It is time all who stand in opposition of a constitutional convention due to fear of it being a runaway toward tyranny consider the reasoning State’s were a part of Article V. Continue reading
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Saturday’s ‘Freedom is Rising’ show, on August 14th, focused on federalism and the 10th Amendment.
We are going to begin exploring the ideals we are losing in our dialog today. Federalism, what is it? In the beginning what was understood to be our Federal Government? How important was the 10th Amendment in this new experiment? It is a critically important time in our history where we must restore the dialog, control the proper vocabulary, help restore federalism. Support our states’ efforts to interpose between the ever oppressive national government, operating outside of their enumerated powers, and citizens who still control our government should we stand united… Continue reading
Even those who disagreed agreed on federalism
Federalism is a form of governing in a republic that was launched in earnest, for the first time, through the efforts of the 1787Constitutional Convention. The men who gathered for the convention did not agree on everything and the states’ citizens they represented also disagreed on many things. Continue reading
Are you armed and ready to combat bad government?
Within the educated messages today resides an organized movement people need to listen to as it contains the most peaceful, useful way to help restore order while defending our fundamental structure of federalism. Among the messengers are Thomas Woods, Jr., Dr. Kevin Gutzman, and Michael Boldin who is the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center Continue reading
Interposition is the cousin of nullification
While states’ rights generate a firestorm of emotions, with opponents claiming supporters simply want to return to the days of slavery and racism, nullification often creates a sense of confusion. Many people feel they are well educated in the subject of federalism while holding a core conviction federal law is supreme. After all, this is what they remember being taught in their high school and college American Government classes. So, the idea of a State thinking it can declare federal law null and void simply fails to register. Continue reading
