Month: September 2024
Do you reject facts and choose your own version of reality?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all have biases, beliefs we cling to even when confronted with opposing evidence. More people are choosing to reject facts and create their own version of reality. Inspired by Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “Theory of Stupidity,” this explores why some defend their beliefs at all costs, even when faced with undeniable truths.
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Federal bribery and the people’s complicity
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians often secure votes by offering money, programs, and services in exchange for public support. This form of bribery, as described by Alexis de Tocqueville, has become a common practice at all levels of government. The question is, now that we see the manipulation, will we continue to participate in this corrupt system?
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438 – Legal firearm possession as probable cause
Encountering law enforcement can be a nerve wracking situation, even if you’ve done nothing wrong. Imagine you’ve been pulled over to safely deal with something in your vehicle, then have a police officer pull up behind you. Nothing to worry about, right? You’ve done nothing wrong. Then imagine, after providing your drivers license, you’re pulled…
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The Constitution is a threat to American democracy, as it should be
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution is often seen as a threat to “American Democracy,” and rightfully so. The United States is a republic, not a democracy, and this distinction is crucial. While many have tried to push for a democracy, history shows that democracies can lead to chaos and self-destruction, as John Adams and others have warned.
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Is freedom just an illusion in America today?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Is freedom in America real, or are we simply living under an illusion of liberty? I explore this question by examining the contrast between how things should be under the Constitution and how things actually are today. As we navigate a political landscape that often defies legal boundaries, it’s time to question our perception of freedom.
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Will the American people stand by while government actors steal our rights
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Albert Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, expecting different results. Yet, Americans seem to ignore history as government actors erode our rights. With lockdowns, election manipulation, and DOJ interference, it’s déjà vu all over again. Will we finally stand up, or let this descent into totalitarianism continue unchecked?
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If it weren’t for corrupt government, we’d have no federal government at all
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If the Justice system isn’t acting in some unjust manner, we find that some other federal department or agency is infringing on people’s rights. Censorship, illegal searches, and embezzlement are just the beginning. If we are responsible for the character of Congress, we are also responsible for the character of the federal government. We can either…
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437 – Should Rahimi be the poster child for the Second Amendment?
There’s an adage in the legal profession, “hard cases make bad law”. It can also be said that bad cases make bad law, and the case of United States v. Rahimi is one of those bad cases. The question is legitimate. Does 18 U. S. C. §922(g)(8), which prohibits a person under domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm or ammunition, violate the Second Amendment. However, for those of you who are thinking the answer is yes, Zackey Rahimi is not the person you would want leading this case.
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