Writing to James Madison about Shays’ Rebellion in early 1787, Thomas Jefferson said that “a little rebellion now and then is a good thing.” He considered it an essential check on government power - a warning that violations of the constitution and liberty might lead to serious trouble for rulers.
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A lot of people think we can solve our problems by electing the right people. But the problem isn't the people. The problem is power.
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One of my favorite examples of the power of no was Rosa Parks.
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Even if they were able to straight up repeal the 2nd, the feds would still have ZERO authority to enact, implement or enforce any federal gun control
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Of the increasing number of states claiming to create a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” just three (and one honorable mention) have really got the ball rolling in the right direction, legislatively and strategically. Learn what they’re doing and replicate it in your own state.
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In his 1850 pamphlet, “A Defence for Fugitive Slaves,” Lysander Spooner gave us a strategy for how to stop unconstitutional acts: resist. But the philosophical foundation he built this on was nothing new under the sun. In fact, the famed anarchist was merely reaffirming the views of leading Founders.
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Born Sept. 27, 1722 - some “experts” would have you believe his political career “peaked” in 1776, and mostly ended there. But more important were his ideas, which not only helped influence an entire generation to resist the empire, but can live on today as well - and help drive resistance to another.
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This was the term the founders used to describe centralized authority with vast power and control.
This is exactly the kind of government we have today.
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In his 9th essay, Brutus continues his warning that standing armies are always “dangerous to the liberties of a people.” Here, he responds to criticisms of this position by Noah Webster and Alexander Hamilton.
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Federal Reserve meetings are getting to be a lot like elections. Every one is the most important one ever! This should raise some significant questions in your mind. Primarily, why do politically connected central bankers have so much influence?
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