"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" I set off a firestorm when I posted the following on my Facebook page. "If your constitutional argument is 'Obama did... You have no principles." This wasn't a post about immigration. It was about constitutional principles. If you have any, you won't try to justify one president's unconstitutional actions by pointing..
Read moreThe Degeneracy of War: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #112
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" 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..
Read moreThat Wall (Reagan v. Trump) – Original Music
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Read moreTrumpanomics: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #105
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" I hear a lot of Republicans in general, and Trump supporters in particular, talking about how great the economy is. The problem is it's not that great and it has nothing to do with Donald Trump. Or Barack Obama In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about..
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #90: Sanctuary Cities and the Tenth Amendment
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" This episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain why the recent Federal District Court injunction on Pres. Trump's "sanctuary city" was a big win for the Constitution. Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge William Orrick slapped an injunction on Trump's executive order relating to so-called sanctuary cities. The EO..
Read moreSanctuary City Injunction a Win for the Tenth Amendment
If you consider yourself a "conservative" who believes in upholding the Constitution, you should celebrate at least one aspect of the injunction a federal judge slapped on Pres. Trump's "sanctuary city" executive order. Many conservatives have already expressed outrage at the injunction issued by U.S. District Judge William Orrick Tuesday, citing the decision as another..
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #78: The Trump Executive Order that Could Kick Off WWIII
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about an obscure provision in a proposed Trump executive order that could set the stage for World War III. Hyperbole? I don't think so. There has been a lot of talk about a proposed Trump executive order relating to refugees...
Read moreExecutive Orders
In his first full day in office, Pres. Trump signed a number of executive orders. His actions have rekindled fierce debate on the legitimacy of EOs. A lot of people seem to adopt one of two extremes. On the one hand, many argue the president can legitimately issue executive orders with virtually no limitation. The..
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #71: Following the Constitution in the Trump Era
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Some people seem to think a Trump presidency means the federal government will be more faithful to the Constitution. Does it? In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about it. Several people I know have expressed optimism that a Trump presidency will mean fewer unconstitutional federal actions...
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #70: Post-Election Musings
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I do a little bit of post-election analysis. Campaign season has mercifully ended, and Americans have cast their votes. The Donald Trump victory surprised most, pleased some and threw others into a total meltdown. So what are the implications for the future,..
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