It Didn’t Say Go Abroad. It Said Stay Home.
Most who talk about the Monroe Doctrine hope you’ve never read it. In this episode, we go right to the source, James Monroe’s message to congress on Dec 2, 1823. Understanding his exact words, placing them alongside George Washington and John Quincy Adams, shows the...
It Wasn’t About Taxes. It Was About Power.
The American Revolution wasn’t about taxes. It was about opposing the dangerous precedents hidden in even the smallest steps, like a 3 pence tax on tea. And what happened in the years leading up to 1776 never stops. From ancient Athens to revolutionary America,...
The Founders on how to Handle Suspicious Vessels at Sea
The founders’ approach to dealing with suspected “narco-terrorist” boats in international waters – only applicable during a state of war. (applying their view of Vattel’s Law of Nations) 1. THE SPOT You spot a vessel in international...