When people talk about the economy, they generally focus on government policies such as taxation and regulation. For instance, Republicans credit Pres. Trump’s tax cuts for the seemingly booming economy and surging stock markets. Meanwhile, Democrats blame “deregulation” for the 2008 financial crisis. While government policies do have an impact on the direction of the..
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One of the biggest misconceptions I hear about the Constitution is that it was written to “protect our liberty.” It wasn’t. At least not in a direct sense. (more…)
Read moreDonald Trump’s Pen and Phone
Remember when President Barack Obama said he didn't need Congress? (more…)
Read moreWhat’s Up With Executive Orders?
This article was adapted from "Constitution Owner's Manual: The Real Constitution the Politicians Don't Want You to Know About." For more information about the book, visit ConstitutionOwnersManual.com. In 2014, President Barack Obama raised the ire of Republicans when he circumvented Congress and effectively legislated from the Oval Office utilizing executive orders. “We’re not just going..
Read moreWhat Is Gold’s Record Price Telling Us?
If you follow business headlines you know gold broke its all-time price record early Monday when it pushed above $1,920 an ounce. So, what is this telling us? (more…)
Read moreTrump Ramps Up Enforcement of Unconstitutional Gun Control Again
“At my direction, the DOJ banned bump stocks. Last year we prosecuted a record number of firearms offenses.” During a public appearance in 2019, President Donald Trump proudly reminded us about his gun control credentials, bragging that his administration implemented new gun control and has conducted more enforcement actions than anyone in history. (more…)
Read moreTrump EO Just More Unconstitutional Nationalization of Local Police
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to address police reform in the United States, continuing a long history of unconstitutional federal meddling with state and local police. (more…)
Read moreBook Review: Constitution Owner’s Manual
Dave Benner wrote a wonderful review of my book Constitution Owner's Manual that stands on its own as an educational piece. Dave is a fine historian and has written a couple of books including The 14th Amendment and the Incorporation Doctrine and Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution. I really..
Read moreCongress Broke the Meat Supply Chain 50 Years Ago
The coronavirus-induced government shutdown has wreaked havoc on U.S.food supply chains. But the stage was set for this problem decades ago thanks to the federal government. (more…)
Read moreCan the President “Send Congress Away”?
Can the president simply shut down Congress on a whim? Some people think he has this power. As one commenter put it in a Facebook post, "Article 2 Section 3 during extraordinary circumstances the president can send Congress away." (more…)
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