Year: 2024
A trillion here and a trillion there
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Department of Defense has lost track of $20 trillion over the past 18 years, raising serious concerns about government accountability. Meanwhile, inflation is still a problem, with the CPI at 2.5%, not reflecting critical areas like food and energy where prices are rising sharply. It’s clear that the federal government is excelling at one thing: wasting taxpayer money. How much more will it take for people to notice?
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I know politicians lie, but…
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians lie, but lately, it’s like they’re taking political steroids. From rigging elections to media manipulation, it’s becoming more blatant. Kamala Harris and her supporters ignore past statements, expecting us to accept their current narratives. Social media platforms also tilt the scales in favor of certain candidates. It feels like democracy is being sidelined for political gains.
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Why are we voluntarily entering the chains of servitude?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans are willingly surrendering their freedoms in exchange for government promises of safety and security. Whether it’s parental responsibility or protection from misinformation, people are choosing control over liberty without realizing the consequences. This explores why we are so quick to give up our rights and walk into the chains of servitude.
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439 – It doesn’t need to be rewritten, it needs to be reread
I’ve spent a lot of time the last few years wondering why Americans do not celebrate Constitution Day. Then it occurred to me, we have spent so much time and effort trampling the document, along with the freedoms and liberties it’s designed to protect, We the People are simply too apathetic to celebrate the Constitution, or too ashamed to do so. However, for those of us not embarrassed by our founding document, there is still hope to secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.
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Why the media’s version of truth is suspicious
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s world, truth is harder to find than ever. Media, government, and even the medical community twist facts to serve their own agendas. With elections, political disinformation, and health controversies dominating headlines, it’s crucial to question what we’re told. We must seek facts for ourselves, or risk being misled by those in power.
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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve forgotten the lessons of our lax immigration enforcement, which led to 19 terrorists who overstayed their visas to fly planes into our buildings. We’ve forgotten the dangers of supporting terrorist groups, even right here on American soil. We’ve forgotten many of the lessons, not just from 9/11 but from our history…
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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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