Constitutional Issues
Discussions about and suggested changes to the U.S. Constitution within the context of the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
A Declaration of Independence from the Tyranny of the U.S. Federal Judiciary
by Paul Benedict (libertarian)
Published: January 7, 2012
Challenging judicial supremacy seems radical because Jefferson was right: mankind is more disposed to suffer evils... than to abolish the forms to which they are accustomed. Jefferson's logic overcame this human failing once before.
Can Congress make small businesses hire 6 million unemployed?
by Lorena Remmell (libertarian)
Published: December 25, 2011
Is the proposed bill H.R. 3681 the One Employee (ONE) Act allowed by the Constitution?
Is the Solyndra Affair an Impeachable Offense?
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: September 25, 2011
Unless you have been under a rock or possibly out of the country you know by now that there is great outrage in Washington, D.C. over the Obama Administration’s $535 million loan to green company and now bankrupt entity Solyndra.
Bill OReilly Should do His Homework
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: September 12, 2011
Last week, OReilly Factor producer Jesse Watters confronted Congressman Ron Paul at New England College to ask him why he was not interested in appearing on Bill OReillys show.
U.S. Constitution Day Resolution
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: August 29, 2011
"Every word of a constitution is the difference between power and freedom."- James Madison
Herman Cain, the Constitution, and the Resurrection of America
by Jim Byrd (libertarian)
Published: June 17, 2011
The issue of the incorporation of the 1st eight amendments via the 14th Amendment, and Herman Cain's take on it.
Ron Paul Schools Chris Wallace on the Constitution
by Fearless Citizen (libertarian)
Published: May 17, 2011
A review of the discussion between Ron Paul and Chris Wallace regarding "General Welfare".
Military tribunals are an affront to the Constitution
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: April 6, 2011
Military tribunals are an affront to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the legacy of our national heritage.
Another Unconstitutional War!?
by Dave Narby (libertarian)
Published: March 24, 2011
Yet another president puts American fighting men and women in harm's way without the approval of Congress in support of a dysfunctional foreign policy.
Obama wrong on Libya
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: March 24, 2011
The founding fathers of our country would be shocked to see that a President of the United States could launch an attack half a world away without a formal declaration of war by Congress, with barely any discussion of it by the House or by the Senate.
Defending the Constitution means not enforcing unconstitutional laws
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: March 6, 2011
Who we love is none of the government's the government's business
We are a Republic a Nation of Laws
by Catherine Elizabeth (libertarian)
Published: February 23, 2011
"Constitution for the United States of America, Article IV Section. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government. So why is the adminstration on a whim disregarding the law?
Notes About Travel Screening and Security
by Mister MandM (libertarian)
Published: February 17, 2011
It may be time for the herd to speak!
Overcome your fear of a constitutional convention
by Gary Wood (conservative)
Published: February 9, 2011
Listen to original meaning and consider the times, we are today at a point of action and through Article V we can take such action like no other civil means allows.
Natural-Born In The USA
by Don Goins (libertarian)
Published: January 28, 2011
What is a natural-born citizen and does Obama qualify?
The Argument for Defunding the Dept. of Education
by calvtob14 (conservative)
Published: November 16, 2010
The Dept. of education is a relic of a failed ideology and must be reformed
It Seems Obama had a Reason for Omitting Creator
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: October 26, 2010
Obama knew exactly why "Creator" was omitted from his version of the Declaration.
Lexington Express
by GT Slade (libertarian)
Published: September 28, 2010
An essay in The Economist attacks the Tea Party for "worshipping" the Constitution.
NY mosque issue hijacked for political expediency
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: August 20, 2010
Mike Beitler, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina said he had hoped common sense would prevail in the debate.
Terrorist Weapon of Electromagnetic Pulse Shunned by Administration
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: August 19, 2010
Article 4, Section 4 in the Constitution says it will protect each state from external invasion.
America the Fooled
by Danny Cali (libertarian)
Published: August 11, 2010
How the American people have been fooled into letting the Federal government encroach on their rights
Reasoned Choice
by Bentree (libertarian)
Published: July 18, 2010
We must honor the founders for two important gifts that they left us. The tools of Self determination and the illustration of Reason.
The Federal Claim to Supremacy [or how Supreme is the Supreme Court?]
by Republicae (libertarian)
Published: July 4, 2010
In questions of supremacy and sovereignty, the federal government has assumed its claim to be Constitutionally sound and valid however, upon closer examination that claim is suspect.
The Government's Claim To Sovereignty
by Republicae (libertarian)
Published: June 15, 2010
The claim to sovereignty and the assignments of such sovereignty do not belong to our government, either federal or State.
Progressive Intellectual Dysfunction
by Bentree (libertarian)
Published: June 8, 2010
Supreme Court, Originalism vs Activism
He Said What?
by Bentree (libertarian)
Published: May 20, 2010
In an Associated Press article May, 15, 2010 Justice Anthony Kennedy said " the Senate should not try to determine how Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan would rule on specific issues but should focus broadly on whether she has the qualities of a good judge."
Americans Deserve Recall Power
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: April 21, 2010
Americans who want to reform the federal government should seek a constitutional amendment giving them the power to recall federal officials.
Domestic Terrorists
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: April 18, 2010
We are all now targets of anti-terrorism
Why the Constitution Matters in Military Affairs
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: April 18, 2010
Week after week it's easy for me to blog with compelling arguments that most things Congress does is unconstitutional.
NC city fights for right to hold non-partisan elections
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: April 14, 2010
Kinston, NC citizens suing U.S. Justice Department for overturning a referendum approving non-partisan city council elections.
Obamacare is Unconstitutional – Part 2
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: April 8, 2010
So, let's see, towards the end of last year both houses of Congress passed a form of health care reform despite close to sixty percent of Americans being opposed to both bills.
What would Washington do?
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: April 5, 2010
The time is now near at hand which must probably determine, whether Americans are to be, Freemen, or Slaves..."
Obamacare is Unconstitutional - Part 1
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: March 31, 2010
For those of you that read my blog on a weekly basis mostly to get your dander up, I will not disappoint you this week.
Divide and Conquer
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2010
Like it or not, we have been played by one of the oldest strategies known to man: Divide and Conquer. In essence, it is our own damn fault.
Revisiting The Bill of Rights
by Bentree (libertarian)
Published: March 8, 2010
Inalienable Rights,Is this our future?
How the Press is not Free
by Dan Alba (libertarian)
Published: March 3, 2010
On Murray Rothbard's 'inevitable law of nature' and its effect on journalism.
Executive Orders, Nullification, and Recess Appointments
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: February 17, 2010
With no political capital left and much of his legislative initiatives dead in Congress, President Obama's administration recently announced that he intends to use executive orders to advance his agenda.
Individual Liberty & the Founding Fathers
by Bentree (libertarian)
Published: February 11, 2010
Government Reform 101 B: Barney Frank is Right on the Filibuster
by Paul Benedict (libertarian)
Published: January 20, 2010
Do you think that the U.S. Constitution triumphed last night in Massachusetts? Do you really? Well, if you do you must acknowledge that Barney Frank is right about ending the Senate filibuster.
Help Haiti Privately not Publicly
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: January 16, 2010
The headline said it all, "US takes charge in Haiti - with troops, rescue aid". The President announced that "it will take years for America to rebuild Haiti".
Solve Problems, Repeal the 17th Amendment
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: January 10, 2010
The 17th Amendment (direct election of senators) to the U.S. Constitution should be repealed.
Government Reform 101: End the Senate
by Paul Benedict (libertarian)
Published: December 25, 2009
In 1975 a rules change allowed senate filibusters to take place from back rooms, cloak rooms and from the local bar. This change continues to inflate the "price" of legislation faster than the Fed can mint money. The final price tag is liberty.
Word use U. S. A.
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 16, 2009
About thinking, word creation and use. Word use flaws First Amendment
Afraid of losing liberty to international agreements? Revive the Bricker Amendment.
by B. S. Kalafut (libertarian)
Published: December 14, 2009
An idea from two generations ago: an amendment to the U.S. Constitution explicitly limiting the scope of treaties and executive agreements, may improve the discourse over international cooperation, and possibly protect liberty, too.
"Sic Semper Tyrannis"
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: December 6, 2009
The government run schools in America were founded with the goal of indoctrinating the masses to become good citizens of the state.
The People and Their State
by Darrell Dillard (libertarian)
Published: November 20, 2009
These policies, and the use of an ever-increasing "Big Government", have allowed for the deprivation of constitutional guaranteed sovereignty for the several states. Seemingly, the Tenth Amendment is ignored and tread upon by such administrations.
Where is our representation?
by Darrell Dillard (libertarian)
Published: November 9, 2009
The Saturday vote on the government-run healthcare bill, should be noted as a blatant disregard for the wants and needs of the citizen. That seems to be setting the stage for "taxation, without proper representation".
The Matter Is Pretty Clear Now; Another Bob Schulz Scam In Progress
by Bill Walker (libertarian)
Published: November 2, 2009
This article discusses the scam in progress behind the Continental Congress 2009
Using the Criminal Justice System to Reward Political Support
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: November 1, 2009
Last Wednesday, President Obama signed a bill into law which adds acts of violence against the disabled, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender folks to the list of federal hate crimes.
Obama Violates the First Amendment
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: September 27, 2009
Famous Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black once stated, "I am for the First Amendment from the first word to the last. I believe it means what it says." In part, what it says is that, "Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech."
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Subtopics under this Topic:10th Amendment
Information and action regarding the restoration of states' powers through the 10th Amendment to the Constitution for the United States of America
14th Amendment
The right of naturalization by birth in the United States
17th Amendment
The direct election of Senators.
1st Amendment
Free speech civil rights freedom of religion
2nd Amendment
This topic is about the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which reads, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Related topics are gun control, gun rights, gun ownership legislation, etc.
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