Nip it in the Bud! This has been ignored for far too long
Turning a blind eye: "The customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed."
George Washington’s Farewell Warning
George Washington warned us about turning a blind eye to violations of the constitution, no matter how small
Coolidge: Reason Rather than Threats Should Guide U.S. Foreign Policy
Instead of following the foreign policy trajectory blazed by Bush Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump, perhaps it would serve us consider the wisdom of a former president who is generally overlooked: Calvin Cooledge. While some U.S. presidents receive the praise and adulation from modern establishment historians, others are often overlooked for one reason or another. Either […]
Washington’s Warnings: Good Morning Liberty 09-19-18
Originally drafted by James Madison, the address contains advice and warnings - on political parties, violations of the Constitution, and foreign policy.
The Struggle for American Independence: Crossing the Delaware
From Charles Lee, to Washington at Trenton, his follow-up at Princeton - culminating with Thomas Paine
The Struggle for American Independence: The Second Continental Congress
Far from empathizing with the petitions of the Second Continental Congress, King George III responded by declaring the colonies in open and avowed rebellion to the crown.
The Struggle for American Independence: The French and Indian War
In many ways, it is important to have a basic grasp of this conflict to provide a true understanding of the coming clash between the American colonies and Britain.
James Madison’s Federalism Flip-Flop
Feature or flaw, states are not required to help enforce federal acts. Opting out of them is a powerful strategy to bring them to an end.
George Washington’s Birthday
Here's an interesting story about how Washington actually has two dates for his birthday.
George Washington’s Advice Rejected by both Parties
Avoiding national debt was one of George Washington’s greatest admonitions yet neither liberals nor conservatives have paid much attention to it. It would be well to reflect on his advice this President’s Day. The trillion dollar Republican proposal will raise overall spending caps by about $300 billion over the next two years and will make…