Hawaii is Blue. If not for California, it would likely be the progressive poster child for failed policy. It is run by statists who appoint statist judges, but in an odd twist, the State’s Supreme Court has discovered federalism … as an excuse to deny an individual right.
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James Madison: Four Steps to Stop Federal Programs
Writing in Federalist #46, James Madison provided a 4-step strategy to bring down federal programs without waiting for the federal government to limit its own power.
America isn’t “One Nation” and that Matters
The Pledge of Allegiance is wrong. These United States are not “one nation, indivisible.” They are a federation. This may seem like semantical nitpicking, but it is an extremely important distinction that impacts how we understand the powers of the general government. Black’s Law Dictionary explains the difference between a federal and a national government. … Read more
Unraveling the “One Nation” Myth
You’ve been lied to. America is not “one nation.” I know this feels shocking. You’ve proclaimed the United States of America is “one nation, under God, indivisible” your entire life. But you’ve been parroting a myth.
A Perfect Example of NH Democrats Balefully Showing That Federal Power Outweighs Lawful NH Political Decisions
Well, the Federal Ambassador to NH, Jeanne Shaheen, made a promise to override the lawful decision of the NH Executive Council over its refusal to fund Planned Parenthood.
And We’re Back Here Again because Republicans and NH Gov Chris Sununu Refuse to Honor the NH Constitution: “Period Poverty”
Yes, it’s back. And I thank NH State Rep Jess Edwards for stepping into the fray with his attempt with HB129-FN-LOCAL (and for NH State Rep Judy Aron that attempted to fix the wrong last session) that attempts to “cure” the Unconstitutional Act that became law back in 2019 as it violated Article 28-A. I’m … Read more
US Senator (Federal Ambassador to NH) Jeanne Shaheen Hates Any Republican Majority NH Executive Council
She does it time after time after time. It’s rather clear – that if duly elected Representatives of the People of New Hampshire make decisions she hates, she will do what it takes to overrule them from her perch in the Federal Government. This has been especially true when it comes to sexual morality. If … Read more
Would a Federal Law Legalizing Abortion Survive the Supreme Court?
Leading Democrats have announced they want a federal statute overruling state laws that restrict abortion. In other words, they want Congress to legalize nearly unrestricted abortion nationwide. Obviously, such a law would intrude into an area of social policy traditionally left to the states.
Are People Smartening up about the Strings Attached with Federal “Money Gifts”?
For years, I’ve talked about that Federal “grants” are no such thing as they are PAYING other government and private sector entities for stuff that appear to be appealing but there are far more expensive costs associated. In our town,
It’s EASY to Make Shared Misery “Equitable”! – Freedom vs Coercion
With ad hom attacks thrown in. Yes, I’m getting more militant on Treehugger – time for us ALL to heed Glen Reynold’s admonition to Conservatives and Libertarians to “punch back twice as hard” and that’s what the deal is here. Take the eco-socialists words and turn them right back on them. Make them come out … Read more
BlogLine of the Day: Biden is now for Federalism???
Joe Biden Officially Taps Out on COVID Crisis “There is No Federal Solution” And then said it was up to the States to figure it out. You know, this is what Biden campaigned on – that Trump was wrong, absolutely wrong, and a failure for not “solving” the COVID pandemic. But he, Biden, could and … Read more
The Subjugation of America Thru the Law of Contract
One good way to figure out what Joe Biden is doing is to look for a pattern. My assertion is that he using the power of contract to impose a vaccine mandate. My assertion is that he cannot simply issue a generalized vaccine mandate on all citizens because,
We Are Watching the Fabric of America Unravel and We Question If There Is Any Hope
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
Will Republican Gov. Chris Sununu Sell out NH’s Sovereignty for a Bucket of Biden Bucks?
Right on schedule, just like I knew would happen, along comes NH Governor Chris “Baby Huey” Sununu to show us where his heart is – he is ready to take Biden’s COVID bribe and toss NH under the bus.
Ken Wyler Is Right – Biden’s COVID Money Just Another Attack on Federalism
The Federal Government is almost ALWAYS taxing We the People and filtering it through the DC bureaucracy. They then send it back to us (after taking their cut) but with strings attached. Sometimes those strings are just strings but they are often as thick as bridge cables.
Mandates: Is Governor Chris Sununu Gonna Apologize for Being Wrong Again?
“Gov. Sununu: No, well, look, we are not going to mandate vaccines, nobody wants to mandate vaccines, even Washington doesn’t want to mandate vaccines. That’s absolutely the wrong approach.” Here’s the full deal from the interview that was done JUST YESTERDAY (9/9/21): Gov. Sununu: No, well, look, we are not going to mandate vaccines, nobody wants to … Read more
Texans Must Remain Resolute and Reelect Attorney General Ken Paxton
Dear Attorney General Paxton, I remember well when you first announced your plan to run for the Attorney General of Texas in 2014. All your friends and family were happy, excited, and supportive. We all believed in your leadership, principles, brevity, and conservative values.
Blogquestion of the Day: What Is Your Guess for the Electoral College Results?
I love it that the Electoral College is one of the stunning achievements of our Founding Fathers in that it reinforces the philosophy of Federalism.
Proper Aspirations Under the Constitution
Americans can ask no more from their federal government than what they find in the constitution. This is the crux of the differences in our society today. The Marxists demand government control everything. Conservatives say no, that is not America’s system of government.
American Federalism Put to the Test
We are about to find out whether American federalism is being put to the test or put to the sword. Illinois Democrats passed a state budget over the weekend. It kind of makes you wonder why New Hampshire’s legislature is still flubbing around.