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The Right to Revolution

Why do you suppose the First Amendment says, “Congress shall make no law…” while the Second Amendment says, “shall not be infringed”? Clearly, there is a difference in these statements. One limits a specific entity of government while the other is a blanket and all-encompassing statement. The right to keep and bear arms as recognized […]

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Losing Our Culture

America was founded by religious Christians who believed the Bible and followed it in their daily lives. We have gradually reached the point where Christianity has no place in public discourse. American culture is gradually being destroyed by left wing socialist ideas, and a foreign invasion that is working against everything that we hold dear. […]

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The Politics of Confusion

A well-known line and popular meme from a popular movie read “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” In many ways, this line from the Princess Bride perfectly describes the politics of today. The popular words of liberal and conservative have taken on different meanings for […]

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NOTICE: Meeting with “Constitutional Jack”

“Constitutional Jack,” the frequent commentator on the Kevin Miller Show (580 KIDO AM and 107.5 FM) will be speaking on the U.S. Constitution. TIME:Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6:30 PM. LOCATION:Crane Creek Country Club500 W Curling Dr, Boise, ID 83702 This event is open to the public.

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Convention of the States: Yes, No, and a Third Option

Many have felt that the federal government has usurped powers that were not delegated to it, as well as commandeered the powers delegated to the state and the people respectively. We feel a loss of freedom, while the federal government is growing more and more socialistic. In exasperation, many have suggested the need to call […]

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Op-Ed Regarding an Article V Constitutional Convention

In 1983, Idaho was one of 27 states that petitioned Congress to call an Article V Constitutional Convention (con-con) to add a Balanced Budget Amendment. 34 States needed to make that Call before Congress acts. In 1989, 32 states had applied to Congress to convene a con-con. Still two states short. That year, I brought […]

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Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

President Biden’s vaccine mandate is unconstitutional. He issued two Executive Orders on September 9, 2021 requiring Covid-19 vaccination. I would like to layout just one concept, the Constitutionality of his Executive Orders. The Constitution does permit the issuance of executive orders, but their function is limited, and not intended for establishing laws. The first message […]

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Open Letter to Governor Little: Assert State Sovereignty and Uphold Federal Law

My fellow citizens: Please do what you can to hold Governor Little accountable to implement the action called for in this letter I sent him yesterday. The Emergency Use Authorization process has been weaponized to control our citizens and over-ride the Bill of Rights. If these mandates are allow to stand, there will be no […]

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We must restore our Constitutional Republic

Our Constitutional Republic which created the greatest nation in the history of the world is under massive attack. The attack is by Marxists/Socialists secular humanists who are forcing their anti-Christian agenda on America. This in response to Marxist’s Communist Manifesto which stated that religion (the Judeo/Christian religion) was the opiate of the people and must […]

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An Insurrection Occurred, but It Was NOT Incited by Trump

Make no mistake. An insurrection occurred in our country. But it was not incited by President Trump. In fact, he warned that it was coming and signed Executive Order 13848 to declare a state of emergency and seek to prevent an insurrection assisted by foreign governments. The insurrectionists’ strategy was a heist of the 2020 […]

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Collaboration Is Not In The Constitution

The Western Governors Association (WGA) is regional, comprised of 19 western states, Samoa, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands, with invites to Canadian Premiers. Governor Brad Little is the 2021 Vice Chair. Established in 1984, the purpose is to “focus bipartisan policy development, information exchange and collective action on issues”. Other activities include advancing Western states […]

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Op-Ed: Security is an illusion and certainty is a mirage

It has been inaction rather than the actions taken by this governor that are endangering the rule of law and the fabric that binds us as a civilized society. Nothing this governor has done has provided any security let alone any certainty. If anything his sheep-like mentality has instilled fear into our citizenry and is destroying […]

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