These ten weeks between his election and his inauguration mark the peak, the culmination of Mr. Trump’s actual power. During this time he can hint or insinuate or promise or even announce his appointments of a certain few to positions of higher office. That done, on January 20 (barring any legislative shenanigans on January 6)Continue reading “The Incoming Lame-Duck President”
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Originalism
Where is it written, where even intimated by these free-thinkers of the 18th century, the Framers of our Constitution, that the Public Good is advanced by banning books, by censoring content, by denying education? Where, except in the practices and remarks of the owners of human beings who wanted their property to remain in theContinue reading “Originalism”
The Long Clasp (Post 15)
Part III THE RESPONSE The Fundamental Conundrum (Thoughts at the Finish of Rob Reiner’s Podcast, “Who Killed JFK?” 1/24/24) As Rob Reiner said towards the end, it is probably less important now to determine with certitude the names of the individuals who fingered the triggers than to consider the larger implications of the facts ofContinue reading “The Long Clasp (Post 15)”
The Long Clasp (Post 14)
Part III– THE RESPONSE First Principles Newly Named In the previous Post we considered the necessary corollaries to the principal principles of the Constitution. Herein we propose a similar exercise with respect to the newly named purposes of the Constitution as laid out in its Preamble, its Mission Statement. First and foremost, with respect toContinue reading “The Long Clasp (Post 14)”
The Long Clasp (Post 13)
Part III — THE RESPONSE First Principles and Identity The evidence is in. After sifting several millennia of written reports, experts conclude that human nature in its total expression and manifestation has not changed. And the evidence projects to an irreducibly small number the likelihood that it ever will. The short-handed characterization of the unchangingContinue reading “The Long Clasp (Post 13)”
The Long Clasp (Post 12)
Part IIThe Threat **THE PEOPLE §§ Difference is not Division §§(continued) {But what if the lowliest of us are the regulators? What if we take it upon ourselves to determine how best, how reasonably and justly, to regulate conflict? A place to start would be to discern why earlier attempts failed.} [end of post 11]Continue reading “The Long Clasp (Post 12)”
Three Flags
June 14, 2023 Today is Flag Day. Happy Birthday Mr. Trump! That cohabitation of facts, newly noted, gave me some insight into the warm feelings that sometimes come over the former President and inspire his artistic sensibilities. Three months ago he created a unique work of video performance-art with national significance and impact. HisContinue reading “Three Flags”
Senator Warnock’s Maiden Speech
Ancillary Post No. 2 Minority rule means minority power. Minority power is the power of faction to dissolve the sacred cords of the democratic republic of the United States of America. Democracy results from resting the authority of government on powers granted by the people to the government. The fundamental maxim of democratic authority isContinue reading “Senator Warnock’s Maiden Speech”
The Long Clasp (Post 11)
Difference is not Division
The Long Clasp (Post 10)
Part IIThe Threat **THE PEOPLE §§§ Race and The People The principles invoked by Jefferson are moral principles: All men are created equal, endowed with. . .; Do unto others as. . .; Love your neighbor as. . .. “We the People of the United States of America” is a political construct. The phrase disincludesContinue reading “The Long Clasp (Post 10)”
The Long Clasp 