federalism

What if we DIDN’T have the genius of Federalism? Magpul is an object lesson

February 18, 2013

Grokster Steve just put this post up concerning Colorado based Magpul, one of the premier gun magazine manufacturers in the country (along with lots of other accessories – and yes, I have a few of their mags).  Right at the end is this announcement from the CEO, warning Colorado legislators they are not bluffing (emphasis [ Read more ]

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State marijuana legalization votes: Good for the U.S. Constitution!

December 8, 2012

Who’d a thunk it? The recent marijuana legalization victories in Washington state and Colorado are outstandingly good news for the U.S. Constitution. Why? Because they underline the facts that James Madison stated in 1788: “”The powers of the federal government are enumerated; it can only operate in certain cases; it has legislative powers on defined [ Read more ]

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Skip Murphy, the Free State Project, and President Obama. Well damn….

April 4, 2012

Skip Murphy just asked me this: “Well, it seems that Obama is coming out swinging against the Supremes. Blogosphere is all atwitter about it. Mr. Lawyer, Tim – what’s your take on his baiting the Supremes to declare it unconsitutional?” Dammit. I foolishly rose to the bait. Here’s what I said in response:

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