I have what at first seems to be a simple question, until you begin to try and answer it: What is the essence of a federalist? –Keith J Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Bookmark in Browser Tell [...]
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Constitutional Citizens Chat
At the Center for the Constitution at Madison’s Montpelier, we’ve reached the end of Week One. This is a week long seminar for American teachers who have worked hard to dig deep into Madison’s ideas about constitution making. It was a big finish too. Noah Pickus, author of True Faith and Allegiance, asked participants to [...]
Congress Is on Steroids…Dorothy, I Don't Think We're On Steroids Anymore…Congress Is on Steroids (or Not)…My 'Roids Hurt"
Here’s Another Recent Strand, Courtesy of the Nat’Cademenian Nuts! (Original font and color remain as translation allows.) —————————————————————————— Hi, All, So what do you think about this steroid madness? Do you think Congress should be involved in the whole process; if so, what part of the Constitution justifies such action? Or is this whole song-and-dance [...]
Would Factionalism Increase or Decrease Under a True 3-Party System?
Well, folks, ask and ye shall receive. I posed the following question: Something I’ve been mulling: Would the U.S. have more or less factionalism with a true three-party system..? Thoughts? Here are the engaging, sometimes hilarious, ideas of an incredibly intelligent lot. –Keith The responses, in order received and original font (where it transferred), [...]
Federalism and the Last Word
Discussing federalism in class? The supremacy clause? International law? Human rights? It’s all here! Supreme Court case pits Bush against Texas over death penalty for Mexican In a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, President Bush wants to stop a Texas execution. With 152 executions carried out during his term as governor, Bush [...]
How I Realized I Was a Federalist (or Christmas in July)
Once upon a time, there was a beast. He chose to live on the outskirts of society; he chose to let his anger fester. He watched and he boiled as the people lived their lives, free and happy. One day, however, the people’s joy stabbed him so fiercely that he decided to strike back. He [...]
