Update: Missouri v Biden
A 5th Circuit Court of Appeals granted the administrative stay on Judge Doughty’s Injunction.
Constitution
Racial Quotas in the Military
By John R. “Buck” Surdu Recently the Website American Greatness reported that “Biden Administration Opposes Merit-Based Military Promotions in Favor of Race Quotas.” This came on the heels of the recent Supreme Court rulings that reversed so-called “affirmative action” in college admissions. More on the orders here. Unfortunately, that ruling didn’t go far enough because …
The Nine Tenets Of Conservatism
These 9 tenets of conservatism are the beliefs that unite us here in the hills of North Carolina. If they are yours, make them known!
When They Can’t Win-Leftists Move the Goalposts
This has been a great year for Supreme Court decisions. Bruen was my favorite. When the Left can’t win, they don’t try harder – they cheat.
Our Great U.S. Culture War Series, No.4a.
From 1607 to 1776 a new nation was created. That nation had a unifying culture. It included a shared identity as an American.
We Would Have Never Agreed to This, Had We Known Where It Led
Over the past century, we’ve embarked on a number of noble initiatives to improve the world in which we live. But in the true spirit of “never let a crisis (or opportunity) go to waste,” the leftists have managed to subvert all of these pursuits.
The Root of the Problem? Globalism
On most mornings, especially approaching election season, if you tune into Fox News or even some other network you will occasionally see a reporter in a diner or a restaurant going from table to table asking what the top issue is for America. Some will say inflation, some crime. Several people will say the border …
Racism, Anti-Christian Bigotry, and Censorship Aren’t Constitutional Rights
The Great U.S. Culture War has arrived at irreconcilable differences. Four Judicial cases show and tell how far apart we are.
The Last Will and Testament of Mary McLeod Bethune
Bethune’s Last Will and Testament is where she penned her hopes for Black America. In reading them, her last words struck me as so prescient.
Final Days of the 2022-2023 SCOTUS Term
The final days of the 2022-2023 Term of the United States Supreme Court has largely been satisfying to conservatives with many 6-3 decisions in favor of what the Constitution requires.
I’m a Threat to Democracy – Luckily, We’re a Republic
Is criticism of the DOJ an attack on democracy? Yes, it is. It is also a defense of the republic.
Joe Biden Convinced Me – We Need Better Weapons
Joe Biden unwittingly provided a very convincing argument, that we would be fools to ever allow ourselves to be disarmed.
The Task Ahead
The Task Ahead; The Patriots Challenge As we celebrate the 4th of July and thank God for His hand upon our country and the freedom that we enjoy we need to remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by those first patriots. Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of …
The Forgotten Founding Father
We’re familiar with Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and other Founding Fathers. But have you ever heard of Gouverneur Morris? He’s important, too!
Upholding Liberty: Reflecting on the Founding Fathers’ Definition of Tyranny Amidst Post-Pandemic Measures
“When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.” Thomas Jefferson
The Enlightenment as a Political Movement
Over the last few days, we have been exploring the enlightenment as a philosophical movement. This movement started as a reaction to the significant advances in math and science, particularly Isaac Newton’s mathematical modeling of planetary movement, which described their orbits without the traditional process of metaphysics, the understanding of the planet’s first principles. From there, the …
Have Trump’s Tribulations Been a Blessing in Disguise?
Have Donald Trump’s tribulations not been a curse, but necessary preparation for the work that lies ahead?
Fearmongering From The Nation, As They Fret That ‘The South Shall Rise Again!’
The Nation is a biweekly ‘progressive’ political journal, whose positions have usually been on the far left end of the American political spectrum. The magazine used a fairly simple drawing to illustrate an article this morning, but I thought a drawing of Pickett’s Charge, from the Battle of Gettyburg, would be more appropriate, because they’re …
Washington, DC: A Threat to Democracy
Washington, DC is a threat to democracy. Our Constitution is under attack, and the Bill of Rights is hanging by a thread. What’s worse is that the malefactors subverting the Republic hold positions of trust within our very own government.