One Nation, Indivisible?
We take the words of the pledge for granted, as if they represent some unassailable truism. Do They?
Health Care On Federal Enclaves, And Really Silly Journalists.
Did the Founders approve of Obamacare in 1798? Absurd.
When are Federal Laws Supreme?
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof;
The Middle Ground is Dangerous
Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another – too often ending in the loss of both.
Nullify Now! Rocks Philly
The tour rolled into Philadelphia last Saturday with its message of constitutional fidelity, state rollback of ever increasing federal overreach reach and decentralization of power.
Who Was the Real Thomas Jefferson?
No one doubts that our understanding of historical figures may need to be revisited from time to time. But academic specialists have been known to overreach. To portray a historical figure in a light exactly opposed to the popular impression and to how all other scholars have viewed him is far more exciting than repeating [...]
The Next Steps Toward Liberty
We’re at a defining moment in history. Chris Dixon explains – and encourages..
The Bill of Rights Applies to the Federal Government
What government does U.S. Bill Of Rights limit? The Feds, not the States
On Mandates, and Everything Else, Don’t Count on the Courts!
The States. They not only have a right, but a duty, to stand up and say NO to unconstitutional federal acts. Most of what the feds do qualifies.
Lincoln: Did he Really Say that?
Woods: “Why am I not surprised that someone with this mentality opposes nullification?”
James Madison and the Gathering Storm Prophecy
Madison paints a picture of what the union would look like under healthy conditions and then contrasts that with terminal conditions that would destroy the union. His portrayal is fascinating and worth applying today.
NDAA: “We must resist. We must oppose. We must reverse”
Channeling Madison, from across the political spectrum
State and Local Resistance to NDAA is Growing
Media conference to update reporters and bloggers on resistance to the NDAA
Big Government Tramples Dignity
to the president, I represent nothing but a colored dot in a swirling mass of humanity…
Executive War Powers Have Strict Constitutional Limits
No, Mr. Panetta, the president is NOT authorized to do what you claim.
Republicans Pushing Mandates on State Courts
House Rules Committee: “Violate Your Oath No Matter How You Vote!” It’s a stunning betrayal of all those hardworking, pro-Constitution Americans who gave U.S. House Republicans their majority. Republicans controlling the House Rules Committee have added sweeping new mandates on the states to a bill repealing part of Obamacare. The result is revised H.R. 5. Just [...]
The 14th Amendment and the Bill of Rights
Did Congress or the ratifying States intend to incorporate, in whole or in part, the Bill of Rights
Can the President Kill You?
Judge Nap questions the role of president as judge, jury and executioner
Virginia NDAA Nullification Bill headed to Governor Bob McDonnell. Veto Imminent?
“Sign it, or let it pass!” That’s the message to send to Bob McDonnell.
The Rule of Law
by Scott Strzelczyk In 2010, U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson ruled the individual mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. While a significant ruling in context of expansive federal powers under the commerce clause, of paramount importance is the underlying fundamental principle of the Rule of Law. The Rule of [...]
