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Proportional Response to Hamas
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In recent times, many voices clamor for a proportional Israeli response to Hamas attacks. Yet, if Israel were to retaliate in kind, matching Hamas’s tactics, the outcomes would be horrifying. Is a proportional reaction justified, or does it pull us down to a level of inhumanity, matching body counts and horrors? This piece delves into the notion of proportionality, urging us to envision a scenario…
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How To Know the Truth
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most are familiar with the phrase, “The truth shall set you free,” but few recognize its biblical origins in John 8:31-32. How does this connect with the Constitution and America’s current state? Dive into the significance of truth, its role in the Constitution Study Patriots Bootcamp, and why discerning truth from lies is crucial for America’s future. As Churchill noted, in times of war, truth is…
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Security of a Free State
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Contrary to popular belief, the right to bear arms isn’t about hunting—it’s about self-protection. Reflecting on recent events in Israel, consider the potential outcomes if those at the music festival or in the kibbutz had been armed. While discussing the reactions to these atrocities, it’s crucial to contemplate how we can safeguard our state, ensuring the people’s right to bear arms remains…
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Facts Are Often Hidden Things
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While serving as defense counsel during the Boston Massacre trial, John Adams highlighted the unyielding nature of facts. Today, despite the veil often cast over truth, modern technology arms us with the power to unveil it. Yet, many still hide behind misleading labels like “Fact Checker,” attempting to mold reality. I urge you to seek truth from reliable sources, for facts remain as…
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Judicial Hokey Pokey
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Due Process is a term many use, yet its true meaning often eludes. The Free Legal Dictionary defines it as the established course for safeguarding individual legal rights through judicial proceedings. But is our judicial system truly delivering justice? Nowadays, it feels more procedural than just. Imagine putting your case into this system, only to see it treated like a child’s dance, the hokey pokey!
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Who’s Raising Your Children?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Life takes unexpected twists when satire headlines hint at profound truths. Babylon Bee humorously suggests the government actively raising our kids, but hasn’t that been the silent case for years? Students earnestly grapple with literacy, young minds are subtly sexualized, and college-goers absorb skewed narratives. These teachings profoundly influence their pivotal choices, shaping our…
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Civilizations Die From Suicide, Not by Murder
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – 21st Century America echoes John Adams’ belief that our Constitution thrives best among a moral and religious people. As our society’s values shift, the Constitution’s effectiveness wanes. Drawing parallels with Edward Gibbon’s observations on Roman culture, I highlight the alarming similarities. Are we heeding the lessons of history, or are we, as Arnold Toynbee suggests, letting our…
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The Dark Side of Political Parties
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In his farewell address, George Washington warned us about the despotism of political factions. Today’s political landscape echoes this frightful despotism, only now with added destructiveness. The evil, vengeful rhetoric within parties and their lack of denouncement for inhumane acts like those by Hamas, showcases a dark side of our political system. Will we stand by or act against…
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