A Different Take on Federalism Part IV
There’s an ages-old problem with republics: majoritarian tyranny. If the law is whatever the fifty percent plus one of the people or their reps determine, then the legislative body is… Read more »
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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 »
Independence, John Locke and Article V
When the time arrived to put independence into writing, our Founders embraced the principles of John Locke (1632-1704). Given the simplicity of Locke’s fundamentals and the popularity of his works… Read more »
Just a Little Tyranny
By an eyelash, portions of my community avoided a ban on housecats. I am not kidding. Last Saturday, my wife and I attended a meeting of county commissioners, civic groups,… Read more »
Election Angst
On November 8th, the last ballots will be cast for Representatives, Senators and a President. At the risk of betraying my age, I recall when nearly all voting was done… Read more »
Government in Rebellion
The Latin rebellare means renewal of war. When a town or tribe was conquered and terms of peace agreed to, it was in rebellion if it violated its settlement with… Read more »
States, The Natural Second Party
While political parties ideally represent the common interests of their members, a contradiction has developed within the GOP over the past twenty years. Leadership and rank-and-file members work toward irreconcilable… Read more »
Tyranny Isn’t Government
It is madness to think a government founded on free principles can long exist through tyrannical means. Yet through their actions, that is what a majority of Americans apparently believe…. Read more »
In the Twilight of Free Government
Free Government is that happy condition wherein government respects and protects the unalienable, Natural Rights of the nation, and makes no law without its consent. In the twilight of free government:… Read more »