Understanding the Language and Purpose of the Constitution

“We start with first principles.” Chief Justice Rehnquist United States v. Lopez, 514 U.S. 549 It must be remembered that the Constitution was written with the intent of delegating certain sovereign powers held by the people in order to establish … Continue reading →

When the People Fear

“Where the people fear the government you have tyranny.  Where the government fears the people you have liberty.”   John Basil Barnhill (1914) “Indictment of Socialism No. 3 Barnhill-Tichenor Debate on Socialism Saint Louis, Missouri: National Rip-Saw Publishing   The … Continue reading →

ACA – Obamacare – Natural Rights

All of the rhetoric and BS being shoveled by both sides covers up the critical defect of the legislation.  Everyone is missing the point.  Even Chief Judge Roberts was wearing blinders.  Forget the fact, in this day, with the rising … Continue reading →

Legislators With Tunnel Vision/Memorial Day

Legislators With Tunnel Vision It is a shame that the only  answer that States and the fed can come up with to solve the deficit is to tax, tax, tax.  This is a dead-end road!  It will only lead to … Continue reading →