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In its early years, the United States faced a lot of problems, and our leaders were to blame. They were so suspicious of a strong central government that they created an impotent, inefficient one that became a problem for all Americans The Articles of Confederation was our first form of government. It lasted seven years … Continue reading
No one can argue that our federal government is growing larger. But the problem is that it’s growing at the expense of the states. One of the important issues in the US Constitution is the concept of federalism — the way in which power is shared between the federal government and the state governments. Over … Continue reading
Depending on what candidate you chose to vote for on Election Day, the Electoral College was either your friend or your enemy. The electoral vote is the only deciding vote for the presidency, not the overall popular vote. So, for Hillary Clinton supporters, the Electoral College was your mortal enemy. For the fourth time in … Continue reading
There are two people standing at the curb, waiting for the bus: one is a small pizza shop owner and the other is a social justice warrior. Which one is the liberal? Both of them. The term liberal or liberalism is one that has gone through big changes over the last 150 years. … Continue reading
Love her or hate her, no one can question the ambition of Hillary Clinton. The woman set her sights very high and despite the accusations of corruption, and the e-mail scandal, she almost made it to the highest political office in the land. Two attempts at being president, and no wins. At least she can … Continue reading
The creators of the US Constitution should be considered a group of wise men. But in today’s ideologically charged atmosphere, where political correctness and Cultural Marxism reign, historical revision and reinterpretation have reduced Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and the rest as the supreme oppressors of the world. Even though they helped to create … Continue reading
Everyone knows that this presidential election will be one of the most contentious in U.S. History. The ideologies are extremely different: Donald Trump wants to bring back the lost industrial base to the United States while Hillary Clinton wants to continue the policies of the Obama administration and add a few tweaks of her own … Continue reading
The job of government in a democratic country is to protect the rights of its citizens. At this point, though, it doesn’t seem like that’s happening. The rights we have are eroding at a quick pace and we have less economic opportunity and freedom. Citizens are willing to give up their rights for safety and freebies rather than be … Continue reading
The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1791. But it only took seven short years for the U.S. Government to attempt its first assault on citizen’s rights. And the U.S. Government won. The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in 1798; just in time to protect the Federalist party … Continue reading
The Second Amendment does not apply only to the militia or the US military. Anyone who tries to give that argument is giving a politically correct argument that has no value to the unlimited, or limited, ownership of firearms. The anti-second amendment folks say that guns should be illegal because too many are in … Continue reading
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