Original Intent; We hear these words spoken with reverence whenever there is a discussion of how to interpret the Constitution.
Tag: politics
Cynicism is Easy. Optimism is tough. Be tough.
The founders assembled in 1787 with the original intent that they would amend the Articles of Confederation.
The Rule of Law
The words make it sound like it is chiseled in stone somewhere independent of human change. In fact, the rule of law is a dynamic series of written and unwritten restraints that compel us to behave in a certain way.
Social Security; A Change is Gonna Come
There is going to be a great deal of political pressure to change Social Security in the near future. The last time it was altered was 1982.
E Pluribus Unum
E Pluribus Unum was the American Motto chosen by our Founders. These men with the exception of George Washington were classically trained scholars.
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson is said to have written the poetry of America’s aspirations, Madison wrote the prose.
Thomas Jefferson
The election of 1800 pitted the incumbent John Adams against Thomas Jefferson. The early founders abhorred the idea of political parties…
Hidden in the Numbers
The media tends to grab on the most obvious economic statistics, they are easier to understand, and constitute a more discernible trend line.
It’s The Economy Stupid; Or are the Economists Stupid?
They say a broken clock is right twice a day and after a year can boast of a long string of successes. Sooner or later the economic pundits are going to be right.
The Deficit: AAK STATISTICS!
Right now, the total deficit sits at 34 trillion dollars. It would take 123% of annual gross domestic product to pay it off.