Did the Constitution Fail?

Today, we live under the largest government in history - this couldn’t be further from the system of the founders under the Constitution. So some people take the position that the Constitution itself failed to limit government. But, is that the case, or is there some other cause the Founders would point to?

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Bad News: Another “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” Failure

Using the wrong strategy to defeat government infringements can often cause more damage than doing nothing at all. And this is exactly what has been happening in the so-called “2nd Amendment Sanctuary'' movement. With the latest defeat coming in court in Yamhill, County Oregon.

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Stop the Feds: James Madison-Style

From a four-step plan to undermine and defeat federal programs in 1788, to a duty to interpose in 1798 - and nullification as a natural right in 1834 - James Madison saw the states and people as essential checks on federal power.

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Whether the Government Wants us to or Not

Relying on government to limit its own power is a really bad strategy for liberty. Ultimately, it’s up to us to defend our constitution and our liberty whether the government people want us to or not.

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