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Donald Trump has raised expectations. His State of the Union message satisifed some and raised others. To satisfy them, he must drain the swamp in and of the federal government itself. To make America great again he must re-establish the rule of law. Now he's taking a gamble--with tariffs.

Expectations for 2017

Typically in December we reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the year ahead. It is a time to assess our triumphs and...

Alexander Hamilton, who brilliantly explained the Commerce Clause and our Presidential system. He also saw the danger in a man without a theory. He is a prize example of American exceptionalism and the statesmanship that produced it. And also such things as the electoral college. Sadly, he also founded paper money, the bane of a free republic.

Constitution9 years ago

Electoral College – an important safeguard

Many have urged me to explain the Electoral College vs. popular vote provision of our Constitution and the reasoning behind it. Close analysis without biased political...

The Constitution, which sets forth the principle of rule of law, defines what is unconstitutional, and guarantees freedom of speech and other liberties of a Constitutional republic, and also describes the impeachment power. (How many know of the Jewish roots of this document?) Hypocrisy threatens Constitutional government. Could Israel use a constitution like this? More to the point: would a Convention of States save it, or destroy it? (Example: civil asset forfeiture violates the Constitution.) Quick fixes like Regulation Freedom Amendments weaken it. Furthermore: the Constitution provides for removing, and punishing, a judge who commits treason in his rulings. Furthermore, opponents who engage in lawfare against an elected President risk breaking the Constitution.

Constitution9 years ago

Convention of States: don’t!

Herewith the first installment in the new Trump Elevator Pitch series – open letters to President-elect Donald J. Trump. Each pitch will discuss an issue the...

Guest Columns9 years ago

Rush Limbaugh pushes elector anxiety

For the third day in a row, if El Rushbo wasn’t pushing his new book, he was bantering on about how President Elect Trump’s inauguration might...

Chris Christie of New Jersey: did he learn anything?

Executive9 years ago

Chris Christie not a trustworthy leader

This is a time, not only for Americans to join hands, but for the entire free world to come together in Thanksgiving, to thank the Good...

Bradlee Dean on the anti-Trump protesters and the moral failure that produced them.

Education9 years ago

Protesters – and moral failure

“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” So said Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This week, young protesters...

Constitution9 years ago

Electoral college: keep it!

Let us examine the original method and rationale concerning the electoral college and the nomination of the President of the United States set forth by Alexander...

The institution of Congress takes the blame, but its members really should. Many of them proved that at the State of the Union speech. Many have let lobbyists buy them. But how to drain the swamp? Donald Trump pledged to do this, regarding ObamaCare and other issues.

Constitution9 years ago

Drain the swamp – but how?

“To drain the swamp” has become the new mantra for the Conservative Movement, with President Elect Trump leading the charge. While this is an admirable goal,...

Ballot box, symbol of elections. The Texas voter ID law will stop people from stuffing this, and hopefully other kinds of voter fraud. If Donald Trump doesn't insist on this kind of backup, he'll likely lose the election.

Executive9 years ago

Lax election enforcement must go

It looks like Hillary Clinton will finish with slightly more popular votes than President-elect Donald Trump, who won a clear majority of Electoral votes in last...