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Fear is the Foundation of Government Power

Fear is the Foundation of Government Power

by Mike Maharrey | Dec 12, 2025 | Announcements, Founding Principles, Newsletter

“Fear is the foundation of most governments.” John Adams understood that government power is built on fear. Sadly, many people will give up their liberty when they’re scared. Sometimes, they even beg for more government power to “protect them.” Governments know this....
Government power is like a deadly disease

Government power is like a deadly disease

by Mike Maharrey | Nov 5, 2025 | Founding Principles, Newsletter

We didn’t get from one violation of the Constitution to the largest government in history in a day. It didn’t happen because of a single administration or one party. It took decades, with one constitutional violation piling on top of another day after day, month after...
It Wasn’t Checks and Balances. It Was Trust.

It Wasn’t Checks and Balances. It Was Trust.

by Michael Boldin | Oct 29, 2025 | Audio/Video, Founding Principles, Path to Liberty, State Ratifying Conventions

The Anti-Federalist vs Federalist debate you were never taught. It wasn’t about checks and balances. It was about one word: TRUST. The Anti-Federalists said you can NEVER trust the man. The Federalists countered – maybe so, but you CAN trust the PLAN. It...
The Forgotten Resolutions That Actually Started Independence

The Forgotten Resolutions That Actually Started Independence

by Michael Boldin | Jun 4, 2025 | American Revolution, Audio/Video, Declaration of Independence, John Adams, Lee Resolution, Path to Liberty, Richard Henry Lee

On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee stood before the Continental Congress with a resolution declaring that the united colonies were free and independent states, and that all political connection between them and Great Britain was “totally dissolved.” It also called for...
How to Protect Shipping Routes without Shredding the Constitution

How to Protect Shipping Routes without Shredding the Constitution

by Michael Boldin | Mar 28, 2025 | Audio/Video, Executive, John Adams, Path to Liberty, War Powers

Defending ocean trade routes doesn’t require shredding the Constitution. When French warships were seizing hundreds of American vessels, President John Adams didn’t panic. He followed the Constitution – deferred to Congress over a dozen times – and still...
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