Originally posted on January 12, 2023. You know that I have called Woodrow Wilson “The Worst President in American History.” Wilson was responsible for many of America’s worst deviations from the ideals of its founders, including the income tax, the Federal Reserve, and America’s first foray into globalism, joining World War I. At LewRockwell.com, Judge […]
Richard C. Young’s Favorite Vest Pocket Constitution
This is my favorite vest pocket Constitution. It’s a must own. This version of the constitution was published by the National Center for Constitutional Studies, and copies can be purchased here.
Hang Tight or Hang Alone
A Republic if You Can Keep It In 1787 Benjamin Franklin was given a question: “Well doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” “A republic,” responded Dr. Franklin, “… if you can keep it.” A well-drafted Constitution has another requirement: it must be well administered to be a blessing to its people. […]
The First Amendment Means What It Says
At LewRockwell.com, Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses the case of Alex Jones’s recent loss in court and what it means for the First Amendment. He writes: This is a profound injustice to Alex Jones and to all who are engaged in the opinion business; and it begs for a reversal. If the First Amendment means what […]
America Must End Government’s Fourth Amendment Abuses
The unfettered use of police resources at the federal level to invade the privacy of Americans, both individually and en masse, has been pervasive in recent decades. Here, Judge Andrew Napolitano explains the Fourth Amendment and decries the neglect given to it by the FBI and other federal agencies. He writes at LewRockwell.com (abridged): When […]
Originalism an Alternative to Constitutional Chaos
Left to their own devices, nine life-tenured lawyers with robes on the Supreme Court can make the Constitution say anything they want it to. Given the constraint of having to decipher what the Founders meant in their own original interpretation of the Constitution gives justices less freedom to enact their own agenda via the courtroom. […]
The Foundations of a Future of Freedom
As they watch politicians call for curbs on their freedom of speech, Second Amendment rights, and freedom of mobility, many Americans today are wondering what must be done to preserve their freedom. Below you’ll find the foundations of what Americans must preserve, and aspire to in order to protect their freedom long-term. These segments, outlined […]
It Is Time to Heed to Constitution
In response to the leaked decision by the Supreme Court on overturning Roe v. Wade, Pat Buchanan explains at The American Conservative that it is time to “heed the Constitution.” He writes (abridged): “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start. Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences. And far from […]
Is It Time for an Article V Convention on the Constitution?
Prominent Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have called for an Article V conference of the states on the constitution to curb federal power. The folks at Convention of States Action are calling to Americans for support. They write: Millions of Americans have joined the Convention of States movement, including a few names you might recognize. […]
America’s States Rights Revolution
UPDATE 3/29/22: Joe Biden’s recently released budget proposal includes the largest tax hike in history. Wealthy Americans will face a new minimum tax. Frighteningly, the tax would apply to unrealized gains for wealthy Americans. In addition to that nearly unworkable proposal, Biden proposes undoing the very successful Trump-era corporate tax reduction by pushing the rate […]