Southerner, American, Lover of Liberty, PhD of political science, professor, blogger.
I hope that the following realization is as impactful to you as it has been for me. I’m sure you’ve heard the president or other members of government give their oaths of office before. But have you ever really listened to what they’re saying? Further, have you ever taken the time to contemplate how unique …
I Do Solemnly Swear to… Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States Read More »
How many of you have noticed over the past few articles on the 14th Amendment that the Court has been the primary wielder of this amendment’s power? Right? I mean, most of the major shifts in power from state to federal have occurred, not by legislative statue, but Supreme Court interpretation. Abortion, marriage, contraceptives, integration …
The Amendments Series: The Fourteenth Amendment’s Enforcement Clause Read More »
Something I’ve come to recognize more and more, and by default, emphasize more and more when speaking to various groups is this: we should throw out 95% of what we hear from candidates campaigning for some government position. That seems a bit harsh, I know, but I’m actually being kind… I didn’t say 100%. 😉 …
Fast Food Politics: America’s Demand for Political Junk Food Read More »
As of this writing, it looks like we may have a divided government yet again. While one party may take one chamber and the presidency, it does not appear that one party is going to take all three. And this should be a sigh a relief for Americans…no matter your party affiliation. Click to read more.
“…Nor shall any State… deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Equal protection under the law is an essential part of a Constitutional and free society. It would be silly to create a government tasked with writing laws to protect us and our private property from each other, confine …
The Amendments Series: Amendment 14, The Equal Protection Clause Read More »
I’m sure most of you have now read the “leaked” documents about the potential Supreme Court ruling on the Mississippi ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. In other words, you’ve probably seen headlines like, “Roe v Wade Overturned”, “Abortion Rights Ended”, “Democracy’s Downfall?”, “A Win for the Right”, “Abortion Ended!” or a slew …
“The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office …
The Constitution for Dummies: Article VI Clause 3 Read More »
“Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial …
The Amendments Series: The 14th Amendment, Due Process Read More »
Before I unpack the rest of the Fourteenth Amendment, I need to take a moment to hammer down the significance of “incorporation” and this amendment’s contribution to it. Prior to the amendment’s passage and even based on Supreme Court precedent, Barron v. Baltimore (1833), the Constitution and, more specifically, The Bill of Rights, did NOT …
The Amendment Series: The 14th Amendment-Incorporation Read More »
John Quincy Adams said “Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people.” Read further to learn why arbitrary power must be avoided at all costs.