Co-blogger Mike Rappaport, following Justice Thomas’ concurrence in Bond v. United States, argues that as a matter of original meaning the U.S. government’s treatymaking power is limited to “international matters.” I agree, to this extent: A treaty must cover subjects that are genuinely of concern to the parties to the treaty. There cannot be sham treaties designed only…
“The ultimate arbiter is the people of the Union.” Thomas Jefferson letter to William Johnson — 1823 Despite the best efforts, arm twisting, promises and amendment upon amendment) of Gov. Snyder, Senate majority leader Randy Richardville (term limited) and Speaker of the House Jase Bolger (term limited) to put lipstick on a pig the …
Regardless of the body count, however, Americans can expect the growth of anti-American sentiment to increase proportionally to the number of missiles fired from the powerful Predator and Reaper drones used to carry out the culling of the president’s kill list.
To mark the Tenth Amendment Center’s 8 year anniversary on 06-25-14, we’re releasing our first-ever “State of the Nullification Movement” report for 2014. We’ll be sending notices about its release to select supporters by direct mail. And, to everyone who is subscribed to the TAC newsletter (sign up here). This is a free report…
Ron Paul, speaking with Neil Cavuto on Fox Business last week, says that the recently revealed mass interception, storage, and analysis of images contained in private electronic communications is “another reason to get rid of the NSA.” Paul says limited reform of the National Security Agency is insufficient. Instead, Paul explains that the correct course is abolishing the agency…
it all comes back to money. Funds the federal government took and now flaunts in the faces of state legislatures have proven to be an irresistible bait.
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 11, 2014 – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill into law that declares gold and silver as legal tender within the state. Signed last week, Senate Bill 862 (SB862) was introduced by Sen. Clark Jolley and Rep. Gary Banz, with co-sponsorship from Sen. Natham Dahm. It reads, in part: Gold…
When opposing the Stamp Act (and eventually nullifying it), here’s a strategy that Samuel Adams NEVER took. “Let’s replace the current leaders with new ones that agree with us.” Why? Because leadership isn’t the problem. The system is. “Voting the bums out” is a complete and utter failure. Put your energy where it can actually…
Many parents are beginning to ask this question as the debate over Common Core heats up. There are several reasons Common Core is a really bad thing for your kids. Common Core is a nationalized education program. Some people may say this is a good thing. After all, we should want common standards across the…