Will the Second Amendment protect us from the US military?
We have lost touch with much of the Constitution’s meaning. The Second Amendment is about collective action. That we don’t see this shows our worst weakness.
james madison
Was the Constitutional Convention a runaway, a second (but peaceful) revolution?
Summary: In 1787 we had a runaway Convention. But the Founders had good reasons for their actions, clearly stated in the Federalist Papers. The words have the same meaning and power today, and give the same hope and peril for any future efforts to change the Constitution. This is the second in a series: (1) …
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Why the U.S. cannot inflate its way out of debt
Summary: As we slowly become aware of our government’s debt load, we seek easy solutions. How sad that there are no easy solutions. America was born in a decision about debt. Treasury Secretary Hamilton proposed that the United States assume the war debts of the states incurred during the Revolutionary, paid for by tariffs on imported …
Light the fireworks – the campaign starts today!
The campaign begins today. It does not end on 4 November 2010. Or 4 November 2012. It ends when enough citizens in America participate in the political process so that gain control of the government. Not just voting, choosing between candidates on the ballot like a drunk choosing what brand of rotgut and cancer sticks for tonight’s binge. Rather …
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