You may not see Donald Trump as presidential material. If you don't seem him as being electable, you're not alone. Republican candidates may ignore him at their peril though, his populist brand of conservatism resonates with a large chunk of the electorate.
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George Washington Understood The Constitution’s Power…
If in the opinion of the People, the distribution or modification of the Constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Quick thoughts on 2016 election strategy.
Before we know it, the Republican debates will be upon us, and we will be made to choose sides. The debate over the PATRIOT Act has defined those sides. Will we choose the one that promises greater security, or the one that promises greater liberty?
Rick Perry is Back
In 2012, Former Texas Governor Rick Perry failed to meet expectations, giving several cringe worthy performances during the Republican debates. Now he's back, and perhaps better than ever. During his campaign kickoff event in Addison, TX on Tuesday he seemed like a more confident and more well-rounded candidate than he did four years ago.
Lindsey Graham Kicks Off Presidential Campaign.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R) SC, on Monday officially announced he is running for President of the United States.
Deadline Looms for Patriot Act
In a few days, we commemorate the 71st anniversary of Normandy landings known as "D-day". On that day, thousands of Americans risked all so our rights here at home would not be lost to an evil adversary who would have done away with them. Today marks another "D-Day" of sorts, a day not nearly as dramatic or dangerous, but one that will require some of our fellow Americans to show courage and a willingness to sacrifice themselves for our rights.
Martin O’Malley would like to do for you what he did for Baltimore and Maryland.
From a city that recently has seen riots that resulted in parts of it being burned to the ground after the death of Freddie Gray, and where murder and violent crime rates continue to soar in their wake, O'Malley launched his campaign for president.
Rick Santorum Begins Second Bid for President.
With a piece of coal in one hand and an American flag in the other, he stated of his grandfather, "...He didn't come (to America) for this," showing the coal, "he came for this--freedom," holding high the American flag.
Debate on PATRIOT Act Continues (Constitutionalist Prepare to be Disappointed)
Fans of the Constitution, and the Fourth Amendment in particular are going to be disappointed. The plain text of the Fourth Amendment would suggest that Rand Paul's argument should prevail, but as a realist, I believe it won't.
Thoughts on Atlas Shrugged, and Today’s World
There is one scene that crystallizes the nature of the societal dysfunction that Ayn Rand tries to highlight. Dagny and a band of her compatriots from Atlantis raid a Government Lab where the movement's leader is being held. When she encounters the guard at the door, she gives him a stark choice, let her and her associates in, or die. The guard is befuddled.
Liberty Relearned 