Month: August 2024
Nothing can now be believed which is seen in the media
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s world, trust in the media is severely eroded. Reflecting on Thomas Jefferson’s advice to uphold truth and sound principles, I explore how the media, politicians, and institutions fail us. Jefferson’s warnings about a corrupted press resonate deeply, prompting a personal approach to uncovering truth amidst overwhelming information. Embracing diverse voices helps navigate these challenges.
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Silence is not golden, it can be deadly!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Silence may be considered golden, but it is often deadly. Miscommunication, like in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, shows how silence can have dire consequences. Silence allows government misbehavior, as it equates to consent. When citizens fail to speak up against government actions, they tacitly approve, undermining democracy. Is silence golden or deadly?
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Biden-Harris and the Left’s plan to cripple the Supreme Court
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt wasn’t getting his way in the Supreme Court, so he threatened to pack it. In 2024, Joe Biden and the Left aren’t getting their way in the Supreme Court, so they’re threatening to transform it. The White House recently released a fact sheet stating that Biden doesn’t plan to “reform the Supreme Court.” What it describes can…
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433 – Administrative Law Goes to Court
Seeking redress of our grievances is an important right, protected by the First Amendment. Can the federal government deprive you of due process as a condition of seeking redress? While not talked about in that way, that’s pretty much what the case SEC v. Jarkesy is all about. After assessing George Jarksey J. civil penalties for violations of antifraud provisions, the SEC attempted to deny him of his right to a trial by jury. Could this be a start of reforms of unconstitutional administrative law courts?
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End of SCOTUS term leads to plenty of fallout
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the Supreme Court wraps up its term in June, its most controversial decisions ripple across the nation, affecting everything from Chevron Deference to the power of Administrative Law Courts. This year’s impactful opinions promise more than just waves; they might create a tsunami of change, with significant secondary and tertiary consequences yet to unfold.
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Be careful what you wish for in politics
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Throughout history, revolutions often start with the hope for a better future but end in dystopian outcomes, as seen in France, Russia, and China. In today’s political climate, the debate intensifies around progressivism and leadership. With Joe Biden stepping down, the focus shifts to Kamala Harris and the potential consequences of her presidency.
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The political vitriol and consequences of our actions!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are families that do not talk because of political hatred or hatred of other people simply because they are members of a different political party, and this hatred sometimes leads to more deadly consequences. Donald Trump is not the first politician to have had to deal with an assassination attempt. Steve Scalise, Justice Kavanaugh, and Nancy Pelosi are just a few of the recent targets…
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Electing a President of the United States
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We the People do not elect a President of the United States, the states do, but I understand why. As election day approaches and we continue to observe the machinations of the political parties, wouldn’t it be nice to know how the process works, how the political parties have manipulated it to their advantage, and how Congress meddles in the election?
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