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Category Archives: Constitution
Justice Comes First
Is that the law?–Shylock “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Justice, not legality, comes first; … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Immigration, Rights
Tagged Justice, Pledge of Allegiance, The Constitution
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A political contradiction
On the one hand, President Trump is widely suspected of misfeasance before and after taking office, to wit: His relations with foreign leaders are suspect. He fails to recognize that the Constitution limits his powers, but attacks Congress, judges, and … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Trump
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Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Can the President withdraw from a treaty? Surprisingly, he can. While treaties must be confirmed by Congress, there is little precedent for Congressional approval for withdrawing, particularly when the treaty provides for this. This seems inconsistent, … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Trump, War
Tagged Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Reagan
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What’s conservative?
Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. — Northwest Ordinance of 1787 inscribed on Angell Hall at the University of Michigan What’s conservative? … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Economics
Tagged Conservative, good government, Northwest Ordinance
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Would a larger House be fairer?
Steve Vladeck proposes a good government reform–more members in the House. At first glance this idea seemed inconsequential to me; a legislative body with 435 members is large enough already that members may never learn each others names, but after … Continue reading
Posted in Constituents, Constitution, Political
Tagged House, National Popular Vote, NPV, reform, Senate
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Loyalty
Our very damaged president views the world in terms of personal loyalty. Loyalty to the country, or anything greater, is beyond his understanding. The real criminals are the Republicans who go along with him, knowing that he is fundamentally weakening … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, Campaigning, Congress, Constituents, Constitution, Political, Trump
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Taxpayer money
“Taxpayer money,” we see and hear that phrase again and again. Politicians use it to emphasize that some of the funds in the Treasury are paid in the form of taxes. The phrase is misleading–once collected, money in the Treasury … Continue reading