The Constitution and War Powers: Jefferson vs the Barbary Pirates
Some people want you to believe that Thomas Jefferson waged war on the Barbary pirates without congressional approval – but they’re either ignorant or lying.
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Thomas Jefferson vs Jeff Sessions on Federal Enforcement
Attorney General Sessions has told us repeatedly that federal laws are to be enforced no matter what. And if you don’t like it, wait for congress to repeal, or the federal courts to overturn the law in question.
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Thomas Jefferson: Principle over Policy on the National Bank
Thomas Jefferson took a stand for the Constitution and principles over personal policy preferences when he opposed Hamilton’s national bank.
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Don’t Give Politicians the Benefit of the Doubt
In the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, Jefferson wrote that we shouldn’t give anybody in government the benefit of the doubt.
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Jefferson and Madison: Strategies for Today
Today, James Madison’s pragmatic approach can effectively achieve Thomas Jefferson’s goals.
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Thomas Jefferson on Creating a National Bank
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Thomas Jefferson on Nullification Strategy
Jefferson told us the goal is to prevent federal enforcement, but that each issue must be addressed in a manner that’s effective for the situation.
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Why Federalism? A Warning from Thomas Jefferson
In an 1800 letter, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Our country is too large to have all its affairs directed by a single government.”
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Thomas Jefferson: A Free People Claim their Rights
“A free people claim their rights, as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.”
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