Was Justin Amash betraying his principles when he suggested monthly checks for American citizens for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis?
Biden Is Not an Off-Ramp from Trumpism
There’s no argument that convinces rank-and-file Republicans and bread-and-butter conservatives to vote for Biden, even if they’re Trump skeptical.
Link: A Shot Across Federalism’s Bow
It would be difficult to find another piece of legislation originating in the United States House of Representatives which attempts to side-step the notions of federalism, state sovereignty, and unalienable rights more than the For the People Act of 2019.
‘Never Trump’ Conservatives: Give Amash a Chance
Voting for Biden is a damned if we do, damned if we don’t scenario. Instead, consider what a credible Justin Amash candidacy brings to the table when it comes to redeeming the heart and soul of the conservative movement.
A Quick Note on Political “Science”
I’ve long preferred the term political philosophy over political science because there’s a necessary human element to what should be considered good governance.
My Principles Are All I Have
I have only my name, my word, and my principles with which to fight. I will not, I cannot, lay the only weapons I have on the altar of jaded victory.
Populist Nationalism Can’t Just Be Voted Away
Trumpism, not Trump, has always been the real problem. A political strategy of just beating Trump in any way and at any cost is insufficient to the broader dynamics of the political moment.
Link: Marx vs. Jefferson
Our political conflict can often be boiled down to the stark differences in how Karl Marx and Thomas Jefferson viewed history and their different beliefs about the role of government in crafting the future.
Link: Federalism and Crisis Government
We must hold sacred the finely tuned checks and balances of federalism. The rights and liberties we are afforded in this country are only as strong as the form of government we have in place that protects those rights and liberties.
Medicare for All and the Pandemic
The Coronavirus Pandemic ultimately represents the biggest failure of central planning in our generation. So, doubling down on a central planning model of healthcare might just be the wrong approach.