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[ad_1] The Declaration of Independence and Constitution were miracles born of unique political and cultural circumstances unlikely ever to recur.   They celebrated and honored separation of powers pitting ambition against ambition—a structural  bill of rights to prevent executive branch tyranny.  The crown jewel was the exclusive monopoly of the war power by Congress. It has no incentive to declare war except in self-defense against an aggressor that had already broken the peace—unlike the executive. During wartime, the law falls silent. During wartime, secrecy, speed, and energy are paramount.  As Napoleon put it, “One bad general is better than two good…

[ad_1] President Narcissus and the Fetid Reflecting Pool [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The Temporary Protected Status program for immigrants has long been a one-way ratchet – always extended but never revoked – that’s made a mockery of the word temporary. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] If America’s Founding Fathers were still with us today, they wouldn’t avoid social media – they’d master it. Popular platforms like X, Facebook, Truth Social, and Instagram can reduce our ability to build trusting relationships and cross political boundaries. But they are also incredibly powerful tools to spread news and perspectives – and are not inherently incompatible with thoughtful citizenship.  The American Revolution itself was fueled by the disruptive communication methods of its day. Patriots embraced every available tool to spread their message, rally support, and build a movement for liberty. The Founders were not communication purists, but communication…

[ad_1] Some centrists would rather have Trump triumph than forge an alliance with the left. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. This article is Part 2 in a three part series on the proposed merger of U.S and Israeli intelligence, military and biotechnology. Read Part 1 here. Prior to the American Revolution being fought on battlefields, it was fought as an argument about sovereignty. Who decides the fate of a nation? Who commands its armies? Who determines when its citizens go to war and when they remain at peace? The Founders answered those questions with remarkable clarity. In a republic, sovereignty belongs to the people and is exercised through constitutional institutions accountable to them.…

[ad_1] David Brooks explained Friday on “PBS NewsHour” that the rise of the socialist wing of the Democratic Party is a result of the center of the party’s energy shifting from labor unions to “the faculty lounge” at elite universities. GEOFF BARNETT, PBS NEWSHOUR: Let’s talk about that label, DSA. For a generation, “socialist” was the attack that Republicans hoped Democrats would walk into. And now you have a generation of Democrats — progressive Democrats — who are claiming this title, this democratic socialist title, outright with no apologies. What do you make of the generational split here?DAVID BROOKS: I…

[ad_1] But we the people have a duty to at least try to elect good people to government. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] After spending years defending him, campaigning for him, endorsing him, and standing beside him while anyone who questioned his fitness was attacked as a conspiracy theorist, Hillary Clinton now says Biden made a “terrible mistake” by running again. That is convenient, but the problem is that Biden did not act alone. The entire Democratic establishment knew exactly what was happening and saw his cognitive decline. They heard the incoherent speeches, watched the debates. Yet they all marched in lockstep behind a man they insisted was perfectly capable of serving another four years. Clinton is really attempting to do is…

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a two-state solution that gives Palestine independence is impossible.  “Another principle of the government, of the broad national government that I intend to lead, is that there is no room for two states. Between the sea and the Jordan River, there is no room for two states,” the Israeli leader told reporters on Saturday.  Netanyahu went on to argue that his position is popular among the Israeli people. “Before the war, the public was divided: although in my opinion most of the public was against it, a significant portion was in favor. I…