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"Leave Us Alone" as a Political Philosophy

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 373 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Political Philosophy Freedom Rights Constitution
  1. Early Americans created a government to protect individual rights and promote freedom
  2. The political philosophy of post-founding America aimed for self-government and minimal government intervention
  3. Antebellum Americans believed in leaving individuals alone, minimal government regulation, and wealth redistribution was seen as immoral

Trump's Indictment is Good for America

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 550 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Justice Elections Racism Constitution
  1. Trump's indictment is seen as beneficial for American democracy to hold corrupt politicians accountable.
  2. The size of Trump's support may be overestimated, as his fundraising is comparatively low for politics.
  3. The efforts to prosecute Trump are necessary to prevent presidents from being above the law, even if he is acquitted in the end.

Shared governance is dead in Florida

Science Forever • 537 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Governance Florida Education Academic Freedom Constitution
  1. Shared governance in Florida higher education is facing challenges, with Governor DeSantis asserting significant control.
  2. There's a misunderstanding of shared governance, with some trustees using it as a reason to micromanage instead of collaborating with campus experts.
  3. DeSantis' office claims he holds all decision-making power over universities in Florida, jeopardizing academic freedom and the roles of faculty senate and student government.

Enforcing the Constitution

David Friedman’s Substack • 179 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Supreme Court Enforcement Political division Legal system
  1. Enforcing the Constitution can be challenging, as seen in historical and recent examples of government defiance of Supreme Court rulings.
  2. Penalizing governments and officials for violating the Constitution may not always be straightforward or effective due to legal limitations like sovereign and qualified immunity.
  3. Alternative solutions to enforcing unconstitutional laws include court injunctions and government agents refusing enforcement, but may face challenges in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
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The Facts, the Law, and Lincoln

steveinskeep • 294 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice Discrimination Equality Race Constitution
  1. Supreme Court opinions can have sharp exchanges, with justices revising and sharpening their arguments while responding to each other.
  2. Justice Thomas argues against considering race in admissions, emphasizing the importance of individual evaluation and the equal treatment mandated by the Fourteenth Amendment.
  3. Justice Jackson, on the other hand, focuses on historical racial disparities and advocates for holistic admissions programs that address inequality and consider race along with other aspects of identity.

America's Novus Ordo Seclorum

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 334 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Philosophy Revolution Constitution Citizenship
  1. Different political communities shape distinct ways of life based on principles, values, and customs unique to them.
  2. Constitutions and forms of government play a central role in determining a society's way of life and cultural mores.
  3. The American Revolution and Founding transformed American society, promoting principles of individualism, meritocracy, and freedom.

Constitutionalizing the Private Property Order

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 314 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Property Rights Government Power Taxation
  1. America's revolutionary era brought about innovative constitutional thinking in the realm of individual rights and the relationship between individuals and government.
  2. The concept of self-ownership was strongly upheld by the founding generation, with property rights viewed as absolute and a primary responsibility of government was to protect those rights.
  3. The founding generation emphasized the need to limit government powers to protect private property and contracts, institutionalize due process, and prevent abuse such as bills of attainders and ex post facto laws.

💛 What Can You Do to Protect Our Freedom?

The Glenn Meder Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Freedom Rights Government Tyranny Constitution
  1. The most important thing to ensure freedom is to remember that your rights come from God, not from the government.
  2. Tyranny thrives when people believe their rights come from the government, so believing in rights from God is crucial.
  3. The foundation of freedom lies in the belief that rights come from God, as seen in the US, making it a beacon for freedom.

‘The Original Intent of the Founders Is Very Clear’: Trump Should Be Kept off 2024 Ballot

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Supreme Court Insurrection Constitution
  1. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Donald Trump should be kept off the 2024 ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 attacks.
  2. The 14th Amendment can disqualify someone from holding public office for engaging in insurrection against the federal government.
  3. Legal experts argue that Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for office based on the original intent of the founders and his actions.

Peru rises up after coup against elected President Pedro Castillo

Geopolitical Economy Report • 279 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Election Protest Coup Constitution Media bias
  1. Peru's elected left-wing President Pedro Castillo was overthrown in a coup by the right-wing-controlled congress, leading to widespread protests and demands for a new constitution.
  2. The political system in Peru has long been dominated by racist elites, and the coup against Castillo was part of ongoing attempts by the far-right elements to destabilize his government.
  3. The demand for a new constitution through a constituent assembly is a key focus of the protests, aiming to address longstanding issues of exclusion, ethnic discrimination, and economic control present in the current constitution.

February 22, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religion Government Constitution History Democracy
  1. The Alabama Supreme Court's decision on embryos for in vitro fertilization as children affects popular IVF programs.
  2. There's a growing intersection of religion and government, with calls for a biblically sanctioned government by some Republican leaders.
  3. Historically, the US defended democracy by separating religion from government, but there are current concerns about a minority imposing religious views on the majority.

How to save American democracy: end the Imperial Presidency

Demodexio • 2 HN points • 13 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Presidency Government Constitution
  1. Power needs to be decentralized from the Executive branch to safeguard American democracy.
  2. Establishing independent branches within the government can enhance the system of checks and balances.
  3. Diversifying the appointment processes and term lengths for leadership in different branches can further protect against authoritarianism.

Maine Secy. Of State on 14th Amendment: ‘I Followed the Law And the Constitution as Is My Duty’

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Presidential Election Constitution Supreme Court
  1. Maine Secy. of State barred Trump from state ballot due to his involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection
  2. She followed Section 3 of the 14th Amendment which bars those involved in insurrection from public office
  3. Decision is subject to appeal in superior court and potentially the US Supreme Court

What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Rights Freedom Canada Constitution Democracy
  1. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures equal treatment for all Canadians under the law by guaranteeing fundamental freedoms such as freedom of religion, expression, and protection from discrimination.
  2. The Charter protects individuals from government interference by ensuring the right to life, liberty, and security, as well as access to fair trials and protection against cruel or unusual punishment.
  3. Key features of the Charter include respect for democracy, minority rights, equal access to justice, protection under the law regardless of social or economic status, and access to government services and education regardless of language.

James Madison and His Impact on the Founding of America

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Constitution Policy Founding Fathers Civil Liberties
  1. James Madison played a significant role in writing The Federalist Papers with a vision for a strong federal government that protects citizens' rights while balancing state and federal power.
  2. Madison was instrumental in drafting the Bill of Rights to protect citizens from government overreach, with many provisions reflecting his ideas on civil liberties.
  3. Madison's influence on government policies, emphasizing the balance of state and federal authority, is still relevant today and has shaped debates on issues like taxes and healthcare reform.

Did Kevin McCarthy Forget about Silicon Valley Bank or is He Just Bluffing Regarding the Debt Ceiling?

Satiation Point • 0 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Debt Ceiling Government Legislation Constitution Negotiation
  1. The failure of regional banks like Silicon Valley Bank due to assets including US government debt should deter politicians from risking default.
  2. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's willingness to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip is either reckless or ignorant.
  3. The debt ceiling contradicts laws on spending and taxation, making a case for its unconstitutionality under the 14th Amendment.

Nigeria: A Secular State?

libraryofthought • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Secularism Religion Constitution Debates
  1. Nigeria has a complex history of religious influences, with events like the Fulani Jihād and Church missions carving out geographical and religious frontiers.
  2. The secular status of Nigeria has evolved over time, with the 1979 and 1999 Constitutions playing significant roles in defining the relationship between religion and the state.
  3. Opinions on Nigeria's secular status vary, with some highlighting the multi-religious nature of the country and pointing out the complexities of defining Nigeria as strictly secular.