South Carolina reps see the light on Commerce Clause
Two state representatives in South Carolina are pushing back against a federal ban of incandescent light bulbs set to begin in January of 2012. There is no constitutional authority for Congress to impose such a ban on the citizens of the several states, and it’s nice that South Carolina noticed. From NetRightDaily: “State Representatives Sandifer and Loftis are taking the lead [...]
VA Senate Kills Intrastate Commerce Act Without a Vote
Another year, another trip to the Senate Death Star for the Intrastate Commerce Act (HB1438). Without even recording a vote, the elected “representatives” on the Senate Commerce and Labor Sub-Committee #1 left Virginia residents and businesses exposed to the economic and regulatory ravages of every federal agency from the EPA to the FDA to the BATF. When will [...]
What’s to Celebrate?
I did not celebrate Constitution Day September 17, primarily because I did not know how to do so. The Federal Government requires the college where I work to do something on that day to qualify for it’s Title IV grant for which, if people really read the document, they would find no authority. I was [...]
Constitutional Platform or Just the Best that Money can Buy?
Let’s backup a few years. In 1992, people had had enough of the Republican agenda and Democrat Bill Clinton proved to be the candidate that made the most and best sounding promises that resulted in the Best President that money could buy. He also proved to be one of the most immoral presidents. Under Bill [...]
The Lehigh Valley Independent’s Tenther Coverage
Writing in the Lehigh Valley Independent, Jon Geeting uses Pennsylvania’s governor race to open a discussion about Tenth Amendment Advocacy. It is difficult to excerpt from Mr. Geeting’s article without losing context, so I’ll suggest that you go read it. It’s not very long. In summary, Mr. Geeting uses the recent dust-up that arose when [...]
The “Tenthers” Are Right
They sure are right – says Anthony Gregory in his latest post at CampaignforLiberty.com: Many liberals lambasted the Bush administration on detention policy and warrantless surveillance, often arguing that they violated the Constitution. Now the Obama administration is pushing ahead with plans to require every American to purchase health insurance. Doesn’t that also violate the [...]
The Real National Debate: Hamilton vs Jefferson
Perhaps the status quo is no longer holding; people are growing more and more dissatisfied with their options, whether democrat or republican. The truth is, the current two-party system always leaves one half of a country ticked off and feeling oppressed. This begs the question; is this really what the Founders intended 233 years ago [...]
Race and Liberty in America
My latest book review in THE NEW AMERICAN (of the Independent Institutes Jonathan Bean’s Race & Liberty in America) is online. I’d like to get feedback from you Tenthers out there on my discussion of the great Lysander Spooner’s questional constitutionalism. Here’s an excerpt: In the first area, the book includes writings of Lysander Spooner, [...]
Forget the Supreme Court
On Friday, November 6th 2009, I called into a conference call hosted by The Federalist Society (I’m a member) which featured speakers such as Peter Urbanowicz and David B. Rivkin, Jr on the topic on National Health-care. The speakers really knew their stuff but they and the callers who asked questions basically accepted the notion [...]
Ignorant Politicians
Seems redundant, doesn’t it? But as far as the Constitution goes, that’s just what we have in D.C. – on both sides of the political aisle. At least some of the politicos are having to pay some lip service to Constitutionality these days, as seen in this recent article in the Washington Times. Here’s what [...]
Ron Paul vs Lindsey Graham
Ron Paul: “My first reaction would be, ‘What does he have against the Constitution?’ Answer? Plenty Part 2:
We ARE Mainstream
Every attempt is being made by the corporate media to peg the 10th Amendment movement as just another incarnation of the Republican party. Attacks on liberty minded folks blindly color us with the same contempt previously directed at the Neo-Conservatives and other right wing groups. There’s just one problem with their strategy- this movement is [...]
The Key to our Future
Writes Rich Hand, a good friend of the Tenth Amendment Center: “Celebrate Our Constitution; It’s Not Just About Our Past, It’s the Key To Our Future…” The future of the United States lies in the words of this historic document. We don’t need reform; we need compliance with our current Constitutional law. We must know [...]
Shuster: Tenth Amendment is a Bunch of Baloney
From NewsBusters.org “MSNBC’s Shuster: Tenth Amendment a ‘Baloney’ Issue That Appeals to Right-wing Fringe” (h/t Bob Greenslade) Clearly Dave is mis-informed. Or, he’s a straight-faced liar. Either way, as far as Constitutional understanding goes, this guy is as clueless – and dangerous – as it gets. Here’s some introductory reading on the subject: Is Obamacare [...]
Misunderstanding the Preamble
It seems to me that after years and years of government-run education, people in this country just can’t understand that everything – in some way – in the Constitution, was meant as a way to limit government power. Not the other way around.
Supreme Court gets the Constitution right, for once
In an overwhelming 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the odious Westboro Baptist Church and the First Amendment. That is, the amendment which protects ALL speech, not just politically-correct, state-approved speech. Bravo. The nine highest-paid federal judges in the land have proved themselves capable of comprehending the plain language of the Constitution. Why then, we [...]
Mar 03, 2011 | Categories:Big Government, Commentary, Constitution, Founding Principles, Government, Originalism, State Sovereignty, Tenthers | Tags: 10th Amendment, 10th Amendment Movement, Constitution, Enumerated Powers, Supreme court | 2 Comments »