Month: January 2024
State or Federal Sovereignty
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution, I delve into Congressional meetings and state legislative sessions. Reflecting on state sovereignty and the balance of power between federal and state governments, I ponder our civic responsibilities. How do we, as citizens, assist in upholding this sovereignty and work alongside legislatures to maintain the constitutional balance?
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Knowing how to identify real misinformation
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s world, being able to identify what is true is both harder than ever and more important. Thankfully, there are four simple rules that can help you identify misinformation for yourself. You don’t need an AI, a room full of experts, or even a crystal ball; just four simple rules will help you know what is true and make better decisions for your life. It’s either that you believe the “expert” who tells you that 2+2=5!
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Is Trump’s win a path to fascism or freedom?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the stark contrast between media narratives and current political realities. Focusing on the upcoming election, I question the claims of impending fascism under Trump, comparing them to the present administration’s disregard for the Constitution and individual rights. It’s a critical examination of political rhetoric versus observable actions in today’s America.
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406 – Regulating Your Life
Have you noticed how often the government of the United States decides how you should live your life? It seems everything from food and drugs to the lightbulbs in your home are regulated by Uncle Sam. And whenever some bureaucrat deems it necessary, they simply roll out another “rule” or “regulation” to clamp down on the American people. It seems though, that one of those agencies may have bitten off more than they could chew, at least according to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the case Louisiana, et. al. v. U.S. Department of Energy the court decided that one of the DOE’s rules was illegal, but was it unconstitutional?
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Defending our rights: The state’s role explained
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring our constitutional rights, I delve into the significance of the United States Constitution and its Preamble, highlighting our role in self-governance. Reflecting on the state’s duty to defend our rights against federal overreach, I emphasize the importance of civic responsibility and our collective power as ‘We, the People,’ to uphold and protect the freedoms we cherish.
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Harry Truman warned us that “Silencing the voice of opposition” has consequences!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – These words to Congress from Harry S. Truman should send chills down your spine. “Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.” Look at the news, and what do you see?
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Don’t you just hate it when reality walks up and bites you?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let’s face it, do you want to put your life in the hands of a rule created by some bureaucrat who was hired to make political points rather than their ability to do the job? Just how many billions of dollars does the government spend on grants for scientific research even though the Constitution prohibits it? The fact is we all live with the consequences of our actions and those of others…
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“Let’s be careful out there!”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Things are getting really dangerous, just in time for a Presidential Election. There are Pro-Hamas demonstrations, not just across the country but in front of the White House. Political opponents, including the President, have been swatted, and the FBI running amuck. Evidence of more election fraud brings into question the state of our republic, and there are those who claim everything is fine, nothing to see here…
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