James Madison
Was James Madison Really the Father of the Constitution?
March 16, 1751 – James Madison was born. The 4th President is known by most today as the โFather of the Constitution.โ But did that title really fit the man? Path to Liberty: March 16, 2022 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tentherradio/path-031622.mp3Podcast:...
Mr. Madison’s War on the General Welfare Clause?
David S. Schwartz (University of Wisconsin Law School) has postedย Mr. Madison’s War on the General Welfare Clauseย (57 pages) on SSRN.ย Here is the abstract: The General Welfare Clause of Article I, section 8, clause 1 of the Constitution (“Clause...
James Madison: Universal Peace
In a little-known 1792 essay, James Madison recognized that โa universal and perpetual peaceโ is something that might never exist. But it is such an important goal that โevery thing ought to be tried.โ This message of peace to all is perfect for Christmas – and...
Government Welfare Makes Things Worse
In 1766, Benjamin Franklin knew what most people seem totally clueless about today. Government welfare programs effectively subsidize poverty and ultimately make things worse. Incentives matter. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: December 3, 2021...