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State governments flex their authority on key policy issues
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – People act as if the federal government is the supreme law of the land. They’re not. The federal government was created by the states to serve the states, which means the states oversee the federal government. This is really amazing when you realize that We the People have much more power and control over the states than the federal government…
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Pride goes before a fall
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – June’s competing declarations of pride and nuclear family values spark a sharp critique of public celebrations, cultural priorities, women’s sports, and political ego. The commentary contrasts Tennessee’s Nuclear Family Month with national trends, questions what society chooses to honor, and warns that unchecked pride carries consequences for everyone eventually ahead…
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Consequences of ignoring the supreme law of the land
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Congress has repeatedly helped destroy the housing market, and now they’re trying again. They claim that “housing affordability” is a problem, ignoring the fact that it has been the actions of Congress that have made housing unaffordable. Legislatures and Governors in multiple states are ignoring their oath to support the Constitution of…
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Becoming the Marxist States of America
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – During my lifetime, I have watched as Marxism, under many different names, has slowly taken control of the United States. From political correctness to progressivism, it seems the American people have forgotten all of the ills that come along with this man’s theories about how the world works. Today, these theories are not only rampant in America…
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Dealing with the ‘Nanny State’
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Remember the 90’s and the Nanny State? Where government actors regulated our lives from cradle to grave. I haven’t heard that term used much lately, but I’m here to tell you, the Nanny State is alive and well in America today. Mayor Mamdani in New York City not only wants to protect renters from bad landlords by…
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George Washington’s warning and the GOP’s loyalty test
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Washington warned of the dangers of political factions and party dissension. Sadly, it appears the American people have not listened. Because, just as Washington warned us, today we see one of the political parties seeking their advancement through the absolute power of an individual. This election cycle, we already have two GOP incumbents…
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Constitutional literacy test for Congress?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A listener’s question prompts a look at whether Congress can require constitutional literacy tests for its members. The Constitution sets congressional qualifications, but voters can still demand civic understanding from candidates and themselves before empowering officials who misuse authority or ignore constitutional limits in government…
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Will the real fascists please stand up
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’m reminded of the line from the movie, The Princess Bride. “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Because when I look up “fascism” in the dictionary, I find two things. First, there’s some fascism in both major political parties. Second, one party appears to be steeped in it…
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