Theory & the Framers
There is a wealth of information and well thought out theory in the Federalist Papers. Hamilton says “No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the Constitution,…
Have you noticed an increased use of the following terms in American discourse today? Revolution, oppression, and class. I’ve been hearing talk about a revolution…
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…
The YouGov survey mentioned above showed that only 33% of the respondents correctly defined socialism as based on the common ownership of economic and social…
As important as it is for us to understand the theoretical foundations for the U.S. government and Constitution, it is equally important to understand the…
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…
“Delegatus Non Potest Delegare”—-Latin for “delegated power cannot be delegated”. This is an ancient maxim, one that should make intuitive sense, but one that I…
You know the whole idea of “private property” that we cherish here in American? Yup. You have John Locke to thank for that one. So,…
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