Theory & the Framers

Friends, liberty must first live in the hearts of the people before it can reside in the chambers of government. Consider: what if we do…

You see, we focus so much of our time debating and discussing our “rights”, specifically, those eight rights (the final two rights in the Bill…

It’s important, as American citizens, that we understand and agree upon what we mean when we say “liberty”. We cannot presume to all fight for…

Have you bought into the notion that the “people” know best? That America is a democracy? That government should listen to us and our demands…

Part of understanding American history is understanding that division, debate, vitriol and ultimately, begrudging compromise were a part of every political choice made, especially as…

As we enter the final week before the 2020 elections, it seems Americans can think of little else. Given this and given that people are…

If you haven’t read Federalist 37, go read it now, even before you read my post. It is brilliant, enlightening and sobering. It details the…

n Federalist 23, Alexander Hamilton details the purpose—the reason—for a stronger national government. Pay careful attention to his words. He doesn’t say that the national…

In this midst of internal turmoil in the United States and the always looming threat from external enemies around the world, many Americans would balk…