George Mason vs the Constitution: Top Anti-Federalist Arguments
โA monarchy, or a corrupt tyrannical aristocracyโ is what George Mason predicted weโd get. On this episode, learn about his top anti-federalist objections to the Constitution during the ratification debates. This included necessary and proper, standing armies,...
Is the President a King in Disguise? The Anti-Federalist Argument
During the debates over the ratification of the Constitution, Antifederalists repeatedly warned that the President would become like a king – and the worst kind of a king – an elected one. Path to Liberty: July 24, 2024...
Was the Constitution Sold on a Lie? Shays’ Rebellion and Ratification
Shays’ Rebellion was repeatedly cited by Federalists as a primary reason to replace the Articles of Confederation with a Constitution with a stronger central government. But what if the threat was exaggerated? Anti-Federalists sure thought so. In this episode,...