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The true cost of government
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government spending reaches staggering levels while hidden costs pile up. Political attacks, show trials, shutdown fallout, and the erosion of sovereignty reveal how power can stretch beyond consent. With reputations, time, and freedom at stake, citizens face the challenge of keeping leaders accountable and limiting overreach in every layer of government that affects their lives…
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It’s not artificial intelligence, let’s be clear, it’s imitation intelligence!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With all the focus on “Artificial Intelligence” and its impact on our lives, there’s one fundamental fact that keeps getting lost. These systems, like Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini, aren’t really “artificial intelligence,” they’re imitation intelligence. By that, I mean these systems don’t artificially create intelligence; they are designed to mimic or imitate human intelligence…
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Why civics education is failing America
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Civics is rarely taught in schools, and even law students graduate without studying the Constitution. This gap fuels misunderstandings about government power, federal overreach, and citizens’ rights. By learning the Constitution ourselves, we recognize violations sooner and become better prepared to defend our freedoms. Civic understanding starts with We the People taking…
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Is the Second Amendment really there to protect the First Amendment?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some people claim that the First Amendment is first because it’s of first importance. But is that true? And is the Second Amendment really there to protect the first, as some people say? What if that isn’t true? Let’s take a closer look at these common statements. When the Constitution was being debated in the states…
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Why have so many people lost trust in the federal government?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trust is a fickle thing. It can take years to gain and seconds to destroy. So when I found out about a Gallup poll that showed almost half of Americans do not trust the federal government, I wasn’t really surprised. However, when I dug into the details, I found much more than I was expecting. Could it be the repeated frivolous investigations into…
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Shutdowns, shootings, and socialism: The real cost
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recent events reveal deeper trends as shutdowns test government power, shootings expose failures of responsibility, and socialism promises more than it delivers. These issues highlight growing overreach and a widening gap between leaders and their constitutional duties. The path forward depends on citizens reclaiming limits, defending rights, and insisting on accountable leadership…
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SCOTUS’s new term to include tariffs, elections, and states’ rights
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the Supreme Court back in session, there are plenty of cases we should be interested in. Some of the cases, the court will hear; just as important are the cases the court decides not to hear. Today, I want to take a look at some of those cases, especially those that involve the constitutional powers of government…
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Democrats or Republicans not responsible for the shutdown mess?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Everyone likes to point the finger, to blame someone for whatever mess they’re currently dealing with. When it comes to the government shutdown and its aftermath, who should we blame? So most people are pointing the finger at Congress, or more accurately, their opposing political party. But is that the source of the problem?
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