In a contest between nationalists and progressives, the founding vision is no where to be found.
Perfect Bedrock – Part 3 (Legislating Morality)
The conservative recognizes God’s law as the foundation for all good things, but also understands humanity’s imperfect nature would corrupt any attempt to build heaven on earth as a government project.
Link: The Democrats Will Not Save The Constitution
Trump skeptical conservatives have reason to be concerned about the President’s convictions in constitutional government, but the Democrats’ contempt of constitutional values cannot be overstated.
The Marginal Drift of the Republican Party
While many members of the GOP still see themselves as conservative, the party’s tone and direction has severely drifted into the realm of populist nationalism as it has been willing to abandon core traditional tenets of conservative orthodoxy.
Link: The Culture War and Federalism
Federalism is one of the few political mechanisms that benefit everyone. All sides of the political divide should be wary of allowing it to become a casualty in the ever-escalating culture war.
The Democratic Agenda
Anyone who is seriously contemplating giving Democrats the wheels of government in order to defeat Trump and Trumpism should be doing so with a clear understanding of the Democratic agenda.
Pelosi Continues to Push for Federal Vote-By-Mail Provisions
Nancy Pelosi and her allies want to aid Vote-By-Mail efforts through funding provisions. But such a unitary approach could be self-defeating.
Link: There Is No Fix for Obamacare
At least not one that can maintain the virtues of a free market and the independence of the American consumer.
Seizing the Means of Communication
In defense of “free speech,” President Trump threatens a historic government assault on the free market of ideas.