John Parillo on: Federalist 46 to 48
On Resisting the Federal Government and the Separation of Powers
History
Cultural Rewards
During WWII the upper echelon German leaders’ culture was fight to the death embracing even suicide…as Hitler did. The troops, however, were not fatalistic inasmuch as when faced with obvious over-powering odds they surrendered. The Japanese had a different culture: Military officers and their soldiers believed honorable death, including Hara‑kiri, was preferrable to capitulation. Their Emperor was slightly more realistic, calling it quits after experiencing the devastation of nuclear bombs.
John Parillo on Federalist 44 and 45
John Parillo walks us through Federalist 44 and 45 and the Limits of State’s Sovereignty and the Preservation of State’s Rights
John Parillo on Federalist 42 and 43
John Parillo On the Prohibition of the Importation of Slaves, Definition of Citizenship, and the Process of Amendments
Parillo on Federalist 40 and 41
On the Legitimacy of the New Constitution, and the Very Limited Role of Government
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.
From Tolerance to Tyranny
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will live as one.”
– John Lennon, final chorus from the song Imagine
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.”
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
The Fifth Anniversary Of American Free News Network? How is That Possible? A Ride Down What Turned Out To Be the Conspiracy Theory Debunking Freeway
The timing of the launch of AFNN could not have been better, just in time to witness and chronicle the beginning stages of what in hindsight would turn out to be some of the worst years in American history represented by the Joe Biden Presidency.
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.
A Team Worthy of 1776
As I noted earlier, the 5 richest men in America signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They actually had fortunes and sacred honor to pledge. The signing was August 2, 1776, when 50 of the 56 delegates to the Continental Congress put their John Hancocks on the declaration—including John Hancock.
The sixth richest man was an otherwise engaged General George Washington.
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.
The Western Hemisphere
Trump’s next Moves to reassert Western Hemisphere Primacy[1]. When President Donald Trump convened selected hemispheric partners at Doral, Florida on March 7 for the Shield of the Americas security cooperation conference, the stated purpose was to solidify a regional alliance against illegal narcotics. But the subtext was clear: to limit Chinese engagement and reduce Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere. The world has changed dramatically, and we have witnessed the transition of world regions and countries. President Trump and the United States are responsible for the majority of these shifts. Globalism and Globalists have taken a back seat to these initiatives. Just look at the changes in the Western Hemisphere from the Arctic to the Antarctic. The changes in Europe and the Middle East are mindboggling. The strike on Iran has now changed the Middle East forever and into a future of hope for peace and prosperity.
People Who Were Never Slaves Demand Reparations, Promptly Offered Time Machine to Right Historical Wrongs
In a Bizarre Twist, Modern-Day Individuals Hold Themselves Responsible for Events They Never Experienced.
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.
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.