We have veered from the Framers design. If there are any restriction on federal powers, it will have to be somewhat restored with a Supreme Court decision on ObamaCare, but even if the court rules against the heath care mandate, prior decisions will remain in place that pretty much gave the government carte blanche to do whatever it wants. Constitutional checks and balances are also in tatters. It seems frighteningly possible for a group of determined activists to gain and maintain control of an unfettered national government.   Read the rest of this entry »

Today is the 261st anniversary of the birth of James Madison. Madison was the Father of the Constitution, the Father of the Bill of Rights, and our fourth president. He was a small man. In fact, a contemporary claimed he was “no bigger than half a piece of soap.” Despite a soft voice, he successfully debated Patrick Henry, who at the time was considered the best orator in the United States. His voice might have been low and a bit high, but his words were powerful. It seems fitting that on his birthday that we allow Madison to speak for himself.   Read the rest of this entry »

Why is it so hard to cut government spending? Because there are just so many reasons we can’t. Here are top ten excuses carried on a 3X5 card by nearly every politician.   Read the rest of this entry »

There has never been a time in this country where the destitute were denied basic medical care. Doctors made allowances in their billing, and the poor could find hospital care when needed. Until the government got involved ...   Read the rest of this entry »

Ameritopia has been at the top of the NY Times Best Seller List for about 6 weeks. It's not accidental. It is a fine, non-polemical history, written with care, by a fine mind.   Read the rest of this entry »

On President's Day it seems fitting that we let the men who've held the title speak for themselves.   Read the rest of this entry »

Most Americans aren't paying attention, but they will pay the price. Government power is growing at an astronomical rate while may buy into the disclaimers. Trust us, we're here from the government and we're here to help. Instead of “Change We Can Believe In,” we got a stealth grab for vast new powers that make a travesty of our Constitution.   Read the rest of this entry »

A few days ago, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg talked on Egyptian television about the United States Constitution. Constitutional conservatives were taken aback by her advice.   Read the rest of this entry »

The State of the Union address was meant as one of the checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches. Every other president has been respectful of the other branches during the annual address—except for this president.   Read the rest of this entry »

President Obama has adopted a divide and conquer strategy to win reelection. He seems intent on pitting non-whites against whites, atheists against the religious, the gun-phobic against Second Amendment advocates, city dwellers against the heartland, and most important, everyone against the rich. Is this a winning strategy? Not normally.   Read the rest of this entry »