Federalist 85 The Closing Argument
In Federalist 85, the last of the Federalist Papers, Hamilton brings his closing argument for the adoption of the draft Constitution.
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Betsy’s Beach Encounter With a Liberal
I spend half the year on Cape Cod. As with most beach towns, once Labor Day rolls around, the summer crowds have left. Although some return on weekends throughout September and October, the two most beautiful months of the year on the Cape, during the week, the beaches are generally empty, especially at 7 a.m. …
The Iron Law of Oligarchy
The Shakespearean idiom “there is method in madness” refers to the fact that there is a rational purpose in one’s action, even though it may appear crazy to another person. The chaos and apparent insanity of the action masks a reasoned course of action. I am not a lone voice bemoaning the “crazy” state of our society—civility has …
The Real Democrats
Not long ago Democrats were generally patriotic Americans who just wanted different things than we, but who would generally do the right thing. I am not sure this is still true.
Mask Madness Strikes Again: Breathing Our Way to Stupidity!
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave lampoons the idiocy of mask mandates, especially given the evidence that they don’t work.
If you’re indicted, you’re invited! Journalism Is Dead
As with every political party, there exists a broad spectrum in terms of extremity among Democrats, whose members range from the sane, such as Bill Maher and George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley, to the rabid, such as Fox News’ token liberal Juan Williams and the New York Times’ Frank Bruni. Obviously, I am …
Mask Hysteria, The Emperor’s New Clothes
Much like “The Emperor has no clothes,” the responses to Covid are more of the same cynical con. In this case, the doctor is the emperor and has no gown.
No-Courts Cannot Keep Trump off the Ballot.
A court can’t keep Trump off the ballot for violating Section 3 of 14A, simply because there has been no “Insurrection” as defined by Congressional law.
Federalist 82 and 83; Federal and State Courts
Hamilton continues reviewing the Judiciary and goes into greater depth on the issue of the relative jurisdictions of the Federal and State courts.
A Racist Is Motivated By…A Governor?
Generally leftists only want to blame a gun for a mass shooting, unless it is a cop firing it. Well, now it’s a governor at fault.
Mail-In Voting Is Here to Stay; GOP Must Adapt or Lose
In a perfect world, voters would be required to show up on Election Day to cast their ballots. Unfortunately, the pandemic handed Democrats a golden opportunity to implement mail-in voting and its close cousins, early voting and ballot harvesting, on an unprecedented scale. As dangerous and unpalatable as these activities may be, they are here …
America, This Is Where We Are
One can only marvel in disgust at the divergence in our morality, standard of living, personal safety, national and economic security, and sense of well-being.
Federalist 81; On An Activist Judiciary
Hamilton continues his discourse on the nature of the Judiciary in Federalist 81. This paper addresses the very current issue of an activist Judiciary.
From Vision to Reality: The Federal Government’s Transformation into the Founders’ Fears
As time has passed, a stark transformation has occurred whereby our federal government no longer safeguards liberty as envisioned by the Founders.
A Day In Infamy, September 11, 2001
All over America, on Reserve and National Guard facilities, phones were ringing off the hook. The question was unerringly the same: “When do you need me there?”
Gun Control and Personal Responsibility
The inconvenient truth is, today we blame the object (firearm) instead of discussing the underlying problem, holding people accountable for their actions.
The Insidiousness of “Gender”
The use of the word “gender” has been a successful coup by the left. Until recently, the word was reserved for sociology and linguistics.
Congress Mulls Mandatory Marriage Training: From ‘I Do’ to ‘I Don’t Even Know You Anymore’
In a shocking turn of events, lawmakers are considering a groundbreaking new initiative aimed at improving the state of marriages in the country.
Minarchy And The Budget
The Imperial City’s spendthrift ways have to stop sooner, rather than later.
Federalist 80: The Jurisdiction of the Judiciary
In this lengthy paper, Hamilton discusses the jurisdiction of the Judiciary branch. That sounds a bit odd to our modern ears where we suppose that the third branch of government has unlimited authority to make pronouncements. But that is not the case nor was it the intent of the Founding Fathers. It should be remembered …