One thing that has remained true since the inception of this republic: Our leaders do not trust the populace. It has been that way since the beginning. Even a quick overview of The Federalist Papers, which are a collection of 3 of the Founders’ arguments in favor of the Constitution, reveals that our whole system [...]
Part of the problem with political discourse today is that the conversation is framed for us. For example, millions of Americans go back and forth every day arguing over the public option or whether healthcare reform is even necessary. But that is because the question was framed for us as “Do we need healthcare reform, [...]
Pundits leaning to either side of the political spectrum will point to last night’s gubernatorial and congressional races in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York and call one or the other a “win” or “not significant in 2010.” Those on the Fox News telecast will put their firearms down long enough to beat their chests [...]
