The Opposition
Shredding the Constitution to save the Constitution?
In 1978, Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina appeared on William Buckley’s “Firing Line.” The two had a memorable exchange about “backbone:” SJE: “Frankly, I think the big trouble in public life is there are too many people in...
Is Originalism Dangerous?
Yesterday I discussed the impact of emotion on American politics. No one can discount the power of the heart, even when it comes to a judge’s decision. Take for example most of the leftist decisions of the 20th century. They aren’t based on the...
Dean Chemerinsky is Wrong on Originalism (Again)
In The Atlantic, Erwin Chemerinsky: Even the Founders Didn’t Believe in Originalism. He principally argues points, both of which have been refuted many times, but it’s probably worth going through them again. A third, which he introduces only at the end, is...
How They Use “Constitutional” Against You
Supporters of the monster state use constitutionality – or even just the word “unconstitutional” – as a tool to ensure they keep fully enforcing federal gun control on the state and local levels. Learn how – and the tricks they play to pretend...