Month: January 2024

405 – The Real Insurrection in America

Although I’ve talked about the recent attempts to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot on the radio program, I realized I haven’t taken the time to do an in-depth article here. I apologize for taking so long to broach this extremely important topic in this venue.

Unless you’ve been hiding from everything politics in the United States, you are aware that there are actors in several states that have sued in their state courts to disqualify Donald Trump from being on their states primary election ballot for President of the United States. As of this writing, in only two states, Colorado and Maine, have those actors found some measure of success. While this case will undoubtably find its way to the Supreme Court, this truly is a state issue, even though it has national importance.

When pundits and politicians want to stir up the American people, they declare war

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve had the war on poverty, the war on drugs, even a war on hate. Frequently, these wars that are supposed to save the American people actually wind up enslaving them. The latest “war” enslaving the American people is the so-called “Green” Energy War. While this vicious attack on the American people has been having its way for decades, there are signs that the people may be starting to push back…

States must start standing up for their rights

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution, I delve into the federalist structure and the dynamic between state and federal powers. This analysis highlights the critical role of states in balancing against federal expansion, underscoring the importance of state sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment in maintaining the delicate equilibrium of our republic.

January 6th, three years on: Legal battles rage

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Reflecting on the January 6th demonstration three years later, we find ourselves still embroiled in litigation and political biases. FBI investigations, media coverage discrepancies, and border lawlessness raise questions of intent versus incompetence. As the situation unfolds, it becomes clear: we haven’t heard the last of January 6th, nor the challenges it presents to our society and…

Numbers don’t lie, people do!

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For example, remember those 3+ million jobs the Bureau of Labor Statistics told us were created in 2023? Well, it appears that about a quarter of those jobs never actually existed. Then there’s the data showing that, while still very rare, your chances of dying from the COVID “vaccine” is more than 50 times greater than the flu shot…

A real three-ring circus

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s world, we witness a bewildering spectacle. Our national debt skyrockets past $34 trillion, while our southern border remains porous. The recent disappearance of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin adds to the chaos, symbolizing a government that resembles a circus more than a serious entity. It’s a scenario where common sense and sanity are alarmingly scarce.

404 – Lawsuits for Revenge and Profit?

One of the most common ways for an American to seek a redress for some grievance is to file a law suit. This has made the United States a very litigious society. I was not able to determine the number of lawsuits filed, but in 2023 there were more attorneys in the United States (1.33 million) than doctors (1.08 million). As you might imagine, it is unlikely that all of these lawsuits are legitimate.

Take for examples the case of Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer. In this case, Acheson Hotels claims that Deborah Laufer filed a lawsuit against them not because she was harmed by their hotel, but because she is an activist using the Americans with Disability Act to harass companies who do not advertise whether or not they have handicapped accessible rooms. While the Supreme Court found that the case was moot, both the facts of the case and the courts decision points to what appears to be a case of Ms. Laufer using lawsuits for both revenge and profit.

God made the Country — man-made Cities

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the national electoral county map reveals a stark divide in political geography, despite a closely contested Congress. The Twelfth Amendment’s implications and the House of Representatives’ role in presidential elections are crucial. I reflect on socio-economic disparities, the justice system’s biases, and the ideological split between urban centers and ‘flyover country’, underscoring…