Federalist 68: Selecting the President
Federalist 68 describes the Founders’ concerns over choosing our Presidents and the dangers of doing so by “popular vote.”
Founders
John Parillo: On Federalist 51
In this episode, John Parillo discusses how James Madison a modern day Aristotle balanced powers of the three branches of the new government.
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 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.
Parillo Examines Federalist 9 and 10
In Federalist 9 Hamilton tells us why it was important that we spent the time understanding the lessons of the Greeks and Romans.
This July 4th Is a Memorial, Not a Celebration
On this July 4th, I am acknowledging the significance of our founding fathers’ gift to us, while recognizing that it is dying before our eyes.
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.
American Exceptionalism; Warnings From Our Founders
Our Founders built a country to be governed by its people with our rights guaranteed by God, not politicians. Attn Obama: It’s called American exceptionalism.
The War is With the Snake
The world is in chaos, no country is at peace. A darkness has descended over people of good will, it is as if we are watching “The Lord of the Rings.”
Of, By and For the People – Prologue
What is the main underlining of the American form of government? The People of course
Declaration of Independence: 5 Truths
The Framers of our Constitution were well-read. The the book they read are the source of many concepts used to draft our Declaration of independence.
The Recipe for American Revival
Now is the time to revisit our American principles of liberty and then, talk about a recipe for American revival based upon them.