More on O’Donnell’s Misrepresentation of her Education
More on O’Donnell’s representation of her education in her own words.
If John Lennon Had Lived
A Vanity Fair piece imagines what John Lennon’s life would have been like had he survived an assassin’s bullet.
What the Framers Meant Part Two: Return of the Federalist Papers
Both the Constitution and the Federalist Papers, impressive as they are, must be understood in terms of not just applied political philosophy, but practical politics as well.
What The Framers Meant
Is our Federal system a mere political compromise? Or were the Founding Fathers visionaries with a plan?
25 Greatest Americans
The competition for 25 Greatest Americans was steep. Only 3/4 of Mount Rushmore made the cut.
White House Dismisses Missouri Vote On Health Insurance Mandate
The Obama Administration is dismissing the results of a referendum in Missouri that purports to strike down health insurance mandates.
Against the Electoral College II: Not As Framers Intended
In the first entry in this series we looked at a basic question of democratic theory. In this one, we look at whether the EC ever worked as the Framers intended.
Democrats Lack Votes For Filibuster Reform
Much to the disappointment of Ezra Klein and others, it’s unlikely that Democrats will have the votes necessary to change the filibuster when the 112th Congress convenes.
Understanding the Founding Documents (Declaration Edition)
Is it really too much to ask that when people try to make arguments based on our country’s founding documents that they at least understand the passages that they are quoting?
The Founders and the Central Government
No, the founding fathers of the United States were not “very afraid of a central government.” Indeed, such an assertion makes no sense.
Heroes of the Founding Era: An Odd Choice by Bill Kristol
Bill Kristol’s hero of the Revolutionary Era is Alexander Hamilton. Who is yours?
