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The Declaration of Independence sets forth the relationship between government and people. It also defines liberty as an inalienable right of the people. The Signers, looking at American today, might say: We warned you.

Declaration of Restoration of Liberty

When in the course of history it becomes necessary for citizens to join together to restore the foundational principles previously established to govern them, these people...

The American flag. This Memorial day, remember one who fights for that flag and is now in a Mexican jail.

Constitution14 years ago

The Simple Miracle of America

Christmas is not about candy canes, Easter is not about chocolate bunnies, and Independence Day is not about hamburgers. Each of these three holidays has been...

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.

Constitution14 years ago

Same-sex marriage and religious freedom

In a news conference today, a reporter asked President Obama about whether he supported same-sex marriage. He said that DOMA (the federal Defense of Marriage Act)...

Constitution14 years ago

RGGI Revival Try

The Democrats in New Jersey’s Legislature are trying to revive RGGI after Governor Chris Christie backed out of it last month.

Statue of Atlas, that became the cover illustration for Atlas Shrugged. Is the Third Option a variation on this theme?

Executive14 years ago

Atlas Shrugged Parallels Abound

Our government officials are now acting like the villains in Atlas Shrugged. What’s more, they’re chasing after anti-villains that don’t exist. What was Atlas Shrugged about?...

Supreme Court, battleground of the Constitution, rules for Hobby Lobby. But is Neil Gorsuch a good candidate to sit here?

Constitution14 years ago

Chris Christie rebukes Supreme Court

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey gave the sharpest rebuke that any governor ever gave to his State’s Supreme Court. And he was right. What did...

Constitution14 years ago

Anthony Weiner – the man we deserve

Anthony Weiner is brazen, arrogant, and over sexed. Yet he might stay in the House. That’s a sad commentary on the rest of us. Anthony Weiner...

Ignite the Pulpit14 years ago

Atlas Shrugged and the Bible

Atlas Shrugged has one problem that affects everything else in it: Ayn Rand, its author, never understood God or the Bible correctly. What points does Atlas...