Category Archives: politics
Would the “Real” Publius Agree? The Founders’ Intent and the Lost Art of Pragmatism
I’ve flirted with the idea of abandoning the “Publius” alias for my blog. One of the things I dislike is when people claim the Founding Fathers would agree with them – it reminds me of people during religious debates when … Continue reading
Filed under better know a founder, history, politics
A Balanced Budget Amendment is a Horrible Idea – As Are Most Amendments
In the current debate over the debt ceiling House Republicans have unveiled their proposal for a balanced budget amendment. Essentially this amendment would: Require a balanced budget Make it difficult to raise taxes Cap spending below recent averages All three … Continue reading
In Praise of the Jury System
Yesterday a Florida jury found Casey Anthony not guilty in the death of her two-year old daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony. To say this was an unpopular verdict would be an understatement. A number of my friends have been quite genuinely … Continue reading
Filed under judicial system, politics
Thoughts on the Declaration of Independence
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which … Continue reading
Taxes and Unemployment Rates
Listening to the economic debate going on right now I believe it is safe to say that supporters of conservative economic policy would treat as a solid truth that lower taxes leads to lower unemployment. To quote from the 2011 … Continue reading
