Whatever his motivations might have been his abrupt about-face and convoluted opinion in support of Obamacare is going to wreak havoc with this nation for years. Note that the liberal members of the court … more
I actually read the Supreme Court's opinions here (the opinion of the court, the concurrences, and the partial dissents). I also read most of the Amicus briefs. There is a lot of misinformation … more
I think this review presents some excellent points, and a sad truth about the inconsistency and subjectivity of the Supreme Court which is difficult to overcome.
A couple of years ago I received a copy of "My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir" as a gift. While I might have gotten around to reading this book eventually I had no immediate plans … more
The Supreme Court's recent decision to permit corporations a voice in elections makes a mockery of the First Amendment, the Constitution and the intentions of the Founding Fathers. The whole point of … more
Every time I read a book like "The Execution of Willie Francis: Race, Murder and the Search for Justice In The American South" I wonder aloud why I had never come across anything … more
I sometimes think that in an era when "history" means who won last season's American Idol, one of the hardest things to get people to understand is that the assault on the American Constitution didn't … more
There's not a lot about the Constitution, per se, in "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution." Most everyone knows the structural stuff -- three branches, elections in November, blah blah … more