Near the end of the Republican nominating process in 2012, I heard a lot of people commanding that Ron Paul supporters simply “hold their collective noses, and get in line to vote for Romney (or McCain) to prevent some Democrat (who’s policy plans are identical in all but size) from claiming the White-house and ending…
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On Mar. 20, Rep. Tom McMillin (R-Rochester) introduced HB5420 to prevent state cooperation with warrantless spying and personal data collection by the NSA and other federal agencies. (learn more about it here) It was referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass through a majority before it can be considered for a…
This post continues my thoughts on Originalism and the Good Constitution by John McGinnis and Michael Rappaport (part 1 is here). One of the most important parts of Originalism and the Good Constitution is methodological rather than normative. In Chapter 7, the authors argue that original meaning depends not just on the original meaning of the words themselves but on…
We support the ENTIRE Bill of Rights. Turning a blind eye to one part or another for “security” (or any other reason), puts it all in danger. Are you with us?
SJR27, a proposal for a state constitutional amendment that would expressly include electronic data and communications in the same protected class as “persons, houses, papers, and effects,” is moving forward in the Missouri legislature. It passed the senate by a 31-2 vote. It is now in the House Downsizing State Government Committee where it will…
A bill has been introduced in the Pennsylvania state house which restrict the use of drones by government officials.
A bill that would protect property rights from Agenda 21 and similar measures passed a Missouri state Senate committee late last month. Senate Bill 618 (SB618) was introduced on Jan. 8 by Sen. Brian Nieves (R-26). It was passed through the Senate General Laws Committee on Mar. 25. It will now be scheduled for a…
The answer to that question is “maybe.” I don’t really know. I do know that yesterday, our posts to nearly 130,000 people, which used to reach a minimum of 2000 in the first hour or so, dropped to about 200. Suddenly and quickly, our reach has been cut by about 90%. Then today, this article…
Most people don't realize that prominent abolitionists like John Greenleaf Whittier came out publicly as nullification supporters in the 1850s. This was in regards to the Fugitive Slave Act. Crushes the idea that nullification = racist, doesn't it? That's probably why the government schools will never teach you this.