The Myth of Absolute Federal Supremacy

Most people think the supremacy clause in the Constitution means the federal government can do whatever it wants. Under this warped theory of constitutional interpretation, the mere fact that Congress does something makes it the "supreme law of the land."

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Inflation: An Introduction

Supporters of the monster state love using the term “inflation” not to describe inflation, but the effects of it. That way, when they “take action” against inflation, they never go after the root cause - and continue to use it as a tool to expand their power and control.

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Evaluate the Constitutionality of Any Federal Act in Two Easy Steps

It’s often pretty easy to know whether or not a federal action is constitutional. In his Report of 1800, James Madison gave us a simple 2-step process to determine the constitutionality of any federal action.

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Taxation: 5 Anti-Federalist Warnings

From the beginning, the federal taxing power evoked strong opposition from Anti-Federalists. They warned it would lead to infinite and incomprehensible power - and a tyranny potentially worse than they endured under the British.

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Michigan Bill Would Take on Federal Gun Control Past, Present and Future

A bill introduced in the Michigan House would ban state and local enforcement of federal gun control, past present and future. Passage into law would take a step toward stopping federal acts that infringe on the right to keep and bear arms within the state.

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The Genetic Panopticon

DNA technology in the hands of government officials will complete our transition to a Surveillance State in which prison walls are disguised within the seemingly benevolent trappings of technological and scientific progress, national security and the need to guard against terrorists, pandemics, civil unrest, etc.

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