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State and local government can impact your life more than the Feds
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With everyone focused on what Donald Trump or the federal courts will do next, it’s easy to forget that our states have governments, and what they do can have even more impact on our lives than the Feds. If we are to be constitutionally sound citizens, we need to keep an eye on our state and local governments as much, if not more, than…
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Government excesses
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Federal government has exceeded its constitutional limits, assuming powers not delegated such as regulating healthcare and influencing elections. Agencies like the FDA and CDC operate beyond original intent, and states rely on federal funds while ceding authority. Recent excessive loans, grants, and continued executive overreach reveal significant moral and financial costs of unchecked…
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The cost of our ignorance
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Our collective ignorance costs not just money but liberties. Unnecessary Texas constitutional amendments, New York’s dispute with federal over road control, and compulsory union fees illustrate how federal overreach infringes individual rights. Powers assumed by Washington exceed consent, robbing citizens of freedoms. Recognizing these hidden costs is crucial to protect liberty and hold…
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The legal swamp is so much worse!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Donald Trump’s “Swamp” refers to federal bureaucracy, but a deeper “Legal Swamp” entangles Americans daily. Bureaucrats draft quasi-laws, judges enforce them, lawyers exploit them, and legal system insiders pervert justice. This insidious network far exceeds the D.C. Swamp’s reach, subverting law and fairness while impacting lives through unchecked regulatory and judicial power…
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Higher prices due to burdensome and unconstitutional regulations
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The one thing most Americans don’t consider is who is responsible? Who is supposed to keep the cost of government both reasonable and legal? Who’s responsible for keeping the federal government within its legally enumerated powers? Why Congress, of course…
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SCOTUS term confirms we are living in interesting times
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the end of another Supreme Court term approaches, we’re seeing some of the more important decisions being published. This should continue through the end of June, when the justices go on vacation. As we examine these decisions, I hope to see a pattern emerge that will restore the…
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Outrageous federal actions
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Few issues inflame the public more than government overreach and opaque federal maneuvers. While frustration at bureaucratic power is nothing new, it highlights our collective disengagement. Reflecting on policies that provoke outrage can spark proactive civic involvement. By examining federal actions that rile us and exploring avenues for change, we reclaim our role in democracy.
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Evil means lead to evil ends
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I often examine how white lies, secrets, and political maneuvers fail to yield lasting positive outcomes. Hatred and resentment morph into threats, violence, and even terror attacks. When we employ evil methods believing noble goals justify wrongdoing, we instead perpetuate harm, inevitably fueling more destructive ends and revealing that means corrupt the outcomes we seek.
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