Podcast: Harriet Tubman, Nullification and Making a Difference

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about Harriet Tubman and the $20 bill, and how individuals can make a difference at the state level. This week, I delve into two completely unrelated issues in a rather spontaneous and completely unscripted episode of my podcast. I’ve seen a lot of opinions about…

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Podcast: The Incorporation Doctrine and the 14th Amendment

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head,  I explain the incorporation doctrine and the original intent of the 14th Amendment. More than five decades after the ratification the 14th Amendment, the Supreme Court suddenly pulled an entirely new doctrine from it – virtually out of thin air. The court held that 14th Amendment applies…

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Pragmatic George and the Constitution

Poor Pragmatic George. He thinks politicians should do whatever they want as long as they believe the are “doing what they think is right!” The heck with that pesky Constitution! Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not so sure trusting the moral compass of elected officials is the best strategy.

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Podcast: The Original Application of the Bill of Rights

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain the original application of the Bill of Rights, why it matters and why the liberty centralizers are wrong. A lot of people who say they believe in “limited government” turn around and favor the federal government “enforcing” liberty on the states. While this approach can…

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Podcast: What Is the Role of the Federal Government under the Constitution?

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the proper role of the federal government. Hint: meddling in your sex life isn’t part of it! During a recent televised townhall meeting, Anderson Cooper asked Donald Trump to name the most important priorities of the federal government. Two of the things Trump included…

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Committees in Two States Pass Bills Taking on ALPR License Plate Tracking Program

Committees in 2 states passed bills that would put limitations on the storage and sharing of information collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and place significant roadblocks in the way of a federal license plate tracking program too. Yesterday, a Missouri Senate committee passed a bill that would put limitations on the storage and…

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