In Federalist #58, James Madison said, “This power over the purse may, in fact, be regarded as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people, for obtaining a redress of every grievance, and for carrying into effect every just and salutary measure.”
With the recent passage of the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill, we should not only see that We the People have lost all control over the purse, but that our immediate representatives in the House feel no compulsion to restrain their out-of-control spending habits. Many people are asking what can be done about Congress’ abuse of its spending and borrowing authority.
Only a few, however, are talking about the proper solution, an educated and engaged electorate. Let’s take a look at some more of this ridiculous spending, then see how We the People, can regain control of this effectual weapon to redress our grievances.
https://www.americaoutloud.com/the-power-of-the-purse/
Who is in charge of your children? That has been a perennial question that has grown in importance over the last few years. When I was a child, it was understood that, with rare exceptions, parents were in charge of a child’s upbringing. This included medical, religious, and educational decisions. However, over the last few decades, the role of the parent in these decisions has been replaced by experts. What happens when the goal of the experts differs from those of the parents? Who decides the future of the rising generations? It was understood that the state acted in loco parentis, in place of the parents, only for the safety of the child. A recent case in U.S. District Court shows that be it health departments, child services, schools, or even the courts. Government not only believes they know better than the parents, they are more than willing to act in loco parentis tyrannis.
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8897
With the release of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications, there has been a lot of speculation and downright assertions about our future. With over 30 years of experience in Information Technology (IT), not more than a passing understanding of AIs, I've come to the conclusion that much of what I've heard is more science fiction than fact. A recent court case decided in the D.C. District Court revolved around one very important question. Do AIs have rights?
In this third installment of the three-part series on the branches of government, we look at the role of the third and weakest branch. At least that is what our Founding Fathers thought of it. What is the role of the federal judiciary? What are the extent of their powers, how do they related to the other two branches of government, and why is a proper understanding of the role of the judiciary critical if the United States is to remain a constitutional republic?
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8575
Next year with be the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Over the next 365 days I expect to see plenty of opportunities to remember the date. I want to start by remembering the reason why we declared independence in the first place.
https://constitutionstudy.com/2025/07/04/independence-day-2/
Happy Birthday America! Yes, today is the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, well, sort of. The history of this famous document seems often lost in our annual celebrations. So today, I want to revive that history as we prepare for next year, when we will celebrate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of this great document. - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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As the month of June drew to a close, so did the Supreme Court term. As is their habit, just before leaving for their summer break, the court released their opinions on some of the most important and controversial cases. Let’s look at some of those opinions today on The Constitution Study. - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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