Something to think about: Less freedom than the Founders?
Here’s something to think about: You have better toys and technology – but less freedom than the founding fathers had.
Nullification is the Rightful Remedy
If Nullification was good enough for Thomas Jefferson, it’s good enough for us.
Thomas Jefferson: Nullification is a natural right
Hard to argue with this guy on the right of states to nullify.
Unconstitutional acts are not law
Even the “big government” guy of the founding generation – Alexander Hamilton – agreed: “There is no position which depends on clearer principles, than that every act of a delegated authority contrary to the tenor of the commission under which it is exercised, is void. No legislative act, therefore, contrary to the constitution, can be…
A defining moment: Give me liberty or give me death!
In St. John’s Church, Henry made a bombastic speech in which he drew a stark line between liberty and tyranny. He ended his speech by announcing “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
The Founders and TAC vs Political Partisans
Sometimes when people read something on our site, sharing a view of the founders they were never taught in government school, they get pretty upset.
NEGOP: Help us understand how you differ from Democrats
I am in receipt of your recent Chairman's Report update, and would like to report an injury; I have some bruising of the chin area, sustained when my jaw hit the floor from incredulity. This from the state Republican Party chairman whose senators own a super majority in the legislature, the same legislature that is about to pass without serious debate, challenge, or objection, a huge increase in the Nebraska Medicaid entitlement program?
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Dr. Benjamin Carson — Speaking Truth to Power
The phrase “speaking truth to power” is actually of Quaker origin from the fairly recent past — 1955 to be exact. It was the title of a pamphlet published by the Society of Friends that suggested to the two major superpowers nonviolent means of resolving the Cold War. If it appears cliché to the reader,… more
NE Ballots: Deciding How to Vote on Those Four Proposed Amendments
If YOU landed here for the first time, looking for a sample ballot or additional information and opinions regarding items that will appear on your ballot, know that you are decidedly not alone. Traffic statistics for our site are proving, once again, voters want to see sample ballots as early as possible, and they want… more
George Washington: First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
Americans have only relatively recently begun to refer to the third Monday in February as “Presidents’ Day”, including us. It turns out that the holiday has always been and is still officially designated Washington’s Birthday. Click HERE to read more on the subject. George Washington was actually born on February 22, 1732. While facts reported… more