Posted on 14 September 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Matthew Shea, State Representative in Washington’s 4th District discusses HJM4009 for sovereignty under the 10th Amendment, putting the federal government on notice, the alarming attempts of the federal government to take over the national guard , the fact that Congress has not followed the constitution’s requirement for a declaration of war since WWII, plans for nullification efforts in 2010, the Sheriff’s First law, how left and right can come together to support the Constitution, and more.
Mentioned in this episode:
HJM4009
Rep Shea’s Legislative Page
Bring the Guard Home
Sign up for Rep Shea’s Newsletter
Grassroots Central
State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee
Find Your WA State Legislator
Posted on 31 August 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Rob Natelson, recognized national expert on the framing and adoption of the United States Constitution, and Professor of Constitutional Law, Legal History, and Advanced Constitutional Law at the University of Montana School of Law talks about how the Supreme Court allowed the Federal Government in the late 1930s to drastically change the way the US Constitution is interpreted, how the Court initially tried to hold a line against FDRs expansion of power but changed position even before the infamous court-packing scheme, how the Commerce and Taxing powers were almost turned upside down, the Necessary and Proper clause and incidental powers, the false claim that the Supreme Court is conservative, how bad precedent leads to more bad court rulings, state elections as critical for Constitutional activists, and more.
Editor’s Note: Professor Natelson notes one error in the podcast: He should have given Justice Breyer’s first name as “Stephen.”
Mentioned in this Show:
United States v Darby Lumber
Wickard v Filburn
The Heritage Guide to the Constitution
Rob’s Page at the University of Montana
Scholarship of the Original Understanding of the Constitution
More from Rob Natelson:
Is ObamaCare Constitutional?
Claiming Almost Everything is “Commerce”
The New King George
It’s the People’s Right!
Podcast: Understanding Federalism
Posted on 23 August 2009 by Michael Boldin
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by Michael Boldin
The following was a prepared statement for the 10th Amendment Forum in Orlando, FL on 08-22-09
First of all, thank you for allowing me a few moments to be here with you today – it’s an honor to be able to speak with you, even if it’s from the other side of the country where I am here in Los Angeles, California.
As the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center, I’m often asked – why the Tenth Amendment? Why do we need it? And I truly believe that’s just what people like you and I were asking back in the time when this country was founded, too.
But, the answer isn’t complex. It isn’t difficult. It’s simple and it’s easy to understand. The People of the day, the Founding Generation, like so many of us today, recognized that a government of strictly limited powers is the only one that has a chance of protecting our liberty – and that’s just the kind of government that the People created when they ratified the Constitution so many years ago. Continue Reading
Posted on 08 August 2009 by Tenth Amendment
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Mark Edge, co-host of the syndicated radio show Free Talk Live, joins us to talk about the Free State Project in New Hampshire as decentralization in practice, moving towards smaller government on a state level, spreading liberty around the country by example, the insanity of violent response to activists by the federal government, the people of New Hampshire as having a streak of individualism and resistance to government encroachments, the state legislature in New Hampshire, liberty-loving lobbyists, the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance, Free Talk Live’s growing syndication, and more.
Mentioned in this Show:
Free State Project
Free Talk Live
Ridley Report
Free Keene
New Hampshire Liberty Alliance
Posted on 21 July 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Thomas J. DiLorenzo, published author and senior fellow at the Mises Institute, discusses the principle of nullification as a devolution of power away from the central government into the hands of the state or the people, Thomas Jefferson and the Kentucky Resolves as resistance to the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798, ways nullification was put into practice all across the Union in the early days of the Republic, Andrew Jackson and resistance to the bank of the United States, the “Tariff of Abominations,” nullification of the fugitive slave act, the slander of racism that proponents of big government often throw out at supporters of decentralization, secession as the ultimate brake on government, the power and control of the IRS and the Federal Reserve, the Second Vermont Republic, and the progression of dictatorial powers through the Bush and Obama administrations.
Mentioned in this Show:
Hamilton’s Curse
Nullification, A Constitutional History
The Real Lincoln
How Capitalism Saved America
Mises.org
LewRockwell.com
Kentucky Resolutions
Virginia Resolution
Second Vermont Republic
Free State Project
Posted on 07 July 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Paul Armentano, Deputy Director of NORML - the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws discusses the unconstitutional nature of the war on marijuana, the history of marijuana prohibition in the U.S., the commerce clause as a federal excuse to regulate and prohibit various activities, 13 states that are directly resisting unconstitutional federal laws, a rare 10th amendment victory in the Supreme Court, the growth of taxes on marijuana into outright federal control and prohibition, a state-level strategy to rein in the federal government, and his new book, Marijuana is Safer - So Why are We Driving People to Drink?
Mentioned in this Show:
NORML
LewRockwell.com
AlterNet.org
The Hill
Marijuana is Safer
Posted on 30 June 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Charles Key, State Representative from Oklahoma’s 90th District, discusses Oklahoma’s 10th Amendment Resolution, the Constitution and limits on the federal government’s power, the long-standing abuses of the constitution no matter which administration or party is in power, bailouts and real id as unconstitutional, why it’s urgent to act now, the OK gubernatorial campaign, the Firearms Freedom Act, and the constitution - not the federal government - as the source of law in the United States.
Mentioned in this Show:
Oklahoma Sovereignty Resolution
CharlesKey.com
@ckey - twitter
Facebook Page
Randy Brogdon for OK Governor
Posted on 20 June 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Gary Marbut, president of the Montana Shooting Sports Association, discusses gun rights and activism in Montana, the Firearms Freedom Act and the various states where this is being passed or considered, the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution, litigation in federal court, the Raich case on medical marijuana, Real ID, and the judicial branch’s disdain for the 10th Amendment.
Mentioned in this show:
Montana Sport Shooting Association
ProGunLeaders.org
Montana Firearms Freedom Act
Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act
Minnesota Firearms Freedom Act
South Carolina Firearms Freedom Act
Posted on 14 June 2009 by Michael Boldin
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Rob Natelson, recognized national expert on the framing and adoption of the United States Constitution, and Professor of Constitutional Law, Legal History, and Advanced Constitutional Law at the University of Montana School of Law, discusses the origins and nature of federalism, the benefits of a federal government, the role of the 9th and 10th Amendment, the Necessary and Proper Clause, Enumerated Powers, Rules of Construction, States Rights vs People’s Rights, and the Compact Theory of Government.
More from Rob Natelson:
It’s the People’s Right!
The Ninth Amendment, The Tenth’s Partner
The Enumerated Powers of States
Rob’s Page at the University of Montana
