Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum

Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum critically explores a wide range of topics including U.S. politics, foreign policy, the judiciary, democracy-promotion failures, media bias, and social issues. The publication often critiques government actions, media narratives, and societal trends, emphasizing constitutional literacy, accountability, and the impact of ignorance on governance.

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The hottest Substack posts of Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum

And their main takeaways

Trump is not a king

98 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Constitution Presidency
  1. Trump is not above the law and must face trial for inciting the Capitol attack.
  2. The idea that the President has the power to act without accountability is dangerous.
  3. The Constitution's principles are at risk if individuals are granted unchecked power.

A sword of Damocles over the administrative state

117 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Congress Supreme Court Regulation Legislation
  1. The Supreme Court may change the rules for federal rulemaking, impacting how executive branch regulators interpret laws.
  2. Congress needs to take responsibility for writing clear laws to prevent excessive regulatory power.
  3. Requiring Congress to vote on all regulations would increase accountability and reduce the size of the administrative state.
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Evangelical Christian dunces

78 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Politics
  1. The author criticizes evangelical Christians for comparing Trump to biblical figures like David and Goliath.
  2. The author suggests that giving the vote to unintelligent people is more dangerous than giving a gun to a child.
  3. The text emphasizes the dangers of ignorance and stupidity in political decision-making.

The United States should silently cheer over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

117 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics International relations Foreign Policy Colonialism Security
  1. Silently cheering over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could make the United States safer.
  2. History shows that colonial conquests often lead to economic burdens and revolts, making them not worth the effort.
  3. Powerful countries like the United States should be cautious about seeking colonial conquests, as they may not bring the intended benefits.

Diversity in college admissions devoid of meaning

117 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Higher education Diversity Civil Rights Discrimination
  1. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is unsure about the meaning of 'diversity' in college admissions favoring racial minorities.
  2. Race is not a unique proxy for a diverse perspective, as viewpoints are not inherited characteristics, and people of all races have overlapping ideologies.
  3. Using diversity in college admissions to justify racial preferences is based on a flawed assumption that all members of minority races think alike, lacking evidence of superior academic outcomes.

Much Ado about politics

117 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
  1. Politicians often act with self-interest for power and recognition.
  2. Mainstream media usually leans left in its bias.
  3. Conservatives could change media bias if they invested in ownership but often opt not to.

Marjorie Taylor Greene shakes confidence in Darwin's theory of evolution

98 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Politicians Events Legislation Security
  1. Marjorie Taylor Greene's controversial statements shake confidence in Darwin's theory of evolution
  2. Comparison between Marjorie Taylor Greene and historical figures like James Madison shows a decline in intellectual capacity
  3. Greene's outlandish claims, including denial of historical events, demonstrate a concerning trend in Congress and society

Sudan the latest U.S. democracy-building calamity

98 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🌍 World Politics Democracy
  1. U.S. democracy-building efforts in Sudan have failed, leading to chaos and conflict.
  2. Previous endeavors in countries like South Sudan, Libya, Afghanistan, and Iraq have not led to sustainable democracies.
  3. The United States lacks a clear strategy for promoting democracy abroad and should focus on setting an example at home.

The State of the Union February 2023

1 HN point • 06 Feb 23
  1. The state of the Union is perilous due to neglect of the Constitution and unchecked presidential power.
  2. Unconstitutional presidential wars have led to massive national debt and a dangerous military-industrial complex.
  3. Proposals include neutrality in foreign conflicts, prohibiting presidential wars, and revoking defense treaties to restore constitutional balance.