Power Corrupts

Power Corrupts

Most people nod in agreement when they hear Lord Acton’s famous warning, “Power tends to corrupt…” So, why are people so quick to disregard this poignant warning when it comes to politicians? People forget that the power you give politicians to...

What’s With My Obsession With the Original Meaning of the Constitution?

An emailer asked me an interesting question: what “the obsession with the original intent of the Founders?” There are really two reasons I care about originalism: rule of law and decentralization. One person making the rules for 300+ million is dangerous...

Was This Emailer Drunk?

I get some – interesting – emails in my Tenth Amendment Center inbox. Our goal is the same no matter which person sits in the White House: #Nullify all their unconstitutional acts into oblivion. @mmaharrey10th#10thAmendment #constitution #liberty...

Having a Muscle Car Turned Me Into a Jerk

Having a muscle car for a weekend turned me into a jerk. There’s an important lesson for politics here. When you give politicians a whole bunch of power, they're going to want to use it. @mmaharrey10th#truth #liberty #constitution #10thAmendment...

Yeah…And?

The federal government commits all kinds of unconstitutional acts. Your response might be…”Yeah, and?” In other words, what are you going to do about it? Words on paper can't – and will never – enforce themselves.#10thAmendment...