Michael Boldin talks about a new lawsuit against the Trump administration over Obamacare, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison on federal enforcement – and duty under the Constitution, and CBD being available despite an almost absolute federal prohibition.
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The Constitution is a legal document with a fixed meaning. It was not intended to change with the shifting sands of public or judicial opinions.
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James Madison warned that a country could not preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. The U.S. has been embroiled in war for decades. If you care about limited government and freedom, this should concern you deeply. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about it.
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Under the Constitution, the president does not have the authority to launch offensive military actions. Not for 90 days. Not for 60 days. Not for one minute. And the War Powers Resolution of 1973 does not change that.
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In 1798, President John Adams signed a bill into law criminalizing speech critical of the federal government. Today, the feds take a more subtle approach to controlling speech, but the spirit of the Sedition Act lives on.
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Feature or flaw, states are not required to help enforce federal acts. Opting out of them is a powerful strategy to bring them to an end.
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On Mar. 1817, President James Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill of 1817 – a plan that called for the federal construction of various roads, bridges, and canals throughout the country. In a letter to Congress, the president explained his rationale. Out of all historical writings on constitutional interpretation, I believe it stands today as one of the most important.
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Every once in awhile, someone tells us, “The Constitution doesn’t say anything about nullification. That means states simply can’t do it.”
But they’ve got things totally backwards.
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The Constitution. Every issue, every time. No exceptions, no excuses.
