Federalist 72; Opposing Term Limits in the Presidency
Presidential Term Limits are a two-sided issue balancing necessary powers of the presidency, with checks and balances that prevent a return to monarchy.
Constitution
Trump’s National Guard Quick Reaction Force: Why It Raises Constitutional Concerns of a Domestic Standing Army
when it comes to President Trump’s recent move to create a quick reaction force of National Guard soldiers—a standing unit that could deploy anywhere in the U.S. at a moment’s notice to quell riots—I have real concerns.
Federalist 71; On the Duration of the Presidency
Hamilton continues in Federalist 71 to explore the nature of the presidency, specifically limits on how long presidents may serve.
Federalist 70: Hamilton On An Energetic Presidency
Hamilton: “Energy in the Executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” However, there is a downside to an energetic presidency.
Federalist 69; Our President is Not a King
Hamilton as Publius, discusses the differences between the nature of our President, European Kings, and even the Governor of New York.
Federalist 68: Selecting the President
Federalist 68 describes the Founders’ concerns over choosing our Presidents and the dangers of doing so by “popular vote.”
Federalist 67; The Presidency
Hamilton turns here, and for the next eleven Federalist Papers, to the subject of the Presidency, an important topic, today more than ever.
Republic or Empire? America at the Crossroads
History teaches us that republics do not last forever. They follow a cycle as old as Babylon and as familiar as Rome: born in virtue, expanded in strength, corrupted by power, and eventually replaced by empire.
14th Amendment and Apportionment; Just read the Language and Ask a Few Questions
The Constitution of the United States belongs to the citizens of the United States. We need to keep it that way.
John Parillo Expounds Upon Federalist 63
It will be of little avail to the people, that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood;
The 12 Days of Resilience with COL Nick Rowe: Day 10
Nobody understood how to navigate the endless battle to control what and how we think better than COL James N. “Nick” Rowe, who spent five years as a prisoner of the Viet Cong.
Gettysburg, PA
As our rental car eased into Gettysburg, past the brick-and-plank storefronts selling tourist trinkets, women’s fashion, artisan tacos, funnel cakes, and free CBD samples, my imagination was running amok.
Let’s Discuss Census Fraud
Months after it was too late to fix it, the US Census Bureau admitted making “errors” when they were determining which states gained or lost congressional seats under the 2020 Census. These “errors” ONLY benefited Dems and ONLY hurt GOP.
Freedom Of Speech Lives In Small Town Newspaper In Reddest County In The Red State Of South Dakota
Since there weren’t enough racist incidents in this Portland burb to promote the “conservatives are racists” narrative, the editor hired a writer to beat the bushes for “racist” incidents. When someone claimed to be a victim of racism, this writer reported the “victim’s” claims, ignoring witnesses and evidence.
John Parillo On: Federalist 56 and 57
John Parillo explores more on the unique nature of our Lower House, The People’s House
Needed: A Revolutionary Season
Epochal change is needed to remove the political Establishment, restore the Constitution and Rule of Law, secure U.S. Sovereignty, and defeat Islamist Totalitarianism.
Make America Normal Again
A former Hollywood big name thinks America is “Abby-Normal” right now. I beg to disagree.
Black Lives Matter, But Not to Democrat Politicians (Part I)
Black lives, like those of every other color and creed living on this Pale Blue Dot, are inherently valuable. Black lives matter…just not to the politicians in the Democrat Party.
Obama And His Administration Qualify For Charges Of Treason: Does Our Political Class Have The Courage To Pursue Such An Action In The Face Of A Preponderance Of Evidence? Part 6 or Part 17
Team Obama Moves Out Against President Elect Trump And Team Trump: Release The Hounds!
The Abject Amorality of Democrat Policy
Increasings percentages of the electorate believe that the purpose of the sovereign franchise is to vote themselves ever-larger portions of the public treasury.