This Isn’t a Presidency. It’s a Throne.
The executive, James Madison warned, is the branch of power most interested in and prone to war. Empowering it to both declare and wage war, not only guarantees endless war, itโs a ROYAL power the founders fought to free themselves from. Thatโs why a free people must...
Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela
From an originalist perspective, I think itโs clear that President Trump did not have the constitutional power to take the actions he took against the Maduro government in Venezuela. As argued at lengthย here, the Constitution allocates to Congress โ and by implication...
Five Weapons. One Target: Your Liberty.
The Anti-Federalists weren’t just arguing politics; they were issuing dire warnings for generations to come. They predicted the Constitution contained the seeds of tyranny that would lead to a corrupt aristocracy or monarchy. On this episode, we explore five of...