The text of the 4th Amendment is as follows: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing […]
Tag: constitutionalism
Trump Hits A Home Run With Vaccine Recommendation Revisions
He is absolutely correct to adopt something reasonably consistent with the European standards because their approach to vaccines has been much more rational and less corrupt than the American standards. But it would even be better to advise that the states should adopt an informed consent approach whereby vaccines are […]
Importance Of The Electoral College
Justice Gorsuch On Teaching The American Idea
What he is saying in this video is valid. However, I would take it at least one step further. I would be sure to teach what the Founders were trying to achieve when they ratified the Constitution, and why they set up a union with multiple levels of government, and […]
… You Are Arguing The Confederate Position
Charley Reese: Many people today… argue the Confederate positions without realizing it. For example, if you argue for strict construction of the Constitution, you are arguing the Confederate position; when you oppose pork-barrel spending, you are arguing the Confederate position; and when you oppose protective tariffs, you are arguing the […]
Federal Government Is Supreme On Immigration Matters
Ms. Hall is precisely correct. The federal government is supreme for matters on which the Constitution says it is supreme. The states are not free to oppose the federal government on matters related to immigration: (HT: NC Renegade) From a Constitutional Perspective:A simple and Constitutional explanation on how States blocking […]
Another Interpretation Of Why Judges Are Ruling As They Are
Alan Dershowitz has an interesting take on why the various judges vacating Trump’s executive actions are deciding against him. I can’t help but believe that at least some of them are acting on the basis of their own misbegotten judicial philosophy and approach: .@michaelpleahy discusses judges around the country distorting […]
Biden’s Late Hit On NC Tobacco Farmers/ Industry
In the last days of his administration, Biden’s FDA is proposing new rules to squeeze the nicotine content out of tobacco or smoking products. (HT: Carolina Partnership for Reform) This is a clear shot against the state of North Carolina and its people with our legacy of numerous tobacco farms […]
Self-Government Not Possible Without Morality
HT: Fred Dec. 28, 2024 De Tocqueville On the Difficulty of Freedom By Mark Lewis “Nothing is more wonderful than the art of being free, but nothing is harder to learn how to use than freedom.” (Alexis de Tocqueville) There have actually been people in history who have found slavery […]
Vinny Smith’s Campaign For Governor
I have known Vinny Smith for a few years. He is a committed Christian and constitutional conservative. He has an interesting, impressive background. He graduated from the Naval Academy and became a naval intelligence officer. He has been involved in Christian ministry for many years. He has worked in sales […]