Government. “There is a natural inclination in mankind,” wrote Benjamin Franklin, “to Kingly government.” He wasn’t alone. Convention delegate Hugh Williamson (NC), thought “it was pretty… Read more »
In Praise of Alexander Hamilton Part IV
Subtitle: The Federal Convention June 7th – June 15th. “If we are to be considered as a nation, all State distinctions must be abolished; the whole must be thrown into… Read more »
Jaywalking with Convention of States Opponents
When did a republic extricate itself from imminent tyranny through the election of better or more virtuous people? Perhaps Article V COS opponents will point to the election of President… Read more »
In Praise of Alexander Hamilton Part III
Subtitle: The Federal Convention June 1st – June 6th. “I do not see the danger of the states being devoured by the national government. On the contrary, I wish to… Read more »