Tag Archives: constitution

That dead letter

Posted on September 4, 2020 by

Lawrence Vance is, in my opinion, one of the better scholars and writers on civics, government, and political matters today. His understanding of the accurate history of these States and the sleight of hand fobbed off on the States and … Continue reading →

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“A republican form of government” and presidential powers

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

Last Thursday and Friday, The Donald declared that States which failed to allow their residents religious freedom by denying their right to assemble and do other things that are matters of religion were wrong. On Friday he commanded America’s governors … Continue reading →

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Time to be proud of a South Dakotan’s stand

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

It isn’t often that I can say anything really nice about the government of the State of South Dakota. Although much better than many – indeed, almost all other – States, it is still not defending liberty and freedom the … Continue reading →

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Implications of defining “democracy” for 2019 and beyond

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton In my last commentary on this subject, I did a brief analysis of ways in which the US Constitution is NOT democratic. And why the Democratic wing of the Regressives in the US Congress believe that to … Continue reading →

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Defining “Democracy” and why the FedGov isn’t

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton Most libertarians and conservatives are aware that the Federal Government – the union of States – was established as a republic and not a democracy.  And of the distain (if that is a strong enough word) of … Continue reading →

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A brief look at the 9th Amendment and “gun control”

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton In 2019, much of the Bill of Rights has become a dead letter, honored (but threatened) by words and largely ignored (or avoided through loopholes) in practice.  L Neil Smith, in his BORE initiative, points this out … Continue reading →

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Our right to beverage alcohol

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton Is it a “right” or a “privilege” to buy and/or drink alcohol? Is that an inherent human right? Is that a right of Americans under the Constitution? Or is that a privilege granted to us by government? … Continue reading →

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Let freedom ring!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

  By Nathan Barton Have you seen this?

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Declaration and Constitution

Posted on December 16, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton The Bill of Rights, added to the Constitution of 1787, and the various State Constitutions’ Bills of Rights, have a fairly concise list of “rights” which are recognized (NOT “given”) to individuals, with a tad bit of … Continue reading →

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The state and armed forces – in space

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton War in space? Military in space? We who have been associated with The Price of Freedom, like many lovers of liberty, have always been interested in the exploring and settling space. As have Americans and Brits (Aussies, … Continue reading →

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