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- Alexander's Column · Oct 5, 2016Jefferson’s Enlightened Liberty v. Clinton’s Elitist Statism
world, who are loyal, first and foremost, to our revered oath to “support and defend” our Constitution. We are consumers and taxpayers. We are voters. We are not defined … Patriot sons and daughters from all walks of life, heirs to the blessings of Liberty bequeathed to us at great personal cost by our Patriot forebearers, confirmed in the opinion
- Opinion · Oct 5, 2016Cruzing Past the Point
while condemning the latter for campaigning on the exact same trends in American political life. This assessment included a mischaracterization of The Heritage Foundation’s work, which is nonpartisan research … conservatives. Fortunately, we converse with all of the above. Our only guidelines are the Constitution and the good reason and mores of the American people. This may come
- Article · Oct 4, 2016Judging Obama’s Clean Power Grab
branch making law, a function plainly reserved for the legislative branch by the U.S. Constitution. However, Congress frequently abdicates this responsibility, and effectively and unconstitutionally transfers it to the executive … used the “Model for the Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Induced Climate Change” developed with support from the EPA, and estimate that the climate regulations will reduce warming by a meager
- Opinion · Oct 4, 2016Clinton Won on Nonsense, Trump Won on Substance
Here are some examples. Clinton explained how she would expand government control over American life: “We also have to make the economy fairer. That starts with raising the national minimum … wealthy and corporations paid their fair share to support this country.” According to Clinton, a “fair share” is not constituted by a 50 percent-plus individual income tax rate (including
- Article · Oct 3, 2016Enslaving Doctors
people. They eschew the idea of conscientious objection protections that were “written into constitutional arrangements in times gone by when the influence of churches was significantly more powerful than … which they object? A doctor’s ability to make the distinction between life-giving and life-taking actions. And what if doctors insist on following their consciences? “Doctors must
- Alexander's Column · Sep 28, 2016Profiles of Valor: The Most Unlikely Hero — PFC Desmond Doss and Hacksaw Ridge
Libertate — 1776 “Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Join us in daily prayer for our Patriots … harm’s way in defense of American Liberty , honoring their oath “ to support and defend “ our Constitution. Pray for our Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Please consider a designated
- Opinion · Sep 28, 2016The Bible, Guns & Self-Defense
have been heavily targeted by activists and politicians. Despite our national debate, our Constitution, through the Bill of Rights, codifies this fundamental right with these words: “A well regulated militia … When Haman’s malicious plot was uncovered and he ultimately lost his life over it, King Xerxes issued another decree that granted the Jews the authority to defend themselves (their
- Opinion · Sep 26, 2016Phyllis Schlafly, RIP
Great Depression, so the best advice was to prepare myself to be able to support myself, as my mother did. Q. Who or what makes you laugh? A. The follies … your life? A. A big role. I’ve been a practicing Roman Catholic all my life. Q. If they ever get around to filming the story of your life, which
- Opinion · Sep 24, 2016FRC Shines in the Pro-Life Arina
fiercely protective of it as ever. In [Friday] morning’s House Subcommittee on the Constitution, the late Illinois leader’s amendment was again the subject of debate, as Republicans held … arrived at work that morning. Had he been there, he would have ended my life by strangulation, suffocation, or simply leaving me there to die.” In an effort to stop
- Opinion · Sep 24, 2016Charlotte Day 3
about “the ultimate civil right” — the right to life. Rep. Franks, who serves as chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, examined why the Hyde Amendment, which … spoke in support of the Born Alive Abortion Survivor Protection Act. As you may recall, Hillary Clinton said that an unborn baby does not have ANY constitutional rights, not even
- Opinion · Sep 23, 2016The Chaos Continues
black Americans voted for him. Presumably he has some influence. He is a constitutional law lecturer. This is an excellent time for him to remind the rioters that everybody … into a fire. One man was shot during the violence and is reportedly on life support. Late last night, Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency and called
- Alexander's Column · Sep 21, 2016Democrats Despise ‘We, the [Deplorable] People’
disparagement of grassroots Americans: “Hillary Clinton’s assertion that half of Donald Trump’s supporters are in a ‘basket of deplorables’ is an insult to millions of American citizens … demonizing and marginalizing American citizens is shameful. I spent 39 years of my adult life defending all Americans. I deeply resent Mrs. Clinton’s [denigration of] the American electorate. Candidates
- Article · Sep 16, 2016Lessons From Venezuela
while he was attempting to gin up sagging public support for his socialist government. As a result of this life threatening experience, Maduro mandated new rules governing food purchasing … irrefutable evidence presented to the state shows other-wise. Note: the state determines what constitutes “irrefutable.” Five, the right of assembly to protest is strongly encouraged so long as focus
- Opinion · Sep 14, 2016Academic Giants and Dwarfs
request to shred the Constitution. Carol Lasser, professor of history and director of gender, sexuality and feminist studies at Oberlin College, said that “the Constitution is an oppressive document” because … process. Wendy Kozol, chair of comparative American studies at Oberlin, agreed, saying “the Constitution in everyday life causes people pain” and adding that she rarely discusses the Constitution in class
- Opinion · Sep 13, 2016How Is the Godless West Working Out?
secularism and atheism have replaced religion in virtually every school and throughout American public life. We have gone from President Abraham Lincoln reading the Bible every day to Alaska Airlines … must refer to a Christmas party as a “holiday party.” Similarly, the European Union constitution never mentions Christianity, despite the fact that it was Christianity that formed Europe. The prices
- Opinion · Sep 1, 2016Trump Calls for an Oath to America
believe in Sharia law, but those “who do not believe in our Constitution, or who support bigotry and hatred.” Think of it this way, would the NAACP admit a member … liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life.” Who among our leaders demonstrate their love of America more than their love of self
- Article · Aug 31, 2016Kaepernick’s Offense Is Lack of Patriotism AND Ignorance
with murder; this is criminals who suffer the consequences of their actions. Kaepernick’s supporters are equally as ignorant. Patrick Tomlinson of The Hill wrote , “In a month when black … allowed slavery (thanks, Democrats!), but we also tried to eradicate it in the original Constitution, and eventually ended the practice after fighting the bloodiest war in our history. Even today
- Opinion · Aug 30, 2016Not Standing for Kaeperick
incredible humanitarian who devoted her life to the poor of Calcutta, India. Yet because everything she did was pro-life, she was despised by many on the American left … This is a strong reminder of how imperative it is for every pro-life voter to support the only candidate who has a chance of stopping her — Donald Trump
- Opinion · Aug 21, 2016The Next Supreme Court Justice
Constitution, a fourth characteristic of Justice Scalia’s life work was a conviction that the rights actually guaranteed in the Constitution should be tenaciously defended, from the right of free … will decide whether certain state laws called “Blaine Amendments” are constitutional. Blaine Amendments are provisions added to state constitutions during a time of anti-Catholic fervor — they date back
- Opinion · Aug 20, 2016My Invitation to a Tea Party
main reasons. For one thing, you wind up having to spend your life listening to other politicians drone on. For another, every two, four or six years, you have … those people who didn’t support Mr. Trump. In the California primary, I voted for Ted Cruz. But when I saw Cruz supporters and others on opening