The Growing Mistrust of Government & Media
A recent poll by the State Policy Network not only shows a large number of Americans distrust of government and media, but that the distrust is growing. If this poll is correct, and let’s face it, polls, in general, haven’t earned a stellar reputation lately, then why do we keep putting the same people in government and listening to the same media outlets?
As Billy Beane said in the movie Moneyball, “If he’s a good hitter, why doesn’t he hit good?” So if those in government are so hated, why do we keep electing them? If media outlets are so untrustworthy, why do so many people listen to them?
There are some very interesting numbers in the SPN poll. Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt, look at what they’ve found, then see if we can’t answer the question. If these institutions are so great, why are they not trusted?
https://www.americaoutloud.com/the-growing-mistrust-of-government-media/
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 However, over the last few decades, the role of the parent in these decisions has been replaced by experts.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
The nation’s first Chief Justice, John Jay, said “Every member of the State ought diligently to read and to study the constitution of his country, and teach the rising generation to be free.” Well, it’s obvious that most people have not read, much less studied the Constitution. How else do you explain these violations of the supreme law of the land? - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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As screwed up as the United States is, people still want to come here. With all of the immigration problems, fiscal problems, and social problems, people still flood our borders. Have you ever wondered why? - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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During the COVID scamdemic, I and many others pointed out the numerous violation of medical ethics by those in the healthcare system. Was this a one-off emergency, or did it expose a more serious problem. And just how can the Constitution be used to protect us against these violations? - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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