John Parillo: Federalist 38 and 39
In Federalist 38 Madison discusses the process by which the new proposed constitution was written and how that process was superior to anything that had been attempted before in history.
Constitution
Federalist 36 and 37; What is a Poll Tax and Why Term Limits Matter
“There are strong minds in every walk of life that will rise superior to the disadvantages of situation, and will command the tribute due to their merit, not only from the classes to which they particularly belong, but from the society in general.”
Voting Isn’t Working
The title of this piece is a bold statement, and the SAVE act is proof that it’s true.
Federalist 33 to 35; What if the Federal Government Oversteps?
Having just thrown off one despot, the Framers were loath to replace him with another, even one of their own making
Federalist 29-32-The Militia and Power of the States
Hamilton once again delves into power of the States vis a vis the Federal Government and outlines the importance of the militia.
Parillo: Federalist 26-28 and the Right of Self Defense
Hamilton goes on in Federalist 26 to talk about the reasons why a national military is needed and how the legislature provides a check on this power.
John Parillo On Federalist 24 and 25
The idea of a professional soldier would have been foreign to the colonists and a subject of concern. To this day, the funding for our military must be re-authorized every two years.
Is Diversity Our Strength, or Our Weakness?
I have never believed the leftist maxim that insists diversity is “our strength.” Instead, I see it as divisive, with our nation being split into cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, and political tribes who are essentially at war with one another.
John Parillo on: Federalist 20 and 21
Emergencies are often used by authoritarian governments to bend, if not outright flout the rules. Federalist 20 & 21 address this issue.
A Blood Sport, Not Politics – The Domestic Cognitive War
America is witnessing an internal insurrection and subversion from the enemy within. We must stop calling what we see “politics,” for it is not, it is a blood sport for absolute power…The Democrat party does not want a country of laws, it wants a dictatorship, hence it continues to project exactly what they are doing on others so that their sheep, the useful idiots, their indoctrinated masses who protest “no kings” will continue to do their dirty work for them.
Parillo Examines Federalist 17 to 19
In his examination of Federalist 17-19, John Parillo looks at the discussion of balance between individual and state liberties vs Federal Powers.
The Historical Significance of Firearms and the Dangers of Civilian Disarmament
Gun grabbers argue that limiting civilian access to firearms is necessary for public safety, but history has shown us the dangers of disarming the population.
Parillo Examines Federalist 16
On why the Framers determined that our President should not and would not be a King
Velvet Chains, Filtered Reality: Freedom with Guardrails
Elections still happen. Parties still act like it’s a steel-cage match. But on the fundamentals—the wiring of the economy, the growth of the administrative state, the handshake between government and corporate power—the menu is pre-selected. You’re not choosing dinner; you’re choosing the garnish. The work of Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page (2014) didn’t need conspiracy theories to make the point: policy outcomes tend to track the preferences of economic elites far more than average voters. Translation: your vote counts; your leverage doesn’t.
Parillo Examines Federalist 13-15
John Parillo examines Federalist 12-15, where Hamilton and Madison once again return to limited government and great personal liberty.
Racism And The Laws Of Economics.
Democrats rely on “racism” like a crack addict needing a fix. The SPLC is just one source of perceived prejudice.
Defending Our Constitution
The oath military officers take in these United States, is different than that taken by officers in other countries. American officers swear to an ideal, not a tyrant.
The Erosion of Capitalism and Individual Liberty: Is the United States Becoming a Socialist Nation?
In recent years, the United States has witnessed growing erosion of capitalism and the fundamental liberties enshrined in the nation’s founding principles.
The Separation Of Media And State
The freedom of the press is enshrined in the very first amendment for a good reason. It wasn’t haphazardly placed there. Our Founders realized that in order to control the urges of the powerful, who run government, to grow even more powerful, a free press was needed to keep tabs on the ruling class.
Do Your Rights Come from God?
There are no “God Given Rights” explicitly laid out in the Bible. The concept of a human rights began in 1215 under the Magna Carta. Rights come from the Government, but God issues principals and values. Not rights. Rights: Rights are inherent to individuals by virtue of their humanity. They are typically regarded as fundamental, …