Theory & the Framers

Photo by Erick Todd on Pexels.com Other than the “general welfare clause” there is no phrase in the Constitution more perverted, used and abused than the …

“Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many. ”- ALEXANDER …

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 …