The Mischiefs of Corruption
“All tyrannies,” wrote Algernon Sidney, “had their beginnings from corruption.” He drew most of his illustrations in Discourses Concerning Government from the Roman experience, which, in little over a hundred… Read more »
The John Birch Society v. We the People Part II
Subtitle: The Article VI Placebo There are some bright guys at The John Birch Society (JBS). Since I share their exasperation with Washington DC, I wish they devoted more of… Read more »
The John Birch Society v. We the People Part I
Subtitle: Correct the Defects. When it comes to its talking points, The John Birch Society (JBS) is thick with assertions and thin with evidence and history. For instance, the JBS… Read more »
The Civil War Upon Us Part II
“Civil war,” wrote Algernon Sidney, “is a disease, but tyranny is the death of the state.” The aftermath of war extends beyond physical destruction. Not just PTSD in individuals, but… Read more »
That Precious Jewel – American Citizenship
I’m an unabashed American. That’s an American without hyphens. Snowflake objections to our past don’t concern me. I’m proud of it all. All men are born equal, but not all… Read more »
A Different Take on the Bill of Rights
I cringe a little when I read Facebook posts relating how our Constitution was designed to limit the federal government. They imply a pre-existing government went astray and needed curtailment…. Read more »
Article V – Assert our Sovereignty
Use it or lose it. Article V opponents believe America is too corrupt to be trusted with a Convention of the States. They believe We The People fulfilled Ben Franklin’s… Read more »
The Executive – A Future Deep State Tool?
Lesser men would have folded long ago. What modern President other than Donald Trump could withstand the continuous assaults? The attackers go beyond Congress, the Intelligence community and media. A… Read more »
The Civil War Upon Us*
Subtitle: Democrats Learn the Lesson of 1860. The Lincoln and Trump elections flipped the card table of American politics. As in 1860, there was no middle ground in 2016 between… Read more »
A Different Take on Religious Freedom
Limit the free exercise of Judeo-Christianity? On the contrary, the government of the United States should protect and encourage our religious character. The Constitution charters it to do so. All… Read more »