Month: December 2024
The cost of government overreach
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal government overspends and overreaches, violating the Constitution and mismanaging taxpayer dollars on projects like the CHIPS Act and climate initiatives. Illegal immigration adds more financial and societal costs, as migrants receive benefits while some commit crimes without deportation. Today, I expose these issues and explore what We the People can do to address them.
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If we have a shadow president, is that a bad thing?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Think about it: Joe Biden is pardoning people, taking foreign trips, and spending money Congress has appropriated, while people are setting policies, both domestic and foreign, based in large part on what they expect Donald Trump to do once he’s inaugurated. I see this as an excellent opportunity to compare and contrast the actual powers of…
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Escaping justice in America
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice is “The virtue which consists in giving to everyone what is his due.” That may mean getting justice for the victim or punishing the criminal. But when people escape justice, it generally makes us mad. This is why Biden’s recent pardon of his son Hunter caused such ire. It’s not just that the younger Biden will not…
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451 – Federal Tort Claims Procedure
One of the reasons I like answering questions is they prompt me to look at things I hadn’t thought about before. Take for example the recent request I had to review the Federal Tort Claims Procedure. While I review lawsuits regularly here, I’d never taken the time to look at this particular legislation.
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A billion here, a billion there: The cost of federal waste
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal government excels at wasting taxpayer money, from electric vehicle boondoggles to unconstitutional spending. The IRS finds new ways to snoop, while political actors bully businesses and debase the U.S. dollar. Americans pay the price as mismanagement and corruption run rampant, proving the adage: a billion here, a billion there, and soon it’s real money.
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Handful of cases at Supreme Court will greatly impact our future
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court’s decisions shape the nation’s future, tackling cases with profound impacts. From property damage in SWAT raids to government subsidies and land ownership limits, these legal battles raise pressing questions about accountability and constitutional boundaries. Explore the critical issues driving these cases and their significance for citizens and governance.
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War on truth
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Truth is under siege in today’s society. From media fabrications to experts pushing falsehoods, the battle over what’s real intensifies. Explore the crumbling foundation of objective truth, the rise of misinformation, and the fight to safeguard reality amidst a cultural and ideological war that challenges the very essence of truth itself.
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More aftermath of Trump’s victory
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Reactions to events reveal priorities and agendas. Examining the recent election, government efficiency plans, and legal challenges sheds light on national trends. From DOGE’s bold savings goals to lawfare against citizens and Trump’s ongoing impact, this piece explores key developments shaping our future in these fascinating and turbulent times.
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