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Pot meets kettle
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Satirical hypocrisy abounds as critics condemn alleged insurrection on one hand while defending similar actions by allies. States sue the administration over misappropriated funds. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court weighs challenges to an executive order reinstating vital constitutional language. Such partisan double standards jeopardize civil rights, fundamental liberties, and public trust.
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The constitutionality or not of swamp draining
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I call it a good start. Not that everything they’ve done is constitutional, but what they have done is but a drop in the bucket of what we need to do for us to be the land of the free. It’s not just the executive branch but also those in the legislative branch. And as much as we’ve heard about the judiciary impeding progress, there are cases where the courts have…
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Rumors about King Trump
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some have warned Donald Trump might wield unchecked power. From alleged suspension of habeas corpus to executive directives on drug pricing and gifting Qatar a 747, rumors swirl. Examining original documents helps separate fact from fiction, revealing whether his actions reflect monarchic authority or standard presidential overreach and rigorous analysis.
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When government actors lose the plot, will there be accountability?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when governments get involved in things they have not been delegated the power to regulate? Or when those elected officials think that gives them an all-access pass for political demonstration, like this video post. When you or I lose the plot, we may embarrass ourselves. However, when government actors lose their way, our rights are in jeopardy…
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What to do about ‘rogue’ judges?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you’ve followed the news out of Washington, D.C. lately, you could almost forget there are three branches of government. That is how focused the media has been on the fight between the president and the federal judiciary. Have you ever considered what you can do about “rogue” judges?
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Censorship for thee, but not for me
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Take, for example, Rep. Elise Stefanik. Once again, she is conducting “struggle sessions,” just like those held in Mao’s China during the Cultural Revolution, only this time in the United States House of Representatives. She thinks it’s Congress’s job to silence antisemitism in our colleges and universities, and I have the proof, in her own words…
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Seeking redress for political gain
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Seeking redress for a grievance implies pursuing compensation for a wrong. Protected by the First Amendment and state constitutions, this right can be manipulated for political agendas. When lawsuits serve politics rather than justice, they undermine constitutional principles. I examine recent cases to determine whether plaintiffs pursue redress or leverage legal processes for gain.
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From D.C. to local courts: Rules eating our substance
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Regulations and bureaucratic overreach often predate taxation, imposing significant hidden costs on our paychecks and rights. From Washington, D.C. to state capitals, waves of officers and endless rules erode individual liberty and economic vitality. Examining the historical and contemporary legal impact of federal and state mandates reveals how government intrusion can sap local community substance.
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