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2/2 He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man."
October 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
2/2 He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man."
1/1 Sam Adams on the need for virtue, "Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt...
October 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
1/1 Sam Adams on the need for virtue, "Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt...
I'm not sure that it's a misunderstanding. It's just that he doesn't care.
October 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I'm not sure that it's a misunderstanding. It's just that he doesn't care.
1/2 A wonderful compilation of our problems. I think of the Sam Adams quote, "Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt...
October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
1/2 A wonderful compilation of our problems. I think of the Sam Adams quote, "Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt...
2/2 ...He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man."
October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
2/2 ...He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man."
How in any way could this decision be made by any company caring in the least about their reputation? Hiring a serial killer to promote one's brand would not cause as much brand destruction.
October 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
How in any way could this decision be made by any company caring in the least about their reputation? Hiring a serial killer to promote one's brand would not cause as much brand destruction.
Great pick. Terrific movie.
September 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Great pick. Terrific movie.
Concur. Even when disagreeing Ive always accepted the decisions. Today it’s crossing a line into illegitimacy. Are they afraid? If so acquiescence will only hasten the decline of the court’s reputation. The lower courts of all stripes are fulfilling their obligations despite severe pressure.
September 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Concur. Even when disagreeing Ive always accepted the decisions. Today it’s crossing a line into illegitimacy. Are they afraid? If so acquiescence will only hasten the decline of the court’s reputation. The lower courts of all stripes are fulfilling their obligations despite severe pressure.
How do you see things unfolding? Any specifics you believe are likely to occur?
September 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
How do you see things unfolding? Any specifics you believe are likely to occur?
While all other institutions collapse, the district court judges, of all stripes, are the unsung heroes. Their stories will be worth telling.
September 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
While all other institutions collapse, the district court judges, of all stripes, are the unsung heroes. Their stories will be worth telling.
Thomas Paine wrote in Common Sense, "The more men have to lose, the less willing are they to venture." With the collapse and muted response of our law firms, universities, business leaders, Congress, and the Supreme Court, his words ring true today.
September 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Thomas Paine wrote in Common Sense, "The more men have to lose, the less willing are they to venture." With the collapse and muted response of our law firms, universities, business leaders, Congress, and the Supreme Court, his words ring true today.
And Congress! And the Supreme Court! And…And…
August 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
And Congress! And the Supreme Court! And…And…
“For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.”
August 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
“For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.”
“He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.” - Declaration Of Independence
August 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.” - Declaration Of Independence
If the American system makes it through all of this, the district court judges will deserve a great deal of the credit. I would love to read the book that told their stories.
August 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If the American system makes it through all of this, the district court judges will deserve a great deal of the credit. I would love to read the book that told their stories.
Only ceremonial.
June 22, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Only ceremonial.
Birds of a feather flock together
June 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Birds of a feather flock together
The abdication by Congress is now almost complete. It is now a ceremonial role.
June 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The abdication by Congress is now almost complete. It is now a ceremonial role.
It’s not policy. It’s law.
June 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It’s not policy. It’s law.
Don’t forget about tariffs. Or Appointments. Pretty much everything.
June 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Don’t forget about tariffs. Or Appointments. Pretty much everything.
The Anti-Federalists also argued against the pardon power during ratification. Impeachment and removal was the remedy offered by the Federalists and we can see that has failed.
June 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Anti-Federalists also argued against the pardon power during ratification. Impeachment and removal was the remedy offered by the Federalists and we can see that has failed.
If you asked the average sixth grader to interpret Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution on who has authority to set tariffs - Congress or the President - they would look at you with a blank face and then ask, "Can you read?"
May 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you asked the average sixth grader to interpret Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution on who has authority to set tariffs - Congress or the President - they would look at you with a blank face and then ask, "Can you read?"