Don’t trust any politician. Ever.
Good advice – don’t trust any politician. Ever. Including the one who gave this advice.
Madison on the role of the states
“the states who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining to them.”
James Madison on Nullification
Madison considered nullification a much higher power than a mere “constitutional right.” He agreed with Thomas Jefferson in that it was a natural right – one which doesn’t gain credence from a parchment.
Did James Madison Encourage Abandonment of Christian Religion?
On May 1, Lauren Becker, director of marketing at the Center for Inquiry, declared that “we need to lose religion to save America.” As part of her plea, Becker makes several significant mistakes in her review of history of the supposed irreligiousness of our Founding Fathers. Becker’s primary source of support is a proposal to…
Blueprint for When States Should Nullify: Jefferson vs. Madison
When considering modern day nullification and interposition of federal laws (NSA spying, drones, gun control, healthcare, etc.), it benefits us to look at the opinions of two important founders. Although both were advocates of state nullification, each established a slightly different standard for the appropriate time to take this action, as reflected in the Kentucky…
Jefferson and Madison on the Role of the Federal Courts
Today, it is commonly accepted that the U.S. Supreme Court has the sole and final say as to whether or not a federal law is constitutional (after it winds through the lower federal courts). Recently, for example, the Court upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional under the auspices that the individual mandate is a tax. …
The Powers Delegated to the Federal Government are Few and Defined
From Federalist #45, James Madison’s words are pretty straightforward.
James Madison’s Advice: Refuse to Comply
In Federalist #46, James Madison – “Father of the Constitution” – didn’t say “Wait till the next election.” He didn’t say “Take them to court.” And he didn’t say “Give them new rules to follow.” He advised “a refusal to cooperate with officers of the Union.” Learn more here: http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/blueprint