Monster State: 4 Things Supporters Want you to Believe

The scariest monster of all is the largest government in history - the monster state of today. It thrives and grows on 4 main principles that totally reject the principles of the constitution, and the American revolution.

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4 Essential Principles to Advance Liberty

Going from the largest government in history to a true “land of the free,” won’t happen fast. And it won’t be easy. But these four principles will help set a strong foundation for the Constitution and liberty.

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“Slavery is ever preceded by sleep”

For the old revolutionaries, a government that could define its own limits, take property at will - an arbitrary power - was the very definition of a tyranny, reducing the people “to the most abject slavery.” In their view, liberty could only exist in a society that’s awake, aware, and actively engaged - in both supporting freedom, and resisting attempts to restrict it.

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Today in History: John Jay Sworn in as First Chief Justice of the United States

Washington nominated Jay for the position on Sept. 24, the same day he signed the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the Senate unanimously confirmed Jay two days later.

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Getting from Here to Liberty

Going from the largest government in history - to a true “land of the free” isn’t going to be easy. And it definitely won’t happen overnight. But we’ve got the tools - thanks to the founders and old revolutionaries. The essential principles underlying our philosophy and strategy.

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The National Debt is a National Curse

Washington, Jefferson, Madison - their warnings on a massive, permanent national debt have been totally ignored. And until they're heeded, things are only going to get much, much worse.

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How to Beat the Feds: 4 Essential Principles

Stopping the incessant growth of the largest government in history means doing things that might seem…a little more difficult…than what most people have done for generations. But using the advice and wisdom of the founders and old revolutionaries, we can get on a successful path to liberty.

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Freedom isn’t Going to Come Easy

We are not to expect to be translated from despotism to liberty, in a feather bed. Thomas Jefferson was right when he wrote this and it might be even more relevant today in the face of the largest government in history.

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4 Totally Ignored Principles of the American Revolution

The United States of today couldn’t be further from the principles of the American Revolution. Here are 4 major ones that have been almost completely ignored, leading to the largest government in history.

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