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The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans increasingly confront a growing surveillance state, yet public demands for safety help fuel its expansion. License plate readers, privacy concerns, gun-control laws, and reliance on police raise questions about limited government, personal responsibility, self-defense, and the tradeoffs citizens accept in exchange for greater security...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Like the Texas legislation that requires insurance companies that cover gender transition also cover rehabilitation for those who detransition. What about the woman who stood up to the University of Michigan Health-West when they demanded that she use a person’s “preferred pronouns” and provide referrals for so-called gender...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever tried to navigate without a compass, or with a compass that’s broken? If you cannot navigate the world around you without a functioning compass, how can you navigate society when the compass of history has been manipulated? The Democratic Socialists of America not only have a twisted view of our history...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Senate Homeland Security Committee invited Fauci to testify, and he refused. Then the committee issued an illegal subpoena, demanding that he testify before the hearing, even though that subpoena violated the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. Then, when Dr. Fauci invoked his right against self-incrimination, not only...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Where did the People of New York consent to the City of New York running grocery stores with discount prices? Because I don’t believe either the Constitution of the State of New York or the Charter for the City delegates such a power to the city. Meanwhile, Tennessee is looking at legislation to regulate Flock and other Automatic...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Free speech exposes ideas, challenges beliefs, and reveals character, which is why governments, media outlets, and cultural institutions increasingly seek to control it. From Canada’s hate-speech laws to American prosecutions and public attacks, censorship threatens open debate, accountability, and the public’s right to question authority...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you want more of something, subsidize it. That’s how things work, right? Then why do the American people incent the very things they claim not to want? These abuses of power are leading us to the very tyrannical dystopia the Democratic Socialists of America are openly promoting for our future. Is that what you want this country to look like?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Remember that SAVE America Act? A lot of people have been promoting it for the “good” it will do for the country. Sadly, no one I’ve heard opposing it has mentioned that it violates the Constitution. In fact, Senator Schumer appears to have admitted that this would prevent 25 million people from illegally voting. That hasn’t stopped...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Stories like Mayor Mamdani’s quest to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Updates on New Jersey Governor Sherrill’s reaction to the announcement of 6,600 aliens on her state’s voter rolls, and attempts to deal with SCOTUS’ bad decision about birthright citizenship. And what would a follow-up episode be without fraud, graft, and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’ve often said that people have the right to be stupid. If we think about it, States also have a right to be stupid, unless their citizens force them to change. After announcing that their state erroneously registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote, New Jersey Governor claimed that Donald Trump’s claims of thousands of non-citizens being registered to...
s only in the Fourteenth Amendment and only applies to the states. The idea of equal protection, though, runs...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Milton Friedman pointed this out decades ago. For socialism to work, for any centrally planned government, economy, or society to work, it requires the use of force. Even simple things like promises of free healthcare, housing, food, and bus rides require the government to take the money from someone else by force. Which leads to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The New York Times used to advertise itself as “All the news that’s fit to print.” Sadly, it seems more like the Soviet Union propaganda rag called “Pravda” or “Truth.” At least two TV networks failed to cover Trump’s recent speech. Now, there’s nothing illegal about these private entities deciding not to cover a presidential speech, but were they...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The truth about vaccines, voter fraud, artificial intelligence, gun violence, and political posturing can be found if we’re willing to look and be open to the idea that we may be wrong. What do you think about the search for truth? Do you think there are many different truths or one actual truth? Do you believe truth is unattainable by...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There’s been a lot of talk since COVID about a loss of faith in institutions. Sadly, many of the reasons given for the loss of faith are misguided at best. How will anyone trust the Supreme Court if the justices’ families are threatened by those who disagree with them, especially those from the Marxist left? Ronald Reagan said, “Trust, but verify!”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Political influence threatens equal enforcement of the law as federal investigators examine alleged 2020 election irregularities, Congress drives a projected $1.9 trillion deficit, and unconstitutional state and local policies produce harmful consequences. The central question remains whether government serves justice, accountability, and citizens, or partisan interests instead at every level...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Don’t you just love it when someone says, “I support the Second Amendment, but… blah, blah, blah! Like in California, where they claim to support the Second Amendment, but they banned striker-fired handguns. Or Virginia, where the government, and I believe several legislators, claim to support the Second Amendment, but banned an entire...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are things in life that make us reflect. The death of my father last year has caused me to reflect, and the celebration of the semiquincentennial has as well. So when I saw an article showing how America has changed over the last 250 years, it not only got my attention but also made me want to look at those changes more deeply...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – From the Constitution to state and federal statutes, there are plenty of laws in these United States. And all of them come with some form of consequence, both for violating them and blindly following them. Take, for example, Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE agents when she helped smuggle an illegal...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Your right to keep and bear arms would be revoked. Because in socialist, marxist, communist nations, only the government has guns. Which also means police can generally ignore the law and get away with it. After all, who’s going to stand in their way? And if you want government accountability, good luck. The government will only...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Election administration faces mounting confusion as Arizona debates uniforms at polling places, the FBI examines Fulton County’s 2020 election, Alaska sees two Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan, and the Supreme Court defines Election Day as the day votes are cast, raising fresh questions about transparency, intimidation, counting, and constitutional authority...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – After celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, most of my listeners are probably feeling pretty upbeat. Sadly, a look at the news around us will put a damper on our enthusiasm. Like the Cato Institute survey that found nearly half of Americans didn’t know what Celebrate 250 was actually about...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Because there are plenty of government actors with imperial aspirations. From District Court judges who think they rule the nation to Presidents making up their own holidays. From executive orders to congressional investigations, it seems more and more elected employees think they can run the show however they want. And it’s not just...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are you wondering why so many young people have become communists? It’s because We the People let government actors train them to do so. Concerned that young people aren’t learning civics? Are you concerned about the content your children may see on the Internet? They why are you waiting for Congress to tell you how to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Every year, at the end of June, the Supreme Court drops its most impactful and controversial decisions, just before they go on vacation for the summer. This year, there are a plethora of decisions, and today I want to look at some of the most important. In the case of Trump v. Barbara, the court ignored the language of both the Constitution and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As America marks the Semiquincentennial, the Declaration of Independence invites renewed attention to its overlooked history, from July 2nd debates to New England pulpits. Understanding its origins, ratification, and enduring principles helps restore national memory and encourages citizens to preserve liberty for generations still to come in faith...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – John Adams thought this was such a momentous day that generations to come would celebrate it with devotions to God, parades, games, and even guns. That’s right, guns, not fireworks. While the states made the declaration, modern Americans have not been living up to being independent. In large part, because they are too afraid of the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While we all have a lot to give thanks for, I think limiting it to one day a year deprives us all of something important. For example, many people today stop before their feast and list what they’re thankful for: family, friends, a warm home, and a good meal. Have you taken the time to think of the small things we can be thankful for?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Debate grows over whether America needs another Bill of Rights. Some claim the Constitution no longer protects our freedoms, while others argue enforcement—not expansion—is the answer. From a Washington State classroom to North Carolina’s Parents’ Bill of Rights, the question remains: do we strengthen our rights with new laws or uphold the ones we already have...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sadly, it seems that public education is more about learning what to think rather than how to think. Based on many of the discussions I’ve had across the country, critical thinking seems to be a skill many Americans have lost. I believe G.K. Chesterton once described our situation perfectly: “When men choose not to believe in God, they do not thereafter...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Labels shape how we see others, but when they harden into collectivism, individuality and freedom suffer. This piece explores how stereotypes and group identities can quietly erode personal liberty in American life, urging readers to look inward and recognize how easily collective thinking replaces independent thought and authentic self-expression...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sure, the federal government can use some disinfecting, but so can our state governments. A U.S. Senate committee hearing has exposed the fact that the Transportation Security Administration has been spying on Americans, often for little more than exercising their First Amendment right to free association or their Fifth Amendment right of due process...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans believe the federal government holds powers it simply does not have. From so-called shutdowns to unconstitutional vaccine laws, Washington continues to overstep its limits. Despite public trust, these actions reveal how far government authority strays from the Constitution, raising urgent questions about freedom, responsibility, and the true scope of federal power...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Across America, adults act like spoiled children when they don’t get their way—throwing tantrums, lashing out, and turning to violence. From shootings and threats to political retaliation, reason gives way to immaturity. When anger replaces civility, society mirrors a playground fight instead of a democracy built on debate, respect, and accountability...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Perhaps the answer isn’t that the schools aren’t performing, but that their goals have changed. Perhaps the goal of public education is not to lift children up to a basic level of citizenship, but to “educate” them down to the lowest common denominator. Perhaps that explains why children who can recite the latest TikTok craze cannot read about it on X...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Legal trouble looms large as states push back against federal demands for voter data, sparking constitutional battles. Questions swirl around James Comey’s indictment, Congress’s authority, and FBI actions tied to January 6th. Meanwhile, mayors challenge ICE operations, testing limits of power. In a nation full of attorneys, clashes over law and politics seem unavoidable...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How can we expect people to seek the truth when, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (also known as the nation’s report card), almost half of seniors are failing in math, and almost a third failed in reading? The truth is, our public education system is failing. And what some states claim as success has yet to prove itself...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You may like one team’s agenda above the other, but are you willing to sell your rights so they can play this game with our future? Like a tag-team wrestling team, the Democrats and Republicans seem to take turns infringing on our rights. Yes, they have different agendas, but they repeatedly use the same techniques, many of which are unconstitutional, to get their way...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States drifts when detached from the Constitution, its true anchor. Without it, rights erode, institutions falter, and politics replaces justice. From violence against public figures to the weaponization of agencies and the rise of divisive movements, the nation veers off course. Reconnecting to founding principles restores stability, freedom, and the protection of all...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let's face it, the United States is fiscally in a disaster. How many years has it been since Congress has passed any budget at all, much less a balanced one? Once again, we have the annual game of chicken, donkeys, and elephants about passing spending legislation or shutting down the government. Meanwhile, the embezzlement Ponzi scheme known as...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America’s healthcare system, once praised as the best, now drives rising costs, declining quality, and worsening public health. Government mandates, failed policies, and bureaucracy weigh heavily on patients and nurses alike. Ashley Grogg, a seasoned nurse and advocate, speaks out in Resuscitating Nursing, urging bold action to revive a broken system and empower frontline caregivers...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Based on a Rutgers poll, more than half of people who identify as “left” believe assassinating a sitting president may be justified. To some, even a simple murder is terrorism. And yes, this is sick. Then we have the examples of federal actors ignoring the Constitution, like Congress’s deficit spending, the DOJ’s illegal demand for state voter registration data, while...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many people put their faith in the idea that, when Donald Trump regained the presidency, all things would be better again. Sadly, that is not the case. There are dangers for our children. There are still those who punish people for being Christians, or Republicans, or just plain defending their rights. So what are we to do?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – People denounce censorship while demanding it against their rivals. Critics of Biden’s speech and social media restrictions now push to silence voices supporting violence. The question rises: is free speech only for agreeable opinions? From teachers to politicians, the right to express even foolish or offensive thoughts defines liberty, yet party divisions threaten its survival...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution isn’t taught in our schools, not even our law schools. Then again, what would that matter, since the federal government has gotten involved in education, its quality has declined. Yet, despite all this evidence of failure, people still believe it is legal for the federal government to continue violating its oath to support the Constitution...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Two hundred and thirty-eight years ago, the Framers of our Constitution signed it and sent it to the states for ratification, making it the oldest national constitution in world history. Please promise me that, this year, you will read the Constitution of the United States. That you will both learn the supreme law of the land, but use it to defend and assert...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Nathan Hale famously said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Sadly, Charlie Kirk lost his life serving his attempts to improve this country. For this, many people have been deifying him, almost as if they want to make him a saint. Others are using this tragedy as an attempt to make Mr. Kirk a martyr for gun control...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Look at the nation around us. So-called “News” has become little more than political party propaganda. Freedom of speech is dying, on campus and in everyday life. Favorable views of socialism are increasing, while faith in capitalism is declining. Democrats are really Marxists, and many Republicans seem more interested in suppressing dissent than in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Names carry weight, shaping how we see war, rights, and even free speech. From Trump’s push to rename the Department of Defense to Durham’s Fourth Amendment claim and censorship abroad, the struggle over words reveals hidden power. What we call things influences law, culture, and trust—reminding us that naming is never neutral...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn published the essay “Live Not by Lies.” In this essay, Solzhenitsyn encouraged people not to cooperate with the regime’s lies. I think that is good advice for Americans today. The world is full of lies. Some of those lies are serious, others may be used to protect the feelings of others. However, all of those lives come with a...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – An oligarchy is a political system ruled by a few. Contrary to popular belief, legally, the US is a republic, not a democracy. However, more and more we are being governed not by Congress, but by a small group in black robes known as federal judges. If the elected branches of government cannot do anything unless the courts approve, then we are no...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We move through life with assumptions, but truth seekers test them against facts. Politicians, media, and experts often shape narratives while ignoring contradictions. From vaccine debates to corruption claims, the challenge remains: will we let evidence reshape our beliefs, or stay bound by bias? Freedom begins when truth outweighs comfortable opinions...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Law enforcement is meant to uphold the law, yet it increasingly serves political agendas and personal gain. From federal overreach in cities to the use of the National Guard against protests, and disputes over immigration policies, power is tested. Citizens face pressing questions when justice itself risks becoming a tool for influence rather than fairness...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Leaders in Washington repeat the same mistakes, expecting different results. Congress pushes the 25th Amendment and shutdown threats, while the president claims powers over state elections. Courts weigh battles against religious freedom, and schools hide falling standards. The cycle of political insanity continues as voters keep empowering those who fuel dysfunction and decline...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most people I know are offering thoughts and prayers for those impacted by the Minneapolis shooting. While some dismiss prayer as useless, I believe it matters. We can learn from tragedy about protecting the vulnerable, addressing mental health, and recognizing true responsibility. Prayer changes me, and through that change, I help change the world...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Does the First Amendment protect a “media outlet” from being investigated for a crime? Does the President’s power over the District of Columbia extend to other cities? What about his executive orders? Can they criminalize certain activities? What happens when police powers are taken too far and infringe on individual rights?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice delayed raises tough questions. FBI whistleblowers win settlements after years of lost rights, while the CDC only now examines COVID-19 vaccines. Washington, D.C. struggles with crime despite heightened security. These late responses show action eventually comes, but is it enough? The call remains clear: society must demand swifter accountability and protection of rights...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – History doesn’t repeat, it rhymes. From the government’s stake in Intel to an executive order banning flag burning, echoes of past mistakes appear again. Is this investment in America’s future, or a step toward communism? Does free expression still stand strong, or is censorship creeping closer? The present raises familiar and troubling questions...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The rule of law faces deep challenges as raids, investigations, and judicial actions raise questions of fairness and accountability. From John Bolton to the Clinton Foundation, political motivations and cover-ups blur justice. With courts and leaders shaping outcomes, the concern grows: how far has the loss spread, and what can citizens do to restore trust?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Beliefs often feel certain, yet many crumble under scrutiny. From COVID safety claims to viral TikTok behavior and misleading headlines, what people “know” can prove false. Decisions built on misinformation lead to serious consequences. It’s not ignorance but misplaced certainty that causes the deepest harm, reminding us truth demands evidence, not assumption or hearsay...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politics pushes past medicine as COVID-19, Biden’s decline, VA hospital shortages, and Illinois’ stance on masculinity show. Science and care fall to agendas, leaving veterans, families, and citizens with neglect. True healthcare means doctors and facilities serve people, not bureaucracy. Without health, nothing else matters—and it’s up to us to demand real care...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Conor Fitzpatrick joins FIRE from Detroit with deep experience in state and federal litigation. He champions the First Amendment through pro bono cases for the incarcerated, securing victories that protect free expression. Recognized with the Richard J. Seryak Award, he brings a record of defending civil liberties while also enjoying reading, running, sushi, and Detroit sports...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Firearms spark debate, yet the right to bear arms remains central to freedom. From protecting families against violence to resisting government overreach, the Second Amendment embodies self-defense and independence. Echoing Madison and Webster, the message is clear: disarming citizens risks tyranny. To remain free, the people must safeguard their natural right to defend...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America’s republic stands apart from pure democracy, as the Founders recognize its dangers and establish a constitutional system to protect liberty. Hamilton warns against extremes, emphasizing balance. Yet today, political actors exploit elections, voting methods, and media influence to secure power. The question remains: are We the People resilient enough to safeguard our republic...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Crime shapes daily life, from city streets to the nation’s capital. Questions rise about gun-free zones, delayed firearm access, and the reliability of crime statistics. Corruption, politics, and enforcement collide as leaders face scrutiny. The real issue is not what officials promise, but how citizens protect themselves when crime and law intersect in America...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The foundation of any building determines its strength, but the foundation of Washington rests not on stone, but on money and power. Greed drives voters to demand programs and promises, fueling corruption and debt. As agencies grow and the swamp deepens, the true builders of this unstable structure remain We the People...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The second reason I cheer is because our Founding Fathers recognized not only the failures of democracy, but the dangers they represent. As John Adams wrote: “Democracy… Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The debate over gun control intensifies as focus shifts from firearms to those who own them. With the Supreme Court set to hear multiple Second Amendment cases, the outcome could shape gun rights for years. From “gun-free zones” to armed staff in Texas schools, the clash between safety, freedom, and law continues to define America’s future...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Crime in Washington, DC sparks President Trump’s executive order granting federal control of law enforcement, a move possible due to the District’s unique constitutional status. Rooted in Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, this authority highlights the tension between federal power and local governance, while other U.S. cities also struggle with turmoil and disorder...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Bureaucracies grow larger while failing at their core duties. From the Postal Service losing billions in a single quarter to the Department of Transportation mishandling aviation oversight, citizens watch waste and abuse thrive. When leaders push agencies to ignore law and Constitution, the people must recognize violations of their rights and learn how to defend them...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The love of money and the pursuit of power drive many of today’s evils. From political standoffs and union funding to illegal mandates and border crises, leaders prioritize ambition over duty. As corruption spreads, the question remains—will the people demand accountability, or continue to allow those in power to act without consequence?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Failure is not an option" inspires action—but what happens when failure is inevitable? From gun control debates to gerrymandering in Texas, and the persistence of entrenched power, the question remains: is the cause worth the fight, even in defeat? This reflection challenges whether standing firm matters more than the outcome when the odds are stacked...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I challenge the misuse of the word “democracy” when describing the United States. We are a constitutional republic, yet politicians, judges, and even senators undermine its foundations. From runaway legislators in Texas to federal judges ignoring rulings, I expose these threats and question the corruption, delays, and waste harming our nation’s rule of law and stability...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Evil and violence are as much a part of this world as the atmosphere. That’s not the way we want it, but it’s true. Since we have no real control over the violent actions of others, I think we need to focus on what we can control, how we react to the violence. Do we jump to conclusions or search for more facts? Do we run and hide, pretending evil will never touch us?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all see things we’d like to change. Maybe we see an evil being done, or maybe we think we know a better way. Before we start changing things, we should understand why they are that way in the first place. I remember an old Farmer’s Proverb. Before you move a marker, find out why it was there. That’s pretty good advice. After all, that marker may show the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many of the restrictions found in the Constitution of the United States only apply to public entities, but not all. Take the lawsuit Donald Trump filed against 60 Minutes, CBS News, and their parent company, Paramount. Trump didn’t claim that they didn’t have the right to edit their interview with then-candidate Kamala Harris, but that they did so interfere with...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I don’t know where some of the crazy ideas I hear people support come from. It seems the ability to think critically, to analyze what we read, even to verify what we hear, is in critical condition today. What can We the People do to stop eating the garbage that’s coming out of Washington, D.C., the media, and more and more Americans? We start by verifying, especially our...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When truth becomes slippery, society suffers. I explore what happens when facts are twisted—whether by AI, the courts, or education policy. From false judicial opinions to historical revisionism and the rise of socialism in local politics, I challenge readers to question what’s real, who benefits from the lies, and what’s at stake when the truth is ignored...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This set of medical ethics was also established after WWI in an effort to prevent the horrors of medical experimentation performed in Nazi Germany. The cornerstone of the Nuremberg Code is voluntary and informed consent for the patient. One of the most fundamental rights a person has is the right to their body...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As reports and documents emerge about past administrations, I question whether we seek the truth or just consequences. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is in the spotlight over the Russia hoax, and it’s easy to cheer when political opponents are exposed. But I remind myself: without prioritizing truth, any call for consequences is just revenge...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution of the United States created a government with limited and enumerated powers, at least according to the Tenth Amendment. Yet those limits seem to have no effect on government today, regardless of which political party is in power. Does the federal government have the authority to make a de facto national ID, where every state and federal actor has...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans face growing challenges in disagreeing without becoming disagreeable. From political violence to families avoiding each other over opposing views, tensions run high. I explore whether debates, lawsuits, and focusing on facts can bridge these divides. Finding common ground seems harder than ever, but honest conversation and respect remain essential for any hope of moving...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A coup d’état is defined as “The sudden overthrow of a government by a usually small group of persons in or previously in positions of authority.” Recent news events suggest not only that there was an attempted coup in this country, but several of them. DNI Tulsi Gabbard not only accuses former Pres Obama and members of his administration of a coup...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you heard the saying, “Who’s watching the watchers?” Who is watching those we put in charge? Who’s watching those who are supposed to be representing us? Who’s watching those who are supposed to be watching others? If your answer is anyone other than you, then we’ve got a problem. Sure, there are plenty of organizations that investigate...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When DOGE gets federal contracts canceled, is that just “cutting the fat” or “discontinuing essential services”? When the Department of Education cancels grants to universities, are they following constitutional limitations or destroying education? Does the Constitution mean what it says about the limited and enumerated powers of the United States...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever considered the full and true cost of government? Not just the monetary cost, which is ridiculously high, but also the other associated costs. The time and effort of complying with unnecessary regulations. The cost to your rights and liberty? What about the cost to our morals? While Donald Trump is trying to shrink the size of the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the waters of our public discourse, a new crop of conspiracy theories and scandals pop up to devour your joy. Based on recent news articles, that’s exactly what seems to have happened. Did Joe Biden “sign” all those pardons? Did the United States help start the COVID pandemic?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What many don’t seem to notice is how far our society has progressed toward this socialist dystopia. Secrets being kept, opposition attacked, rule for thee but not for me are running rampant in America. A recent article asked an interesting question: “Why So Many Young Americans Fall for Socialism?” I think I have the answer...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When the Secret Service suspends a group of agents, is that the whole truth about the failures in Butler, PA? What about the IRS's new position on the Johnson Amendment? We shouldn’t forget about the truth of instances of antisemitism in higher education and the attempts by some politicians to use it for their own gain.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When people shout “No Justice, No Peace,” are they really seeking justice or just revenge? I question whether recent actions by political leaders and officials reflect a true pursuit of justice or a cycle of political retaliation. Join me as I explore the difference between justice and revenge in today’s headlines and what it means for our society...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court may be in recess for three months, but technically, the job never stops. Today, I want to examine some recent work that the Supreme Court has been doing, illustrating just how much courts, rather than representatives, govern our lives. For example, it was the Supreme Court that recently cleared the judicial hurdles to the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – So much of what people claim as truth just isn’t so. I explore how misinformation spreads, using recent examples from public figures like Adam Schiff and AOC. From tariffs to Medicaid and protests, I show how what we “know” can be dangerously wrong. Trust, but verify—and question what passes for common knowledge in today’s media landscape...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The only thing more heartbreaking than the news coming out of the Texas flood is the disgusting politicians dancing on the devastated lives of the survivors for their own political gain. Personally, I think I’d rather have a tick than associate with such twisted and disgusting examples of the worst of humanity. We often make fun of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Because activism can be in support of good causes, such as freedom and liberty, or for evil causes, like attacking law enforcement, activism can be conducted legally, through peaceful protests, or illegally, through violent demonstrations. Do you have a positive or negative view of activists? Does it depend on the goal of the activism?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In this episode of The Constitution Study, I reveal how politics and media use misdirection—just like a shell game—to hide the truth from the American people. From deceptive news reports to political sleight of hand, I explore how these tactics shape public perception and what you can do to see through the distractions and find the real objective...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Modern presidential debates have become more about spectacle than substance. I question policies by asking whether they’re constitutionally sound, rather than following party lines or personalities. By debating the actual powers granted to the government, I seek truth and clarity in evaluating issues like border security and federal laws, always prioritizing the Constitution as my guiding...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Like the fact that only two men signed the Declaration on July 4th, 1776. That the lower case “u” in the united States was not an accident. That the Declaration created not one country, but thirteen. And that, while the lofty goal of Thomas Jefferson, the recognition that all men are created equal, has not yet been reached, it is more widespread and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Every year, at the end of June, the Supreme Court goes on summer recess. Just before they leave, they like to drop their most important and controversial decisions on the American people. This year is not different. For example, can District Court Justices issue nationwide injunctions? Can parents demand the opportunity to opt their children out of certain public school content?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ever wish for something, only to regret it once it arrives? I explore how our desires can backfire, from disappointing Christmas gifts to bigger issues like immigration and politics. Using real examples, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Joe Biden, I reflect on the timeless warning: be careful what you wish for—you just might get it...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When mistakes happen in politics, the best solution is swift correction—sometimes by electing new leaders, sometimes by holding current ones accountable. From FBI revelations to controversial policies and disputed signatures, recent events raise questions: Are errors being fixed, or is it just politics as usual? What does it mean for democracy and everyday Americans...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many people have been complaining about rogue judges lately. Some people are asking why the Supreme Court doesn’t take action against them. This leads me to something I say quite often, “it’s not what you don’t know, but what you know that just ain’t so that really bites you in the backside.” Not only does the Supreme Court lack the legal authority to rein in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the adage “live by the sword, die by the sword,” this piece examines Americans’ shifting reliance on courts to secure rights—and how the same tribunals can curtail them. From recent California’s climate and gun rulings to Louisiana’s First Amendment missteps and Tennessee’s adherence to constitutional language, it highlights a justice worried about ideological decision-making...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ronald Reagan said, “A government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll see on this earth.” Almost as sure as the eternal existence of a government bureau is the likelihood that they’ll screw things up. Let’s face it, governments tend to screw up just about everything they touch. I say just about because, if government screwed up everything it touches it would...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Like the Nuns in New York who are suing the state for requiring them to provide abortion in their employee healthcare. Or the case where the United States sued the State of Tennessee for banning sexual identity procedures on minors. Or the right of the States of Oklahoma and Utah to have their case against the EPA heard in their Circuit Court rather than...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Analysis of the recent American B-2 bomber strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, exploring claims of destroyed facilities, disputed material relocations, and geopolitical fallout. Unpacking Washington’s decision bypassing Congressional consultation, reactions from lawmakers including calls for impeachment under the War Powers Act, and Tehran’s declaration that all retaliatory options remain...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What you choose to support reveals your values, beliefs, and limits. From political endorsements and policy stances to civic actions and social movements, every decision signals who you are. Exploring recent news events—from legislation and protests to electoral outcomes—offers insight into the moral fabric and priorities of diverse communities nationwide...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why do so many people hide reality, despite Jesus’s promise that truth frees us? This discussion examines instances of concealed truths—from the quiet release of a puberty blocker study after disappointing results, to politicians spreading lies about firearm silencers and gender privacy in locker rooms—highlighting the stakes of suppressing facts in faith, health, and culture...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever considered just how complicated our relationship with law enforcement really is? We want them around when something goes wrong, but not when we’re doing something wrong. We want them to enforce the law against others, but to show mercy to us. We need someone to enforce the laws, then complain when they do so...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The outcome of elections not only determines who holds office but also the policies that are promoted, the laws that are passed, and whether or not those laws are enforced. So, whether you take your civic duty to vote seriously or not, elections have consequences. While this can be seen in the LA riots, which are not spreading to other...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Two hundred fifty years after the Battle of Bunker Hill, Americans commemorate a pivotal moment in history even as fresh unrest erupts in major cities. Los Angeles faces ongoing riots under FBI and LAPD scrutiny, probing potential conspiracies. Meanwhile, reports surface of a Chinese national seeking dangerous biological materials, raising alarming security questions and tensions...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Did you forget Flag Day? I almost did. So I wanted to take some time today to remember the adoption of our nation’s first flag, and to pledge allegiance to both it and the Republic for which it stands. Perhaps remembering our flag and the republic for which it stands will help us navigate the troubled waters of our lawless actions and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I unpack the Supreme Court’s early summer rulings in this data dump, focusing on three pivotal decisions and spotlighting two explosive news items heading toward litigation. This annual “silly season” delivers legal drama and truly landmark verdicts, and I guide readers through these initial opinions while previewing the bombshell cases that loom on the horizon...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Debate over presidential power intensifies as one administration attempts to reverse its predecessor’s directives through executive orders while courts intervene at every turn. From transgender healthcare guidance to immigration protections, legal battles unfold in lower courts and reach SCOTUS. This exploration examines separation of powers, authority limits, and the judiciary’s role in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Seeing is believing, right? Not according to many in the corporate media or politicians. They keep telling us to ignore our “lying eyes” and believe what they say. This is why the first founding principle of The Constitution Study is, “It’s only an opinion unless there’s proof.” So, when multiple “news” outlets claim the riots in LA are just “peaceful protests” or...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Did the people of Newark consent to a mayor who tried to illegally enter an ICE facility? Do the people of Maine consent to their legislators trying to pass a “red flag” law? Do the people of Texas and Tennessee consent to what’s being taught in the taxpayer-funded universities? If the just powers of government are limited to our consent...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – LA Mayor Bass and other officials initially denied the assistance of LAPD, forcing ICE to call on the FBI for assistance. As the riots grew, President Donald Trump sent in the National Guard, which only made Governor Newsom mad. Night after night, the rioting and burning continue. What does this say about the citizens of LA...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring recent Supreme Court decisions on Maryland and Rhode Island gun regulations, this piece examines dissenting opinions by Justices Kavanaugh and Thomas that challenge lower court reasoning and question adherence to the Supremacy Clause. It also delves into federal clashes with sanctuary cities over illegal immigrant policies, highlighting constitutional tensions shaping...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the times have been interesting, they are also becoming dangerous, not from some Hitleresque tyrant in the Oval Office, but from those who are afraid of him. Today, the times are not just interesting, but dangerous. The danger isn’t coming from some tyrant in D.C., but from those whose fear of them goes beyond the irrational...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With everyone focused on what Donald Trump or the federal courts will do next, it’s easy to forget that our states have governments, and what they do can have even more impact on our lives than the Feds. If we are to be constitutionally sound citizens, we need to keep an eye on our state and local governments as much, if not more, than...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Federal government has exceeded its constitutional limits, assuming powers not delegated such as regulating healthcare and influencing elections. Agencies like the FDA and CDC operate beyond original intent, and states rely on federal funds while ceding authority. Recent excessive loans, grants, and continued executive overreach reveal significant moral and financial costs of unchecked...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Our collective ignorance costs not just money but liberties. Unnecessary Texas constitutional amendments, New York’s dispute with federal over road control, and compulsory union fees illustrate how federal overreach infringes individual rights. Powers assumed by Washington exceed consent, robbing citizens of freedoms. Recognizing these hidden costs is crucial to protect liberty and hold...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Donald Trump’s “Swamp” refers to federal bureaucracy, but a deeper “Legal Swamp” entangles Americans daily. Bureaucrats draft quasi-laws, judges enforce them, lawyers exploit them, and legal system insiders pervert justice. This insidious network far exceeds the D.C. Swamp’s reach, subverting law and fairness while impacting lives through unchecked regulatory and judicial power...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The one thing most Americans don’t consider is who is responsible? Who is supposed to keep the cost of government both reasonable and legal? Who’s responsible for keeping the federal government within its legally enumerated powers? Why Congress, of course...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the end of another Supreme Court term approaches, we’re seeing some of the more important decisions being published. This should continue through the end of June, when the justices go on vacation. As we examine these decisions, I hope to see a pattern emerge that will restore the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Few issues inflame the public more than government overreach and opaque federal maneuvers. While frustration at bureaucratic power is nothing new, it highlights our collective disengagement. Reflecting on policies that provoke outrage can spark proactive civic involvement. By examining federal actions that rile us and exploring avenues for change, we reclaim our role in democracy.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I often examine how white lies, secrets, and political maneuvers fail to yield lasting positive outcomes. Hatred and resentment morph into threats, violence, and even terror attacks. When we employ evil methods believing noble goals justify wrongdoing, we instead perpetuate harm, inevitably fueling more destructive ends and revealing that means corrupt the outcomes we seek.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With over 40 nationwide injunctions issued since Trump took office, many people are looking to the Supreme Court to help clean up this mess. The idea of these nationwide injunctions, along with Birthright citizenship, was the topic of oral arguments in the recent case United States v. CASA. But that is just one of several recent decisions by the top court in the land...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recently, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments involving Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. Do you know the truth behind this idea? Nashville has been dealing with ICE raids, collecting almost 200 illegal aliens. Are you aware of the facts behind these raids, and what those who are challenging them appear to actually be supporting?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Satirical hypocrisy abounds as critics condemn alleged insurrection on one hand while defending similar actions by allies. States sue the administration over misappropriated funds. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court weighs challenges to an executive order reinstating vital constitutional language. Such partisan double standards jeopardize civil rights, fundamental liberties, and public trust.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I call it a good start. Not that everything they’ve done is constitutional, but what they have done is but a drop in the bucket of what we need to do for us to be the land of the free. It’s not just the executive branch but also those in the legislative branch. And as much as we’ve heard about the judiciary impeding progress, there are cases where the courts have...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some have warned Donald Trump might wield unchecked power. From alleged suspension of habeas corpus to executive directives on drug pricing and gifting Qatar a 747, rumors swirl. Examining original documents helps separate fact from fiction, revealing whether his actions reflect monarchic authority or standard presidential overreach and rigorous analysis.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when governments get involved in things they have not been delegated the power to regulate? Or when those elected officials think that gives them an all-access pass for political demonstration, like this video post. When you or I lose the plot, we may embarrass ourselves. However, when government actors lose their way, our rights are in jeopardy...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you’ve followed the news out of Washington, D.C. lately, you could almost forget there are three branches of government. That is how focused the media has been on the fight between the president and the federal judiciary. Have you ever considered what you can do about “rogue” judges?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Take, for example, Rep. Elise Stefanik. Once again, she is conducting “struggle sessions,” just like those held in Mao’s China during the Cultural Revolution, only this time in the United States House of Representatives. She thinks it's Congress’s job to silence antisemitism in our colleges and universities, and I have the proof, in her own words...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Seeking redress for a grievance implies pursuing compensation for a wrong. Protected by the First Amendment and state constitutions, this right can be manipulated for political agendas. When lawsuits serve politics rather than justice, they undermine constitutional principles. I examine recent cases to determine whether plaintiffs pursue redress or leverage legal processes for gain.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Regulations and bureaucratic overreach often predate taxation, imposing significant hidden costs on our paychecks and rights. From Washington, D.C. to state capitals, waves of officers and endless rules erode individual liberty and economic vitality. Examining the historical and contemporary legal impact of federal and state mandates reveals how government intrusion can sap local community substance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Without truth, how do we know what is? If each of us has our own “truth,” then nothing can be true. And without that truth, there can be no such thing as justice. Justice is seeking to give everyone what is due. But how can we know what people are due without knowing the truth about our history and what happened?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This piece examines elected officials’ oath to the Constitution and the alarming gaps in civic education that leave many unaware of their duties. It explores recent examples of oath violations, questions accountability measures, and proposes practical steps to ensure public servants firmly uphold the fundamental law they pledged to support.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I challenge parents to examine their passions and priorities. I warn that hatred of opponents fuels violence and crimes at the expense of children’s futures. I question whether political devotion overshadows parental love and urge unity over division. I appeal for prioritizing our children’s well-being above party agendas right now today. I urge immediate action to protect our children’s futures.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore how well-intentioned government interventions frequently exacerbate problems instead of solving them. Millions still entrust officials with their lives and livelihoods, expecting relief. From regulatory overreach to unrestrained bureaucracy, I reveal the serious hidden dangers of centralized power. It’s time to question the true cost of handing authority to those who claim to help.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Explore the erosion of American essential freedoms in exchange for promised security, from Franklin’s warning to post-9/11 measures like the TSA and Patriot Act. Discover how federal intrusion into local policing, pervasive surveillance, and sacrifice of individual privacy reflect public demand for protection—and question whether such trade-offs truly preserve liberty.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the shocking case in Wisconsin where a county judge faces FBI arrest for obstructing justice by aiding a federal felon’s escape from her own courthouse. I question what drives this bizarre behavior and reflect on the power of a verbal “whooping” in today’s society. This tale highlights legal chaos and community disbelief. I write with candid honesty daily.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Checks and balances rely on friction among branches of government. From judicial pushback to executive oversight, constitutional accountability demands robust challenges. When legislatures, executives, and courts clash, we witness governance principles in action. Citizens must scrutinize these confrontations to ensure each branch upholds the rule of law and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when We the People stop thinking about the actions of government being in our name? What happens when our representatives seem more interested in protecting illegal aliens than the rights of the American people? What happens when government agencies that were illegally created and therefore void are used to control us?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Courts are increasingly seen as ruling bodies, but that perception clashes with their true constitutional role. This piece explores the difference between deciding and ruling, highlighting the dangers of judicial overreach and the importance of recognizing constitutional limits to preserve our republic and the freedoms it was built to protect.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When the Supreme Court “ordered” the Trump Administration to stop deporting illegal aliens from Tren de Aragua, I thought they made a mistake. When I read Justice Alito’s dissent, I understood just how big a mistake they had made. You see, it wasn’t just about deportations; it was the fact that seven of the nine justices ignored the law and their own rules to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all know that the federal government is made up of three branches. However, contrary to what you may have been taught, those branches are not equal. So, in the head-to-head fight between the executive and judicial branches, constitutionally, who is stronger? What happens when they oppose the elected Executive of the United States?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government exists to secure rights through the governed’s consent. When it overreaches, passive silence becomes complicity. This exploration examines power’s limits, urging every citizen to actively engage when freedoms are threatened. It challenges complacency and reminds us that inaction equates to approval, emphasizing the vital role of collective civic responsibility.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – American democracy thrives on healthy conflict. The clash between three branches and three levels of government prevents overreach and preserves liberty. By encouraging checks and balances and federalism’s friction, power remains constrained within enumerated limits. Embracing robust constructive confrontation ensures accountability, protects freedoms, and sustains the nation’s core founding principles.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Food, mortgage, and insurance are just a few of the priorities we’ll find in most people’s checkbooks. But what we see when we examine the national “checkbook” is something very different. As the saying goes, 'If you want to know what is important to someone, look at their checkbook.' If you want to understand why people do things, it helps to take the time to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – At dawn on April 19, 1775, Seventy-seven colonial minute men confronted British redcoats on Lexington Green, igniting a struggle that reshaped history. Today, we reflect on those patriots’ courage and question whether our pursuit of security still honors the founding commitment to freedom. Will we protect our rights or trade them away for fleeting peace and forever preserve their legacy?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed. When they exceed their delegated powers, citizens must resist. John Jay urged diligent study of the U.S. Constitution to understand and defend rights. By educating ourselves, teaching future generations, fostering civic responsibility, we empower collective action against unlawful government overreach.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – At the federal level, regulations governing finances and immigration often clash with constitutional law. Judicial interpretations can extend beyond delegated powers, raising questions of legality. By examining the U.S. Constitution’s limits on legislative and judicial authority, we can determine whether these rules and court decisions respect the basic constitutional framework
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Back in 1913, when the states ratified the Sixteenth Amendment, they fundamentally changed the relationship between the federal government and the American people, and it’s more than just one day of strife. So, while you go around complaining about paying your taxes and the “Infernal Revenue Service,” let’s take some time and consider why we...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve seen several instances where U.S. District Court judges have issued decisions, injunctions, and temporary restraining orders to try to stop the Trump Administration from advancing its agenda. Regardless of whether or not you like the actions taken, the real questions we should be asking are: Is this within the jurisdiction of those judges, and are they...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ronald Reagan warned that freedom is always one generation away from extinction. Today, we see a decline in the teaching and defense of liberty, especially among the youth. As support for free speech weakens in America and worldwide, the responsibility to uphold constitutional values and educate future generations has never been more urgent. What are you doing about it?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Lawsuits are everywhere, and I can’t help but notice how quickly disagreements turn into legal battles. While some seek justice, many are driven by power, position, or pure profit. I take a closer look at what’s really motivating these cases and question whether our legal system serves fairness—or simply fuels a culture obsessed with money.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If people can get you to focus on one thing, they can infringe on your rights somewhere else. For example, why do you think so many people are trying to get you to focus on what’s going on in Washington, D.C.? Do you think it’s because that’s where all of the infringements on your rights come from? Not hardly...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ronald Reagan once said government programs are eternal—and he might’ve been right. From COVID-era spending that refuses to die, to unconstitutional policies and illegal immigration programs that persist, this piece explores why bureaucracy never seems to end. The solution? A better-informed public ready to hold government accountable through the power of the Constitution and civic engagement.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trump’s tariffs sparked debate, but few ask where his authority truly comes from. This piece dives into constitutional limits, state sovereignty, and the growing pushback against federal overreach. From gold and silver legislation to Texas challenging federal actions, explore how understanding the Constitution may be the key to reclaiming liberty in the face of centralized power.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Overton Window defines the boundaries of acceptable public discourse—and it’s constantly shifting. From gender in sports to the role of the family, ideas once unthinkable are now mainstream. But is that changing? With recent political moves favoring individual liberty over centralization, we may be witnessing a rare reversal in the cultural and political tide.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal gravy train flows freely—but it’s coming from your wallet. I expose how unions, lobbies, and local governments fight to keep the money pouring in while claiming to protect the public. The Department of Government Efficiency uncovers the truth, and it’s not pretty. It’s time we stop funding greed disguised as public service.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore how we sometimes lose sight of individual rights in heated national debates. From a student facing deportation for pro-Palestinian views to concerns over fairness in sports and privacy in restrooms, I question whether group-based thinking is undermining personal freedoms—and challenge us to rethink how we balance social values with constitutional protections.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The pendulum of politics currently swings right, and while I support many actions by Trump’s administration, I draw the line at unconstitutional overreach. I back policies that align with the Constitution and liberty—not individuals. It’s crucial we hold leaders accountable, even those we favor, or we risk losing sight of the rule of law.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Perhaps it is ironic that the app used is called “Signal” since it became a signal of problems within parts of the Trump Administration. Did Trump’s national security advisors use a third-party app in an attempt to avoid FOIA disclosure and record retention laws, thereby committing a federal crime?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal gravy train is flowing—and it's coming from your wallet. The Department of Government Efficiency is uncovering shocking waste, fraud, and abuse, and powerful groups are scrambling to keep the truth buried. Unions, lobbies, and local governments have long benefited from unchecked spending. It’s time to ask who’s really protecting the people—and who’s cashing in.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Every system has a gimmick, a way to get around the intent of the system. It seems, in the federal government, the systems are mostly gimmicks. From the enforcement of immigration laws in sanctuary cities to rogue federal officials blockading themselves in their office buildings to prevent the audit team from checking their books. It helps when you have judges who...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Who holds judges accountable? While many assume the Supreme Court oversees lower courts, it's actually Congress—but are they doing their job? From judicial overreach to swatting abuse and legal battles in education, this piece questions the integrity of our legal system and the people meant to supervise it. Are your elected officials truly keeping justice in check?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are we reliving the COVID playbook with measles? Media-driven fear, government pressure to vaccinate, and dismissal of basic treatments sound all too familiar. This piece explores striking similarities in narratives and responses, featuring expert insights from Nurses Out Loud. Is it déjà vu—or a repeat performance by the same players pushing the same agenda?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A high-stakes showdown is unfolding in Washington, D.C., as Donald Trump and his administration take on federal judges and progressive allies. At the heart of the battle: immigration, corruption, and the fight against the so-called Deep State. Will the executive branch land the final blow, or will the status quo prevail in this escalating political clash?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Details matter—especially when it comes to the law. From New York's push to tax fossil fuel companies retroactively to questionable climate data driving policy, this piece dives into how misinformation and misunderstood legal principles can shape public decisions. Explore how flawed facts and legal missteps influence everything from environmental regulation to constitutional debates.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why trade one distant tyrant for thousands nearby? From overreaching judges to unchecked bureaucrats, power has dispersed into the hands of many who ignore the Constitution. Explore how these modern-day petty tyrants challenge our freedoms—and how We the People can push back by understanding and using the supreme law of the land to defend our...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Childish behavior isn’t just for kids—it’s alive and well in modern politics. From protests that resemble tantrums to leaders dodging blame like sneaky toddlers, immaturity runs deep. Why is corruption so protected? Why is truth hidden? It’s time we demand accountability and choose leaders who have outgrown childish ways and are ready to lead with integrity.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If Ronald Reagan was correct, and “a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth.” Then the question we should be asking is, is that a life of eternal salvation or eternal damnation? Just look at public education in the US. What about the U.S. Department of Agriculture? Look at the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – During the Biden administration, many questioned who truly holds power in the U.S. government. Is leadership driven by elected officials or an entrenched bureaucracy? The reluctance to cut waste and the legal battles to protect federal employees suggest a deeper power structure at play—one that state Attorneys General and political elites may be leveraging.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal government wastes an estimated $1 trillion every year—money taken straight from taxpayers. Beyond inefficiency, much of this waste happens through illegal agencies and outright embezzlement. Yet, despite the corruption, Americans do nothing. How is so much money disappearing, and why aren’t those responsible being held accountable?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans are addicted to federal money, just as they are to tobacco or alcohol. This addiction fuels skyrocketing debt, endless deficits, and financial instability. Until people recognize the problem, real change is impossible. With $36 trillion in debt and interest payments surpassing defense spending, how close are we to rock bottom? It's time for a wake-up call.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Washington, D.C. feels more like a political circus, with clowns in Congress making a spectacle of themselves. From judges overstepping their power to lawmakers treating censure like a civil rights battle, the absurdity knows no bounds. Even state politics aren’t immune, as Maine lawmakers punish free speech. It’s a comedy—just without the laughs.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Judicial activism persists, raising questions about what truly defines an activist judge. Is it one who upholds the Constitution or one who twists the law to fit personal views? This explores the fine line between duty and activism, highlighting how some judges—and even others in power—undermine justice by prioritizing opinions over the rule of law.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – During Trump’s address to Congress, a deeper issue within the federal government was revealed—partisan revenge politics. George Washington warned against this in his farewell address, calling it a "frightful despotism." The rising political division isn't just about one party; it's a systemic problem that threatens unity. Will this escalating dissension be what ultimately pulls the nation apart?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many assume they have rights that, in reality, infringe on others. From freedom of speech to government positions, not everything is as it seems. Whether it’s international leaders expecting financial aid or small groups dictating language changes, the line between rights and entitlement is often blurred. Explore the misconceptions that shape society and governance today.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Judges are increasingly treating the Constitution as if it doesn’t apply, issuing rulings that contradict its clear text. From preventing a president from exercising executive power to ignoring parental rights, courts are overstepping their bounds. Simply reading the Constitution reveals the truth—our legal system is straying from its foundational principles.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Tax Day nears, the spotlight is on America's grim fiscal outlook. With Congress scrambling to prevent a government shutdown, wasteful spending and economic instability remain unchecked. From bloated federal programs to the shaky U.S. dollar, the nation's financial future looks uncertain. Can real change happen, or is the system too broken to fix?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A whistleblower recently said they have evidence that the FBI used a pair of undercover female agents to “honey-pot" the Trump campaign in 2015. How’s that for a bombshell secret? What about the exposure of numerous members of the intelligence community holding pornographic conversations on an NSA communications system? Those may be bombshells, but there’s more...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America’s growing reliance on lawsuits has turned it into an extremely litigious society, where judges wield excessive power over the law. When courts overstep their bounds and federal officials violate their oaths without accountability, the foundation of a Constitutional Republic is at risk. Without checks on judicial overreach, are we truly governed by laws or by unelected opinions?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Since the 1980s, political correctness has led to suppressing truth and promoting lies out of fear. The best way to combat deception is through exposure—letting the "sunshine" disinfect falsehoods. From gender debates to government actions, revealing reality ensures accountability. If something is true, it will withstand scrutiny; if not, let it be exposed.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you want to get people’s dander up, go after their money, jobs, or access to information. Other than our families, these are the areas of our lives we tend to protect the most vigorously. This may explain why so many people are complaining about and suing DOGE. After all, DOGE has exposed billions in waste, fraud, and abuse...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The American public education system is failing, with low proficiency rates and high dissatisfaction despite massive spending. Generations of students are left without essential skills or knowledge of their rights. How long will Americans endure this broken system before reclaiming responsibility for education? The time to demand real change is now.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When Alexander Hamilton wrote Federalist Paper #78, where he described what he called “the judiciary department of the proposed government,” he pointed out that “Whoever attentively considers the different departments of power must perceive, that, in a government in which they are separated from each other, the judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has exposed waste, fraud, and abuse, but lawsuits aim to shut it down. Why are so many against auditing federal agencies? Is it about protecting the public or hiding Deep State corruption? As legal battles continue, will Americans support transparency or allow government secrecy to prevail?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – After Vice President JD Vance talked about the infringements of freedom of speech in Europe, there were those in American media who claimed that free speech was a real danger to our republic. Shortly after Vance’s speech, Marco Rubio defended free speech before a CBS host. Yet only days later, the same CBS network aired an episode of 60 Minutes where German police...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever tackled a never-ending chore? That’s how it feels for Elon Musk and DOGE as they uncover endless waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. From Medicaid and Medicare to USAID, the staggering numbers keep growing. The real question—will they ever find it all, or is the corruption simply too vast to expose?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Is this nation ruled by its laws or its courts? Ideally, both should work together to ensure justice, but corruption has tainted the judiciary. Judges prioritize precedent over the Constitution, empowering the deep state. Will we continue to allow this? Time is running out for leaders like Trump and Musk to challenge government overreach...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Political infighting in Washington, D.C., has reached new heights, resembling a civil war within the federal government. The battle between the so-called Deep State and the current administration isn’t just routine bureaucracy—it’s an all-out power struggle. Call it “The Rumble of the Potomac” or “The D.C. Smackdown,” but this fight is anything but ordinary.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all heard the paradox, “When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” In America, the federal workforce has been pretty unstoppable, growing and growing without end. After all, a federal employee generally gets good pay, excellent benefits, and almost guarantees they can’t be fired...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is uncovering problems that long-time bureaucrats failed to address—or chose to ignore. As lawsuits emerge to block their efforts, who really benefits from the status quo? Is it about protecting the people or preserving power? The real battle may be against those who fear losing control.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The states created the federal government, not the other way around. So why do they so often submit to federal authority? Despite what the media and legal scholars claim, the states hold the real power. The imbalance persists because many simply don’t know better. It’s time to challenge the narrative and reclaim state sovereignty.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Delaying justice is denying it. From FBI investigations to threats of violence and failing schools, waiting too long to act creates its own form of injustice. Transparency, accountability, and swift action are essential. How fair is a system that withholds truth, ignores threats, and sets up future generations for failure? Justice must not wait.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How much of what you know is actually true? We often resist questioning our assumptions, but doing so is crucial. If your decisions are based on false information, the outcomes will suffer. Challenge what you believe about immigration, the deficit, and your rights—because what if you’re wrong? Fact-checking could change everything.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America’s problems run deeper than many realize. While President Trump works to reverse past failures, the issues span far beyond the White House. Decades of mismanagement won’t be undone overnight. It’s crucial to recognize that government failures exist at all levels, and real change requires a long-term commitment to holding leaders accountable and restoring effective governance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you love America? Immigrants often see it through a unique lens, shaped by experiences of hardship and limited freedom. Christian Ray Flores shares his journey from Chile, Mozambique, and the Soviet Union to America, inspiring a deeper appreciation for its opportunities. Discover his story and his book, Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government waste and abuse are more extensive than many realize. From small grants adding up to billions to inspector generals failing their duties, oversight is lacking. If we can't trust officials with minor spending, how can we trust them with major decisions? Plus, how states push back against federal overreach. Accountability matters.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Who is teaching my child, and what are they teaching them? I see teachers unions prioritizing activism over academics. With 70% of eighth graders struggling in reading and 72% in math, I question if schools focus more on DEI and immigration policies than real education. Are students learning what truly matters for their future?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all make mistakes, but too often, we shift the blame instead of taking responsibility. Whether it’s wildfires blamed on “climate change,” runaway national debt, or the consequences of transgender ideology, accountability is lacking. True freedom demands owning our choices and holding those in power accountable for their actions. It’s time to take responsibility.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trump’s recent actions are making a huge impact. From revamping FEMA to taking a strong stance against Colombia’s deportation refusals, he’s showing decisive leadership. His moves may also influence Congress to support Texas Governor Abbott’s request for border security funding. Whether this truly makes America great again remains to be seen, but change is undeniable.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Freedom doesn’t come from government; it comes from our Creator. If executive orders can make us “free again,” they can just as easily take that freedom away. As Benjamin Franklin warned, we have a republic—if we can keep it. True freedom exists only when the American people act like free individuals, not just by decree.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The judicial branch was meant to be the weakest, yet unelected judges now wield immense power. From blocking immigration enforcement to undermining constitutional duties, their overreach is undeniable. We examine cases from Kentucky, Iowa, and beyond, where courts interfere with law enforcement and governance, often contradicting the very Constitution they claim to uphold.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—core American values. But is government securing these rights or restricting them? From controlling appliances and vehicles to limiting free speech and parental authority, government overreach is expanding. Explore how these policies impact personal freedoms and what it means for the future of individual rights.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why does the Democratic Party, which claims to champion democracy, often bypass the will of the people? From presidential elections to New York’s extreme policies, undemocratic actions abound. Federal overreach, censorship, energy taxes, and unproven health mandates reveal a troubling pattern of control that challenges the principles of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many decisions shaping our lives revolve around the economy. From famous quotes by Reagan and Carville to recent legal battles, it’s clear that economic policy and government actions impact more than just finances. This exploration connects political choices, court rulings, and economic outcomes to reveal the broader influence they have on our rights and daily lives.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Our national debt is going to grow, and nothing is going to change unless We the People do something about it. Regardless of your plans, there are two things I hope we remember. More often than not, it isn’t that people take away our rights but that they intimidate us into giving them up. We won’t agree about everything. Let us work together where we can, and give each other the liberty to disagree...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A look back at 2024 reveals a year filled with scandals, from taxpayer waste and corrupt media to immigration issues and education failures. The transgender movement's impact on athletics and office politics adds to the controversy. As we enter a new year, it's a chance to reflect on the past and strive for better decisions ahead.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Biden is pushing not only his “climate change agenda” but also his student loan and long-term employment contract shenanigans through before he leaves office. It’s not just Joe Biden, by the way. Some California legislators are asking Pete Buttigieg to give them their bribe money for their high-speed rail boondoggle while he still has a job...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Is ignorance bliss, or is it a failure? I know the saying is that ignorance is bliss, and while that may be true, it is also extremely destructive. Most Americans are ignorant about where our federal government spends money. When they find out the truth, many are not happy. Even members of Congress are ignorant about what is in the legislation they are voting for...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In a world flooded with information, we often rely on sources that align with our views, risking unverified claims. From gun control debates to institutional trust, freedom of speech on campuses, political investigations, and mysterious drones, this discussion dives into the facts we must question and the narratives shaping our understanding.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Bad losers have a long history in American politics, but recent actions by the Biden administration stand out. From wasting border wall materials to prioritizing billions for Ukraine over hurricane relief, and funding divisive DEI programs, these actions signal disregard for taxpayers and the Constitution. A troubling reflection of corruption and misplaced priorities in governance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The principle of "innocent until proven guilty" is vital but often overlooked in both the legal system and society. From the Duke Lacrosse case to immunity grants shielding guilt, public judgment frequently bypasses due process. This reflection urges applying fairness to judgments, emphasizing the importance of evidence and justice for all in preserving reputations and integrity.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In a world flooded with information, unvetted knowledge can lead to serious consequences. From mysterious drones and misunderstood pardons to new legislation, the challenge lies in separating fact from fiction. It's not just what we know, but how we verify it, that shapes decisions with the potential for great good—or harm.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Dive into a whirlwind of issues shaping the nation: DOJ probes into Congress and media, debates over presidential power, gun rights in Hawaii, and shocking federal waste. Uncover the chaos in Washington, D.C., and join the critical conversation about holding leaders accountable and fixing the mess We the People have created.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all have priorities in our lives. For some of us, it’s family, our job, or our favorite sports team. When push comes to shove, that’s when we find out what our true priorities are. For most of us, the consequences of those priorities are not that big a deal. But when you put politics above people, the consequences are horrendous...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Freedom is a core value for most Americans, yet the path to achieving it often sparks debate. To be truly free, we must uncover the truth behind opinions and misinformation. From the Fourteenth Amendment to government overreach and media narratives, understanding facts is essential to navigate complex issues and protect our liberties.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A new President offers opportunities for change, but challenges persist. From Congress mishandling the TikTok ban to constitutional overreach in education, issues abound. Add border crises, COVID fallout, and an overreaching administrative state, and it’s clear we face a tough road ahead. Awareness, however, is the first step toward progress.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Einstein calls repeating failures insanity, yet we persist. Congress churns out politicized results, while violence and moral decay escalate. Courts debate life and identity, echoing past mistakes. Why do we trust those who fuel division? History warns us: forgetting lessons condemns us to repeat them. Will we ever break free from this destructive cycle?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal government overspends and overreaches, violating the Constitution and mismanaging taxpayer dollars on projects like the CHIPS Act and climate initiatives. Illegal immigration adds more financial and societal costs, as migrants receive benefits while some commit crimes without deportation. Today, I expose these issues and explore what We the People can do to address them.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Think about it: Joe Biden is pardoning people, taking foreign trips, and spending money Congress has appropriated, while people are setting policies, both domestic and foreign, based in large part on what they expect Donald Trump to do once he’s inaugurated. I see this as an excellent opportunity to compare and contrast the actual powers of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice is “The virtue which consists in giving to everyone what is his due.” That may mean getting justice for the victim or punishing the criminal. But when people escape justice, it generally makes us mad. This is why Biden’s recent pardon of his son Hunter caused such ire. It’s not just that the younger Biden will not...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal government excels at wasting taxpayer money, from electric vehicle boondoggles to unconstitutional spending. The IRS finds new ways to snoop, while political actors bully businesses and debase the U.S. dollar. Americans pay the price as mismanagement and corruption run rampant, proving the adage: a billion here, a billion there, and soon it's real money.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court's decisions shape the nation's future, tackling cases with profound impacts. From property damage in SWAT raids to government subsidies and land ownership limits, these legal battles raise pressing questions about accountability and constitutional boundaries. Explore the critical issues driving these cases and their significance for citizens and governance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Truth is under siege in today’s society. From media fabrications to experts pushing falsehoods, the battle over what’s real intensifies. Explore the crumbling foundation of objective truth, the rise of misinformation, and the fight to safeguard reality amidst a cultural and ideological war that challenges the very essence of truth itself.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Reactions to events reveal priorities and agendas. Examining the recent election, government efficiency plans, and legal challenges sheds light on national trends. From DOGE’s bold savings goals to lawfare against citizens and Trump’s ongoing impact, this piece explores key developments shaping our future in these fascinating and turbulent times.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We often hear about progress, but rarely ask where it leads. From data breaches to government spending and declining trust in institutions, society seems to be racing forward without reflection. Are we truly advancing toward liberty and rights, or just embracing change for its own sake? It’s time to reconsider the path we're on.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – No one is surprised when a dog bites a man, but when the tables are turned, that’s newsworthy, or at least those in the industry think so. But that got me thinking of another, more widespread saying, “The tail wagging the dog!” This is when the very small minority takes control over the majority. This got me thinking: has our focus on man bites dog stories in this country...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When we think of sovereignty, most people think of kings and queens wielding power without opposition or restraint. But that’s not how things work here in the United States — at least not how they are supposed to work. Understanding sovereignty in America, not only its sources but also its limitations is key to being free...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In America, we take one day a year for Thanksgiving. While we all have a lot to give thanks for, I think limiting it to one day a year deprives us all of something important. For example, many people today stop before their feast and list what they’re thankful for, such as family, friends, a warm home, and a good meal. Have you taken the time to think of the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Schools today prioritize politics and social agendas over core skills like reading and math. This shift stems from collectivist groups targeting children to reshape society. Federal regulations amplify their influence, attracting power-hungry individuals and moneyed interests. To reclaim liberty, we must strip illegal powers from politicians and confront the true source of corruption in education.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Pennsylvania’s keystone isn’t what it seems. As recount controversies and illegal ballot disputes reach the state Supreme Court, a deeper issue emerges: the rule of law overshadowed by partisan politics. Explore how this crisis unfolds in Pennsylvania, with a glimpse into election concerns in Minnesota, Michigan, Louisiana, and a pressing question on national sovereignty.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Arrogant elitists push their agendas, ignoring laws and dismissing parental rights. In Pennsylvania, officials defy court rulings to count illegal ballots, undermining democracy. Schools impose hyper-sexualized curriculums, silencing parents' voices. This isn’t freedom—it’s control by those who think they know better. It’s time to resist and reclaim the liberty to live life on our terms.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are we governed by laws or by those who believe they are above them? Recent events expose a troubling trend where the powerful escape accountability while others face the consequences. When leaders encourage illegal actions without repercussions, the rule of law is undermined. If laws are flawed, they must be changed, not ignored. Justice demands accountability.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some people point to his 10-point plan to dismantle the deep state and his announcement of a Department of Government Efficiency as signs of a tidal wave of change, but will Congress calm the waters of change? What about the U.S. relations with the U.N.? Will we see a resurgence of national sovereignty or compliance with international pressure?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trump listed a 10-point plan to dismantle the deep state. Is that constitutional? Is it something he can do on his own? Will he need the assistance of Congress? And just how will Congress, the courts, and the American people react to his plans? What about other executive agencies? Based on research I did for my book, 9 out of 10 executive agencies...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Woke" represents ideas that can’t thrive independently, demanding imposition on society. As the pushback grows post-election, I question if this shift toward liberty and rights is genuine or a passing trend. From challenges to the transgender agenda to debates on illegal immigration, America seems torn between preserving freedom and clinging to political correctness.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For years, we've heard about election deniers and insurrectionists, yet after 2024, we see blame shifted onto everyone but Kamala Harris for her loss. Bureaucratic fear grows, with retirements, resistance to Trump’s agenda, and calls for Justice Sotomayor's resignation. Replacing the Constitution with deep state control feels less like governance and more like a coup.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We live in a time where sore losers—and even sore winners—seem all too common. Overprotection has led to people who can't handle defeat or victory gracefully, from participation trophies to election disputes. The best way to respond? Show them the respect they truly deserve: none. Let's stop enabling this culture of entitlement and denial.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If we look at what Donald Trump has pledged to do, I hope we begin to realize that he cannot fulfill much of his agenda alone. He needs Congress to pass the tariffs and tax relief he is proposing. While Mr. Trump will have influence over Congress, remember that under his last administration, many in his own executive agencies worked against his agenda...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Lest we, the American people, exercise our duty to hire representatives in government, men, and women, who will exercise our power in our name. The only reason we can do that is because veterans have for years sacrificed to defend the Constitution of the United States. How many Americans didn’t vote or only voted for the top couple of lines on the ballot?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – “There ought to be a law!” We’ve all heard that, and there are thousands of laws on the books. But laws against murder haven’t stopped murder; neither have laws against assault, theft, and fraud. So, if laws don’t stop evil, what good are they? Laws define crimes and their punishments, but it is the enforcement of those laws that matters. That goes for statutory laws as...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Remember when presidential elections didn’t heat up until Labor Day and wrapped up on Election Night? Today, it feels like election outcomes drag on, with lingering controversies and challenges. Addressing these issues openly strengthens trust in the process. How can we improve if we’re unwilling to admit mistakes? Learning from past elections is crucial for progress.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Eighty percent of Americans believe words can hurt, but isn’t that view a bit childish? While politicians react to simple jokes and sarcasm as if they’re physical blows, it reflects our own societal immaturity. We can't expect leaders to grow up until we do. Perhaps it’s time for Americans to put away such childish sensitivities.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The love of money fuels political power in America, driving billionaires and unions to spend millions on campaigns. With Congress wielding public funds as influence, many voters accept these "bribes," swaying decisions based on promised gains rather than true leadership. As Tocqueville warned, this cycle raises questions about democracy’s future when money dictates power.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – First, we have ballot drop boxes being set on fire in the Pacific Northwest, voting machine passwords disclosed in Colorado, and illegal votes being counted in New York, all of which are fodder for those who wish to question the outcome of the election. Add to that a poll showing that a quarter of Americans and half of Gen Zers who appear so afraid of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just as good intelligence is important to keep us safe, bad intelligence can lead to disastrous decisions. While we tend to think of intelligence as something done at the national level, We the People collect and use intelligence every day. What can we learn about candidates and elected officials? How can we use that information? Probably most importantly, how accurate is the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Censorship wears many disguises today, from “inclusiveness” to “disinformation.” Microsoft’s “Inclusiveness Checker” reminds me of political correctness from the '80s and '90s—language control by so-called experts. While I avoid offending others, some truths must be told, especially around election integrity, where honest questions inspire confidence rather than discouraging voters.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ever feel surrounded by others telling you how to raise your child? Imagine that voice backed by government threats. Today, I reveal shocking examples of parental rights under siege—from police and schools pushing agendas to cases of custody battles over identity. Who's really raising our children: parents or the government? The village looms large.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you remember the Rolling Stones song You Can’t Always Get What You Want? Well, it’s true, you can’t always get what you want, but if you don’t ask, you never will. That’s why voting is so important. While participating doesn’t guarantee you get the outcome you want, not voting doesn’t make the situation any better...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The word "imbecile" might seem harsh, yet it feels accurate when examining recent trends in our education system. Time spent in academia often seems to drain common sense, replacing it with fleeting social fads. As parents witnessed during COVID-19, the curriculum’s political biases and disregard for their values sparked a surge in homeschooling nationwide.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ever notice those who push environmental agendas with a hidden agenda? Some so-called environmentalists use collectivist tactics, like government mandates, to control choices—everything from electric cars to appliance usage. Agencies like the EPA and NASA promote political goals under the guise of environmentalism. It's time to question if these “climate commies” truly serve us.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Laws don't prevent crime; they define it and assign punishments. When laws go unenforced, particularly election laws, democracy falters. During election judge training, I hear of overlooked mismatched signatures, raising concerns about integrity. From "Zuckerbucks" to election interference, I explore how unenforced laws risk undermining the transparency and fairness essential to our voting system.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The republic stands fractured, as Americans increasingly look to the government for solutions to every challenge, from education to disaster relief. This dependency erodes personal freedom and transforms our nation into something resembling an elected monarchy. We must decide: will we continue living comfortably in chains, or reclaim our liberty by shedding government control and striving for independence?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As early voting begins, my wife and I proudly cast our ballots in person. A pamphlet in Tennessee claims the state leads in election integrity, but it got me thinking: can we trust the process nationwide? With officials changing election procedures and the FBI quietly altering crime statistics, trust in our institutions seems increasingly fragile.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In this episode, we dive into the complex world of modern election interference. From assassination attempts on Donald Trump to media and search engine manipulation, we explore how these tactics shape outcomes. We also examine bribery and its impact on voter integrity, asking what honest citizens can do in the face of such challenges.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans oppose the idea of violence in our elections, yet threats continue to emerge, including assassination attempts and terrorist risks. With some officials even considering body armor, it's clear the danger is real. Should we trust the government to protect us, or prepare to defend ourselves? Today, we explore how to respond to these threats.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The 2024 elections will shape the future of our country, just as past elections have. Key issues like inflation, underemployment, and government overreach are at stake. Will we be better off in four years? Our choices in November will decide whether we continue down the path of fiscal mismanagement or restore constitutional principles and responsible governance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The rise of the term "disinformation" isn't about protecting people from lies but controlling what they see and know. It's the latest tool used by government and media to suppress inconvenient facts and manipulate public perception. Don't fall for it—disinformation is the modern version of political correctness, designed to control and silence the people.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Informed consent is crucial, yet our consent means little if it's based on misinformation. From misconceptions about the Electoral College to Oregon's ranked-choice voting and withheld truths about January 6th, there’s a lot at stake. We, the People, deserve clear, truthful information to make decisions in this election and beyond.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When considering a president’s legacy, judicial appointments often have the longest-lasting impact. Legislation may be repealed or overturned, but federal judges can shape the law for decades. As we approach another presidential election, it’s worth reflecting on how these appointments influence our legal landscape and the critical role they play in interpreting the Constitution.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ronald Reagan’s 1964 speech, A Time for Choosing, feels just as urgent today. Reflecting on America’s crossroads, I see the same threats to liberty now as then. The dangers come not from abroad but within our own borders, as progressives and the media challenge our rights. Now is the time to defend our freedoms for future generations.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America faces a crucial decision, a choice between two paths. One leads to more government control and diminishing rights, while the other strives for liberty, reduced regulation, and a restored Constitution. This election defines our future—will we choose the path of least resistance, or embrace the road that demands effort but leads to freedom?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As states declare independence, they claim powers to levy war, establish commerce, and more. Yet, recent actions in states like Massachusetts, California, and Georgia challenge individual rights, from gun ownership to voting laws. Reflecting on a decade with The Constitution Study, I examine our states' sovereignty, the role of courts, and the fight to restore constitutional rights.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story" reminds us that the truth often hides beneath the surface. By examining both sides, as Proverbs 18:17 suggests, we uncover a deeper understanding. This approach is essential in our views on gun ownership, police incidents, natural disasters, and politics. Who provides the best evidence for their claims?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the face of disasters, both natural and man-made, how do we respond? From delayed leadership during Hurricane Helene to the erosion of our rights and trust in elections, the real disaster we face is man-made. It’s time to question government overreach, defend our freedoms, and stand up for our rights before they are lost.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all experienced close calls. Sometimes, we recognize immediately the bullet we dodged; other times, that knowledge doesn’t come to us until years, maybe decades later. What if, just weeks before an election, you learn that there are people on the voter rolls who are not legally allowed to vote? Or what if you find that former candidates for president of the US wanted to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As news breaks about the most recent failure of a federal agency, many are asking why our regulatory system is failing us. Perhaps it is because it was never designed to protect our health in the first place. After all, who do you trust with your health, a nameless bureaucrat or your own two eyes? How long has it been since a simple thing like the Constitution got in the way of the federal government doing what it wants?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Elitists like to lord themselves over us. Tell us who we can vote for, what we can own, and even how we are allowed to live our lives. It is said that when Marie Antoinette learned that the poor had no bread, her response was, “Let them eat cake!” But we don’t live in pre-revolutionary France; we live in the United States of America. We do not elect masters but public servants...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems today, all people think about is donkeys versus elephants, but what about character? What about fidelity to their oath of office? James Garfield was correct: [N]ow more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How far will you go to win? The piece explores the disturbing lengths politicians and their supporters will go, sacrificing morality and integrity in pursuit of victory. From justifying unethical tactics to undermining democratic processes, the consequences of these actions are unraveling before us, posing a dangerous threat to freedom and justice in America.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Faith in our elections is crumbling, and with it, the foundation of our republic. When elected representatives are not chosen by the people, the legitimacy of government is called into question. As evidence of illegal voting, manipulated laws, and political interference grows, trust erodes further. Can a republic survive if its citizens no longer believe in the integrity of the process?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In a world where misinformation and disinformation are often used to justify censorship, the right to free thought and speech becomes more crucial than ever. Benjamin Franklin once warned that without these liberties, wisdom and public freedom cannot exist. If we can't decide truth for ourselves, we risk being controlled by the decisions of others...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politics has always been messy, but now it's becoming a literal blood sport. In America, we've seen assassination attempts on a presidential candidate and threats against Supreme Court justices. Why are these violent threats focused on those opposing a Marxist agenda? This is a sign of deeper societal issues that we can't ignore any longer.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Consider this: without freedom of speech, how will we know when our government actors misbehave, break the law, or simply lie about what they’ve done? How can we trust our elections if we are not free to question how they are conducted? How can we claim to have public liberty without freedom of speech? Worst of all, if freedom of speech disappears in America...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Even though the United States is a republic, many people seem worried about American democracy. However, it seems that very few have actually considered what an American democracy would look like. Remember, the people who seem to be working the hardest to “save our democracy” are in the Democratic Party. There’s nothing wrong with that per se, but look at...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are other education systems in America and other ways we learn. Corporations and governments spend billions of dollars annually trying to train their employees on everything from sexual harassment to diversity and inclusion. Does that education work, or is it just another boondoggle? Isn’t it about time we test our education systems and see if...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When I look around today, I feel a sense of nostalgia. After all, we have campus demonstrations, political assassinations, a sexual revolution, and crime, just to name a few of the similarities. This makes me believe Santayana was correct, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." You know what they say: If you can remember the ’60s, you weren’t really there...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Election Day nears, the freedom to vote and speak openly is increasingly at risk. Without the ability to debate candidates and election processes, how can we call ourselves a true republic? Censorship attempts by government actors threaten our core liberties, leaving us to wonder if the republic can survive when trust in elections and free speech is eroded.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Department of Defense has lost track of $20 trillion over the past 18 years, raising serious concerns about government accountability. Meanwhile, inflation is still a problem, with the CPI at 2.5%, not reflecting critical areas like food and energy where prices are rising sharply. It's clear that the federal government is excelling at one thing: wasting taxpayer money. How much more will it take for people to notice?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians lie, but lately, it's like they’re taking political steroids. From rigging elections to media manipulation, it’s becoming more blatant. Kamala Harris and her supporters ignore past statements, expecting us to accept their current narratives. Social media platforms also tilt the scales in favor of certain candidates. It feels like democracy is being sidelined for political gains.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans are willingly surrendering their freedoms in exchange for government promises of safety and security. Whether it's parental responsibility or protection from misinformation, people are choosing control over liberty without realizing the consequences. This explores why we are so quick to give up our rights and walk into the chains of servitude.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s world, truth is harder to find than ever. Media, government, and even the medical community twist facts to serve their own agendas. With elections, political disinformation, and health controversies dominating headlines, it's crucial to question what we’re told. We must seek facts for ourselves, or risk being misled by those in power.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve forgotten the lessons of our lax immigration enforcement, which led to 19 terrorists who overstayed their visas to fly planes into our buildings. We’ve forgotten the dangers of supporting terrorist groups, even right here on American soil. We’ve forgotten many of the lessons, not just from 9/11 but from our history...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all have biases, beliefs we cling to even when confronted with opposing evidence. More people are choosing to reject facts and create their own version of reality. Inspired by Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s "Theory of Stupidity," this explores why some defend their beliefs at all costs, even when faced with undeniable truths.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians often secure votes by offering money, programs, and services in exchange for public support. This form of bribery, as described by Alexis de Tocqueville, has become a common practice at all levels of government. The question is, now that we see the manipulation, will we continue to participate in this corrupt system?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – American citizenship holds immense value, especially for those who have immigrated from oppressive regimes. Yet, many natural-born citizens seem to take it for granted. As laws increasingly favor non-citizens and devalue our rights, it's crucial to reflect on the importance of protecting what it means to be an American and the rights that come with it.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution is often seen as a threat to "American Democracy," and rightfully so. The United States is a republic, not a democracy, and this distinction is crucial. While many have tried to push for a democracy, history shows that democracies can lead to chaos and self-destruction, as John Adams and others have warned.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Is freedom in America real, or are we simply living under an illusion of liberty? I explore this question by examining the contrast between how things should be under the Constitution and how things actually are today. As we navigate a political landscape that often defies legal boundaries, it's time to question our perception of freedom.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Albert Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, expecting different results. Yet, Americans seem to ignore history as government actors erode our rights. With lockdowns, election manipulation, and DOJ interference, it's déjà vu all over again. Will we finally stand up, or let this descent into totalitarianism continue unchecked?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The American people’s understanding of the Constitution is flawed, with many believing the federal government exists to protect and provide for them. Meanwhile, government officials disregard their constitutional oaths, leading to ignorance and corruption. As elections approach, the choice is clear: tolerate the status quo or demand intelligence, bravery, and integrity from our leaders.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If the Justice system isn’t acting in some unjust manner, we find that some other federal department or agency is infringing on people’s rights. Censorship, illegal searches, and embezzlement are just the beginning. If we are responsible for the character of Congress, we are also responsible for the character of the federal government. We can either...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – On the path to election day, I’ve stumbled upon some unexpected and amusing discoveries. From an AI running for mayor in Wyoming to a proposed constitutional amendment limiting Supreme Court justices, these quirky political stories highlight the unusual side of this election season. Let’s explore these fascinating events as we navigate the campaign trail together.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States is sinking into despotism, tyranny, and communism, with the federal government continuously poking holes in the republic. While many stand by, few are willing to take action to save it. The choice is clear: either join the fight to keep the republic afloat or watch it sink beneath the waves.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The feds control our education and medical care systems, two areas where costs have gone up while quality has gone down. The federal government keeps interfering with the state election process. As the federal government has become increasingly entrenched in paying for healthcare through Medicaid, Medicare, and Obamacare, the regulations make it harder to get...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As a nation, we must carefully consider the direction we're heading. Those who call themselves "progressives" advocate for a future that eerily mirrors despotic regimes like the Soviet Union and Communist China. This path threatens to enslave Americans both physically and mentally. It's time to chart a new course before it's too late.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America is rapidly descending into a Communist Dictatorship. With secret police targeting dissenters, corruption at the highest levels, and the erosion of constitutional rights, our nation faces an unprecedented threat. The upcoming election may be the most critical in our history, as we must decide whether to reclaim our freedom or succumb to tyranny.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Kamala Harris is set to impose communist policies if elected, threatening the very foundation of our Constitution and liberty. The Biden administration's unconstitutional actions, from illegal regulations to forcing states to fund healthcare for illegal immigrants, highlight the urgent need for Americans to stand up against federal overreach before our freedoms are lost.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – William F. Buckley, Jr.'s famous quote sparks a thought: could the average American do a better job than our government leaders? This piece explores the irony of highly educated officials making questionable decisions and raises the question: are they smarter than a fifth grader, or just better at deceiving the public? Maybe the real issue is our own apathy.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We explore the vital role of freedoms of expression, including speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition. These freedoms form the backbone of our democracy, allowing us to share and debate ideas. I also examine the impact of inflation on American lives and highlight insights from the latest FIRE report on national speech trends, urging reflection on their importance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you want to see where PC is going, look no further than the European Union. One EU commissioner sent a letter to Elon Musk warning him that there would be consequences if they thought he violated their Digital Services Agreement during his interview with Donald Trump. Also, in fiscal year 2024, the federal government borrowed an average of $5 billion each and every day...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Election manipulation threatens the integrity of our republic. From federal agencies hiding facts to political parties influencing candidate selection, these tactics are exposed. With investigations reopened and noncitizens found on voter rolls, it’s clear that vigilant oversight is essential. We must ensure our elections remain free, fair, and transparent to preserve the consent of the governed.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Our nation's commitment to "liberty and justice for all" is threatened by those seeking to politicize the courts. Recent efforts to reform the judiciary, led by Biden, Harris, and Schumer, echo dangerous historical precedents. When courts are packed, justice becomes biased, and the law loses its meaning. If we undermine the rule of law, how can we uphold true liberty and justice in our society?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's world, censorship isn't just a government issue—private actors, institutions, and even individuals feel free to suppress opposing views. From social media control to boycotting businesses, these actions shape collective thought and challenge the idea of free expression. Are we heading towards a collectivist society, or can we preserve the individualism our Founding Fathers intended?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In George Orwell’s 1984, the dangers of a totalitarian government are vividly portrayed. What was meant as a warning now eerily mirrors modern America. The government’s collusion with social media to censor speech and control thought is alarming. Have the elites misunderstood Orwell’s message, or is his dystopian vision becoming our reality?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Democratic Party claims to defend democracy, but its actions reveal a socialist agenda. By disregarding the Constitution, manipulating elections, and supporting Marxist regimes, the party undermines the principles it professes to uphold. Despite their democratic label, their true intent aligns with a totalitarian vision, threatening the very democracy they claim to protect.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the midst of another election cycle, scandals persist, revealing deep-rooted corruption in the electoral process. Despite years of investigations, issues like non-citizen voting and judicial overreach plague our system. Ironically, the same electorate tolerates these inconsistencies, echoing Einstein's definition of insanity: repeating mistakes and expecting different results. Are we learning from history?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's world, trust in the media is severely eroded. Reflecting on Thomas Jefferson's advice to uphold truth and sound principles, I explore how the media, politicians, and institutions fail us. Jefferson's warnings about a corrupted press resonate deeply, prompting a personal approach to uncovering truth amidst overwhelming information. Embracing diverse voices helps navigate these challenges.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recent federal court decisions have sparked significant reactions, highlighting the dynamic interplay between politics and the judiciary. In cases like Murthy v. Missouri and Trump v. United States, judicial rulings provoke actions such as the FBI's election memo and Senator Schumer's "No Kings Act." This episode explores the far-reaching implications of these decisions and the responses they trigger.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Silence may be considered golden, but it is often deadly. Miscommunication, like in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, shows how silence can have dire consequences. Silence allows government misbehavior, as it equates to consent. When citizens fail to speak up against government actions, they tacitly approve, undermining democracy. Is silence golden or deadly?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt wasn’t getting his way in the Supreme Court, so he threatened to pack it. In 2024, Joe Biden and the Left aren’t getting their way in the Supreme Court, so they're threatening to transform it. The White House recently released a fact sheet stating that Biden doesn’t plan to “reform the Supreme Court.” What it describes can...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trust is fragile; it takes years to build and seconds to break. Despite numerous examples of government corruption and misinformation, many people still follow blindly. From misleading statistics by the FBI and climate alarmists to unauthorized government spending and the push for "medically necessary" treatments, our trust is continually tested. Why do we still believe them?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the Supreme Court wraps up its term in June, its most controversial decisions ripple across the nation, affecting everything from Chevron Deference to the power of Administrative Law Courts. This year's impactful opinions promise more than just waves; they might create a tsunami of change, with significant secondary and tertiary consequences yet to unfold.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Throughout history, revolutions often start with the hope for a better future but end in dystopian outcomes, as seen in France, Russia, and China. In today's political climate, the debate intensifies around progressivism and leadership. With Joe Biden stepping down, the focus shifts to Kamala Harris and the potential consequences of her presidency.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are families that do not talk because of political hatred or hatred of other people simply because they are members of a different political party, and this hatred sometimes leads to more deadly consequences. Donald Trump is not the first politician to have had to deal with an assassination attempt. Steve Scalise, Justice Kavanaugh, and Nancy Pelosi are just a few of the recent targets...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We the People do not elect a President of the United States, the states do, but I understand why. As election day approaches and we continue to observe the machinations of the political parties, wouldn’t it be nice to know how the process works, how the political parties have manipulated it to their advantage, and how Congress meddles in the election?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Witnessing a 1960s movie about motorists chasing hidden loot feels oddly similar to today's world. Biden drops out of the presidential race, Kamala Harris steps in, and an assassination attempt on Trump sparks bipartisan chaos. As Rudyard Kipling said, we must keep our heads while others lose theirs. The world seems like a mad, mad place...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When someone is unhappy about leaving, they often throw parting shots. Biden, forced to abandon his campaign for another term as President, might be no different. Whether due to outside forces or internal politics, his departure is far from amicable. Expect some final jabs from him, adding to the many illegal and unconstitutional actions we've seen over the last four years.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ignorance of the Constitution is widespread in America, with alarming consequences. Many cannot name a single First Amendment freedom, and most federal spending violates constitutional limits. Politicians from both parties misunderstand constitutional principles, leading to misguided laws and proposals. Our lack of constitutional knowledge is not just a problem; it actively harms our nation.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The metaphor of a “ship of state” illustrates how bureaucrats have led the nation into peril, like the Titanic striking an iceberg. This iceberg is the Constitution and laws of the United States. Recent court decisions reveal cracks in the deep state's hull. Can we guide Americans to the lifeboats of the Constitution and dismantle the destructive bureaucracy?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The members of the Democratic Party are not the ones choosing their candidates. This is nothing new since Bernie Sanders was the leading contender for the Democratic nomination for President until the party leaders got involved. This year, after promoting Joe Biden to their members and getting people to vote for him, the party leaders suddenly started pressuring him to drop out...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution matters, but only if we use it. Recent federal court decisions are increasingly based on the Constitution's actual text rather than judicial interpretation. This shift might signal change, suggesting that our challenging times are fostering resilient individuals committed to defending their rights and those of others. Explore these themes and more on our website.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's polarized world, it's common to be defined by the groups we support. I choose not to back any political figure or organization. Instead, I support policies that align with my beliefs. This approach ensures I stay true to myself and avoid being boxed into predefined labels. It's challenging but essential for genuine freedom.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all done it. We “cleaned” by sweeping the dirt under the carpet, throwing the dirty laundry in the closet, and the dirty dishes in the oven. We call it “cleaning,” but all we’re really doing is hiding the dirt. It should surprise no one that Congress does the same thing. I don’t mean to say that Congress is actually putting dirty dishes in the oven, but that they’re hiding their failures by...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The recent assassination attempt on a presidential candidate brings to mind historic events like the shootings of President Reagan and Robert Kennedy. As a constitutional scholar, I emphasize the need for rational responses over heated rhetoric. Our reactions will shape the future, urging us to seek facts and maintain a balanced perspective for the sake of our republic.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's political landscape, both Democrats and Republicans believe only they can legitimately win the Presidency. This belief marginalizes third-party candidates, who are systematically excluded from the process. The election system is controlled by the two major parties, limiting voter choice and perpetuating a cycle of despotism warned about by George Washington. I challenge this status quo.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Charles Schumer warns Donald Trump, "You take on the intelligence community — they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you." This notion fuels a widespread belief that you don't mess with federal power. Yet, we, the people, can stand up against federal overreach with education, preparation, and fortitude, reclaiming our constitutional rights.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "May you live in interesting times" is an ancient Chinese curse that feels all too real today. With the 2024 election, Supreme Court decisions, and debates on Presidential Immunity and gun rights, we're navigating turbulent waters. If we can keep our heads amid the chaos, we might preserve the liberty entrusted to us.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Grave threats surround us, yet the real danger lies in our own apathy. It's not foreign adversaries or political figures like Trump or Biden, but the neglect of our civic duties. Echoing Daniel Webster's wisdom, our nation's peril emerges from within, as inattentive citizens empower unscrupulous leaders. Let’s explore these supposed threats and uncover the true peril to our liberty.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution establishes a central government with limited powers, but it's We the People who must enforce those limits. Today, Congress, the Executive Branch, and the courts overreach their authority. This illusion of power crumbles when exposed. Recent Supreme Court decisions highlight this overreach. Will we, like Dorothy and her friends, peek behind the curtain and reclaim our power?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Pride is one of the seven deadly sins. So why do we celebrate pride every year? Specifically, the month of June has been designated as the time to take pride in perversion and pornography. It’s not just the pornographic parades held around the country but the constant pressure to get people to both acknowledge and endorse these “lifestyles.” As one commentator asked, “Is This the Summer That Humbled Gay Pride?”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Governments often respond to failures by throwing more money at problems instead of honest introspection. As Ronald Reagan said, "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.” This reflects our misplaced trust in government solutions. By embracing real choice in areas like healthcare, education, and banking, we, the people, can take control and demand better outcomes.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Governments today thrive on bribery and intimidation. They sway support with grants and programs or enforce compliance through regulations and lawsuits. Many federal welfare programs and infrastructure projects are unconstitutional, yet they persist due to public compliance. Knowing and asserting our constitutional rights is crucial to resisting these unlawful government tactics.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Look at the news around us. A boy claims to be a girl, and most of our institutions simply cave in and follow the lie. A doctor points out the lie, and he is the one being prosecuted. While more and more entities claim to protect us from “disinformation,” it turns out what they call “disinformation” has turned out to be true. Yet today, they still threaten us if we point out the truth...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Two recent court decisions challenge the overreach of the executive branch. Title IX's redefinition by the Biden administration and the ATF's bump stock ban face judicial pushback. While these rulings are victories against bureaucratic tyranny, the fight continues as efforts to undermine constitutional principles persist. Stay vigilant in defending our...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The fundamental feature of a republican form of government is the people's trust in their elected representatives. Starting from the 2000 election to recent times, controversies have plagued the electoral process. As the 2024 election approaches, we face new allegations of interference. If trust in our elections erodes, we risk becoming a republic in name only, losing the essence of self-governance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all remember playing doctor as kids, but what happens when your real doctor feels more like an assembly line worker? From signing in to checkout, it's a series of routines and guidelines. Are they truly practicing medicine or just following bureaucratic directives? This experience raises important questions about the state of modern healthcare.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Judges wield significant power, often in ways that challenge constitutional boundaries. Alexander Hamilton noted their intended limitations in Federalist #78, yet modern judges frequently shape laws based on personal beliefs. This piece explores the implications of such judicial actions on our rights and questions how unelected officials can make crucial decisions in a democratic society.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With claims of a January 6th insurrection, a covert coup unfolds. The Speaker of the House delays National Guard assistance, while top military officials allegedly manipulate orders from the Commander in Chief. This breach of command authority challenges civilian control over the military, raising concerns about corruption within government agencies like the FBI, FCC, and Department of Energy.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Thomas Jefferson's skepticism about newspapers rings true today. I question everything I hear in the media, especially political news and economic reports. With misleading job market data and biased candidate information, how can we make informed decisions? Discover how media misinformation impacts our lives and what we can do to navigate this challenging landscape.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Reflecting on Robert Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land," I ponder if one must be raised by aliens to feel like a stranger at home. A 96-year-old D-Day veteran recently expressed feeling like a foreigner in his own country. Do you ever feel this way, as if the America you knew has vanished, replaced by something unfamiliar and foreign?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When we start investigating to see if what we believe to be true actually is, we start down a journey of discovery. Sometimes, that journey is painful, like when you find something you knew to be true turns out not to be 100% true. When we start applying a simple test to what we read, see, and hear, we can find ourselves in uncomfortable territory with friends, family, and neighbors. What is that test?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government power is expanding, spying on citizens without probable cause, while withholding information from the public. Illegal immigration is at record highs, and states prioritize serving illegal aliens over their citizens. The federal and state governments use surveillance to monitor us, but resist transparency about their actions. It's a troubling trend of overreach and secrecy in the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trust in our institutions is crumbling as lies are often accepted as truth. Millions follow falsehoods without hesitation, leading to grave consequences. Echoing Edmund Burke and Winston Churchill, this piece underscores the importance of truth in a world where "personal truths" dominate. The battle for truth is ongoing, and silence allows lies to prevail.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trump's conviction in the "Hush Money" trial raises questions about justice and politics. Was due process followed, or is this a political move? Despite initial celebrations, the Democratic party faces backlash, with Trump's campaign gaining support and endorsements. Join me and Rob Harper as we delve into the political fallout and legal intricacies of this case...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In school, I learned about checks and balances, but it turns out I was taught wrong. The federal government doesn't have three co-equal branches; Congress holds most power. The erosion of checks and balances, especially between states and the federal government, threatens our liberties. It's crucial to understand and restore these protections against tyranny and oppression.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The thing to remember about elitist culture is that they assume they know better how you should live your life. What are the consequences of depending on government to decide our futures? What happens when we have to ask government permission before we can pursue something that makes us happy? We are proud of being the land of the free, but how...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Through the rigors of time, these men and women who fought for us are down to a few, a very small few, a band of brothers and sisters who fought right to live free. What are we doing with the gifts of freedom they paid so much for us to enjoy? Eighty years ago, thousands of paratroopers jumped behind enemy lines in Western Europe to be joined by 156,000 men who stormed the beaches in Normandy...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do we remember the lockdowns, the censorship, and the six feet of separation? Do we remember “14 days to stop the spread”, the vilification of Ivermectin & Hydroxychloroquine, and vaccine mandates? Why are we repeating the same thing with the “transgender” movement? And now the government is setting us up for the same treatment over bird flu...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” We have four years of history with COVID, marked by government lies, lockdowns, and mandates. Now, similar patterns emerge with the transgender movement and bird flu. Join me in remembering the tyranny of the past and standing against it to prevent history from repeating.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – New York State, the Empire State, takes a step towards tyranny with the kangaroo trial and conviction of Donald J. Trump. As a former resident, I Tweeted, “No longer a citizen of the Empire. Long live the Republic!” This travesty of justice on May 30th, 2024, confirms the troubling direction our state and nation are heading...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Without active engagement, political systems naturally centralize power, leading to tyranny. Our nation's shift from decentralized power to central control in Washington, D.C., mirrors this. The Supreme Court, originally intended as a balanced branch, now holds unprecedented power. George Washington warned us about this. Dr. Ming Wang's inspiring story offers hope and a call to reclaim our freedom...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When something harms us, for many, their first response is to sue someone. This explains why the United States has more lawyers than doctors. Don’t get me wrong, the right to sue, to petition the government for a redress of grievance, is extremely important. However, too many Americans have abused that right by using frivolous, vengeful, and often misguided suits to get a payday rather than justice...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The government's solutions often exacerbate problems. From the southern border crisis to FDA's questionable testing and approvals, federal interventions are more harmful than helpful. The HPV vaccine's link to autoimmune brain disease and the inefficacy of FEMA and gun control highlight the risks. Government help is proving to be the last thing we need.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have we made good use of our freedom? I wonder, if we could talk to those honored dead, what would they have to say about the state of our union? Would they be proud of what we’ve done? Or would they follow the lead of Mr. Adams, when he continued in his quote… “I hope you will make a good Use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ever feel like policies are designed to make life harder? In corporate America, it seemed like every new rule existed solely to make us miserable, prompting the phrase, “The beatings will continue until morale improves!” Today, government policies, from transgender rights to gun control and climate change, seem to follow the same pattern, making life increasingly difficult.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For decades, while courts ignored the law and legislated from the bench, people complained. However, it wasn’t until the progressive Marxist left started losing cases that I remember hearing the court describe it as “rogue.” For decades, when the Marxists couldn’t get their agenda through the legislature, they turned to the court and often won. And when they lost, they simply called the court “rogue.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We live in a mad, mad world. People seem to fly off the handle at the smallest triggers. And with all of the accusations and name-calling, it’s like mosquitos buzzing around us all of the time. That is why I guess many people simply expect others to “lose their minds” every so often. There’s a saying, “If you can keep your head while all of those around you are losing theirs, then you don’t know what’s...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Federal meddling infiltrates every aspect of our lives, from public bathrooms to state voting laws. We the People must stop relying on Washington, D.C., to fix our problems. It's time to hold elected officials accountable and reclaim our sovereignty. Unless we act, calling ourselves the land of the free is mere whistling past the graveyard of history...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Fairness is a word thrown around a lot, but do we truly understand its meaning? Examining policies on housing, education, and societal demands reveals a troubling trend of labeling prejudices as fair. Life isn't fair, but calling unfair actions fair distorts reality, leading to harmful outcomes. Let's delve into what fairness really means...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When did “Populist” become a pejorative? It’s when elites assumed they knew better and claimed the authority to dictate to the “Deplorables.” Nancy Pelosi's debate at the Oxford Union highlights this issue, with Winston Marshall's insightful position. Populism embodies Lincoln’s ideal: “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In a world where privacy is under constant threat, understanding how to protect our secrets is crucial. Despite common beliefs, the Constitution doesn't guarantee privacy, and government surveillance is on the rise. With federal agencies and social media collaborating, it's up to us to safeguard our information and uphold our right to consent...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – United States citizenship, once the envy of the world, faces dismantling efforts. Rights and privileges that attracted millions are under attack. Illegal immigrants gain representation, while law enforcers face punishment. Cherished rights are being crushed with little outcry. The question arises: why dismantle a citizenship that embodies rights, freedom, and liberty?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve watched while the spirits of revenge on both sides have destroyed the norms that allowed us to disagree yet remain united. The hatred shown for political opponents has not only led to the frightful despotism that is America today but also to the worship of a political leader to the detriment of public liberty. Will our own hatred for...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Governments operate through bribery and intimidation, often influencing how we act and comply. As Alexis DeTocqueville predicted, corruption infiltrates every level, corrupting institutions globally. Despite their efforts, sometimes bribery fails, and governments resort to intimidation. Today, I explore fresh examples of this corruption, offering insights into the mechanisms that drive...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal government faces accusations of corruption, from withheld CIA information to denied National Guard support during critical moments. As examples mount, we must stand for truth, justice, and actively engage with our elected officials. It's time to uphold the rule of law and protect our families, ensuring a strong, just America without needing a revolution...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I believe most Americans are not antisemitic, finding such views repulsive. Yet, antisemitism persists, evident in numerous college campus demonstrations. How do we address both the speech and actions rooted in hate? This pivotal question challenges us, demanding urgent discussions on whether some ideas are too hateful for public discourse...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I question the trustworthiness of government actors, highlighting that trust must be earned. Millions blindly believe that these officials will act rightly, yet evidence of deceit and misconduct abounds. As we examine political transparency and accountability, we must ask: is there any valid reason for this trust?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!" echoes as we confront governmental overreach and unconstitutional actions. States like Oklahoma and Florida challenge the redefinition of Title IX. I delve into these violations and propose solutions for restoring integrity. Join me in this episode, followed by a lively Q&A session.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We judge just how important these rights are not based on our willingness to protect them for ourselves but on our willingness to protect them for those we hate. And yes, protecting the rights of speech and assembly for those we hate is not only the right thing to do but very helpful indeed. The recent “pro-Palestinian” demonstrations, or as some like to call them, the anti...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Those in Washington, D.C., routinely ignore the supreme law of the land yet never seem to pay a price for it. I believe these criminals get away with it mainly because We the People don’t know the Constitution for ourselves. For example, is it up to Congress and the President to deal with dangerous demonstrations in our universities? Does the United States have the authority to regulate our energy production?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the quest for justice within our judicial system, various interpretations abound. From social justice to constitutional principles, we delve into the essence of fairness. Join us as we navigate through Trump cases, debates on parental accountability, and the dichotomy between courts of policy and courts of justice. Let's unravel the complexities and strive for true equity.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the intricate dance of society, patterns emerge, guiding our actions and shaping our world. From the clouds above to the decisions of Congress, every move has consequences. In this insightful exploration, the author delves into the political landscape, revealing the hidden connections between law and order, control, and influence. Discover the unseen forces at play, steering the course of our collective destiny...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As I reflect on history, I see moments when the U.S. teetered on the brink due to destructive policies. From the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments to overreaching economic regulations, these actions have often threatened our republic's foundation. Today, the push for the National Popular Vote and misuse of political power continue this troubling trend. Are we merely spectators as America changes?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As an American, we often treat the President like a king, expecting him to manage everything from disasters to the economy. Yet, we forget that only Congress holds the purse strings. By elevating a tyrant to this royal position, we risk more than we bargain for, possibly waking up as slaves to our own creation.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As humans, we all make mistakes, but do we learn from them? With new evidence on election malfeasance surfacing, it's time to choose. Will we let a few with agendas trample our rights? As politicians push their own ambitions, remember, repeating past errors without change is insanity. What will you do differently this time?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Impeachment becomes a farce, stripping its power to curb government malfeasance. As we witness the erosion of Fourth Amendment rights with bills like HB 7888 passing with bipartisan support, the question arises: Will Americans defend their rights before they're relegated to history's trash bin? The integrity of our constitutional processes hangs in the balance.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How the court decides this case may have a tremendous impact on all outstanding Jan. 6th cases. We’ve all heard the saying that the punishment should fit the crime. But what happens when someone, in order to get the punishment they want, accuses others of crimes they didn’t actually commit? That is the question before the Supreme Court in the case Fischer v. United States.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the Biden Administration prioritizes national security over the Constitution, I explore a controversial memo and HR 7888's renewal of Section 702 of FISA. Delving into the debate, I seek to align with what our Founding Fathers might believe, recalling Benjamin Franklin’s timeless warning about sacrificing liberty for safety.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today, April 19, 2024, marks the 249th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, pivotal events in American history. Surprisingly, this date lacks any commemoration. As we reflect on the courage of ordinary people who stood up for their rights, let's rekindle the spirit of freedom and consider what these battles mean for us today.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It’s easy to see that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) permeates our institutions, once again segregating and punishing people because of their race and other factors. We also see it in the crass assumptions that tools to help ensure the accuracy of our elections must be racist. There’s an old saying, “To a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is misused to spy on Americans, including political figures and protestors. As Congress debates renewing Section 702, concerns grow about continuing abuses of power and the erosion of civil liberties. Remember Benjamin Franklin’s warning about sacrificing liberty for security as we face another potential renewal of these invasive powers.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Depending on what news outlets you pay attention to, you’ll hear claims of government corruption. Of course, these outlets and the people who trust their reporting will disagree about who in government is corrupt and what policies are corrupt, but we all pretty much agree that there is corruption. Unless we recognize our own biases and those of those we get our news from, we will forever be...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Labels are lazy. They are an easy way to dismiss someone or something without actually having to investigate it. Label someone a terrorist, and you can throw due process out the window. Label someone a racist, and you can simply ignore them. Label someone a threat to democracy, and you can do just about anything to keep them out of office...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are three types of lies in the world. Lies, Darn Lies, and Statistics. We should keep that in mind as we read and hear about the latest jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These numbers are not nearly as good as D.C. would like you to believe. Then again, they aren’t nearly as bad as their political opponents would want you to believe either...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In "In Disinformation We Trust," I explore the erosion of trust in media and political narratives. With repeated inaccuracies from "trusted sources," I advocate for personal verification over blind faith. Highlighting controversies in military extremism and election security, I urge readers to question what is presented as truth and embrace validated disinformation over deceptive claims...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Pledge of Allegiance ends in the words, “With Liberty and Justice for all.” What happens when the laws and the legal system are not seeking justice? Then, we no longer have a “justice system”; what we have is “just a system.” Whether it's using the legal system or the bureaucracy to punish political opponents or finding ways to have undue influence on elections or courts to unbalance the scales of justice...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When the Founding Fathers established this union, they did not expect the citizens to be passive participants but active in its operation. Rather than expecting others to protect their rights, they wanted people to defend them for themselves. Our first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay, told us how we could do that...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the essence of Federalism, I delve into how states, as equals, collaborate for the common good. Emphasizing the Constitution, I argue for a balance between state sovereignty and federal power. This reflection on states' roles and our duty to understand constitutional rights highlights the path to restoring the vision the Framers had for a balanced federation.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When we think of organized crime, figures like Al Capone and fictional characters such as Vito Corleone often come to mind. Yet, if we consider the scale of influence and control, the federal government surpasses any known crime syndicate. Through a mix of bribes and threats, it exerts a formidable presence, challenging our notions of power and coercion.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the 2024 election looms, it becomes evident that battles, both legal and tactical, are shaping up. With a focus beyond the presidential race, any contest might spark a legal challenge, with courts ultimately deciding outcomes. The electoral battlespace is being prepared, tactics refined, and the importance of strategic advantage underscored, revealing the intensifying struggle for the future of our republic.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the intertwined nature of America's debt and greed, I delve into how our cultural obsession with money fuels economic policies, leading to growing national debt and societal issues. From public education to fiscal irresponsibility, I discuss the moral and financial consequences of our greed, urging a reevaluation of our priorities for a more sustainable future.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We explore the crucial debate between the quality and quantity of education, highlighting the significance of knowing the Constitution. Through examples of judicial nominees and initiatives by the Foundation for the Restoration of America, we uncover the essence of true learning. Christine Altenberger's dedication to promoting America's founding principles shines a light on the path to preserving our freedoms.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I delve into the essence of truth, referencing Jesus's teachings to explore how truth is foundational to freedom. I argue against the passive consumption of information, advocating for active truth-seeking as a means to protect our liberty. Through biblical insights, I encourage readers to value truth above comfort, emphasizing personal responsibility in discerning truth from misinformation.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We the People, have put every member of Congress into that position and, for the most part, refuse to hold them accountable for effectively bankrupting the United States. Alexis de Tocqueville was correct. The republic survived until Congress figured out how to bribe the public with its own money. Do you remember the line from the movie The Empire Strikes Back?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – “When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall.” We have built our lives on the bough of trust in the United States, on the ideas of freedom and justice for all. However, recent polling has shown that Americans are losing trust not just in our institutions but also in the basic ideas of freedom, justice, and the United States itself. What happens when that bough of trust breaks?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Things are pretty interesting in America right now. Courts are whipping Texas law SB4 back and forth like a tennis match. States and cities appear to have lost all sense of truth and justice. And while the American people prepare for another election, chaos still reigns over some previous ones. It seems like we’re living in some interesting times.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The most important comment I’ve heard so far is when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was worried that the First Amendment would be used to hamstring the government. It seems she missed the point of the Bill of Rights. Does the Constitution mean what it says, or can it be ignored in certain situations? The Biden Administration Censorship case, Murthy v. Missouri...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all had that jerk on social media. The one we have to block because of their language, or just because they’re being a jerk. But what if you’re a public official? Can you block one of your constituents from your social media page? In a couple of recent SCOTUS cases, people sued public officials for blocking them from their social media pages. Today, we’ll take a look at how SCOTUS decided this case...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I often wonder if the logic used today is sheer arrogance or just an excuse to say, 'It's not my fault!' Governments, using the pandemic as a pretext, infringe on our rights, citing 'once-in-a-lifetime' justifications. From election interference by tech giants to questionable financial decisions, it's clear that crises are opportunities for power grabs. It's not just a pandemic issue; it's about political...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Discovering truths behind seemingly outrageous claims is my latest journey. From Schumer's outcry on Russian interference to Canada's controversial bill, the quest for deeper understanding never ends. Delving into the environmental impact of electric vehicles versus gas-powered ones reveals unexpected truths. Each revelation prompts a "Are you kidding me?" moment, pushing me...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the theatricality of Congressional committee hearings, I delve into the recent House Judiciary Committee's scrutiny of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on the Biden document scandal. Beyond media narratives, political grandstanding on both sides is evident. Additionally, I tackle the complex debate surrounding the potential TikTok ban in the US, cutting through the rhetoric...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the fine print in agreements is crucial, yet often overlooked. This piece delves into the importance of reading contracts, especially regarding legislative documents and Joe Biden's proposed 2025 budget. Uncovering potential surprises within these texts, I highlight the necessity of being informed, while promising to share both good and bad news, with a focus on the latter's...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’m sure we’ve all wished upon a star at some point in our lives. However, this childish practice shouldn’t be how adults plan their futures. The problem with wishes isn’t so much that they may not come true as that we may keep on wishing long after they have failed. For example, those who promoted and implemented defunding the police, wishing and hoping that it would lead to a decrease in crime...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the intricate dance between gun control advocacy and the push for more restrictive laws, I delve into the political rhetoric that often vilifies gun ownership while seemingly encouraging crime. Through a critical lens, I examine the ATF's Demand 2 program, the controversial "Red Flag Laws," and the broader implications on Second Amendment rights, inviting readers to reflect...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We often hear 'Put your money where your mouth is,' urging commitment. I argue politicians use our money instead of theirs, revealing true priorities. This piece examines discrepancies between what's said and done, from spending bills to border actions, questioning if representatives truly align their actions with their professed values.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Diving into the frenzy of March, we explore the chaos of election season, Trump's ballot access, and the fervor of Super Tuesday. We also navigate the escalating border crisis, the standoff between Texas and federal authorities, and the shocking arrest of an American journalist in Dallas. This month, it seems, the madness extends far beyond college basketball courts.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Nero fiddled with Rome ablaze, some say Joe Biden similarly ignores the southern border crisis. Yet, unlike Nero, Biden's actions fuel the fire. With cities and states under threat, Texas boldly defies federal negligence, spearheading protection efforts. This struggle against federal overreach highlights a pivotal moment for citizen action in safeguarding our republic and its borders.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As we reflect on the shadows of segregation's past, a new form of division emerges: political segregation. This reality sees individuals marginalized for their political beliefs, challenging the very essence of democracy. Stories unfold of denied rights and silenced voices, urging us to question the principles we stand for. Will we allow this new segregation to define us, or will we stand united?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the recurring theft of democracy, highlighting the 2020 election controversies and ongoing efforts undermining voter rights. Joe Biden's executive actions and judicial overreaches are scrutinized, alongside the broader assault on individual liberties. I argue for personal responsibility in safeguarding our electoral integrity, emphasizing that complacency permits these breaches to continue.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I hear people frequently talking about the Constitution as if it’s some sort of superhero ⏤ like it will sweep in and save the day. But the Constitution is just ink on parchment, words on paper, and has no power to fix the ills of our country. As delegate to the Constitutional Convention, John Francis Mercer said: It is a great mistake to suppose that the paper we are to propose will govern the United States. It is the men whom it will bring...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you’ve got a pen and a phone, can you simply ignore the law and do what you think is right? Government officials have been doing that for years, rarely with any consequences. Do the ends justify the means? With so many people justifying their actions by claiming they’re for the public good, that question should be at the forefront of our minds...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the Supreme Court intervenes in the ongoing fallout from January 6th, questions loom over Donald Trump's disqualification and the broader implications for sentencing and federal actions. From the Colorado Supreme Court to the D.C. Appeals Court, each decision reshapes our understanding of justice and democracy. Yet, an FBI...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Now, having seen what social media has done to us, the American people seem to be looking to artificial intelligence to pick up the slack in their thinking. Don’t write that article or create that art; ask a computer to do it for you. I wonder, if social media helped us become more anti-social, will artificial intelligence help us to become more unintelligent? What do these two topics have in common?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the United States, the freedom of certain religions faces increasing threats, a disturbing trend often overlooked by many. As rights to self-defense also come under siege, I'm reminded of Martin Niemöller's poignant poem. This reflection urges us to stand for those whose rights are being attacked, lest we find our own liberties...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I delve into the troubling state of our government leadership. Self-absorbed officials prioritize power over constitutional duties, leading to questionable decisions and actions. From the IRS spying on Americans to financial manipulations for votes, it's clear: the lunatics are running the asylum. Einstein's words on insanity resonate...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As a teenager, I learned to navigate an airplane, embracing the joy and responsibility it entailed. Today, I see parallels in navigating life's challenges. Too many have relinquished their chart and compass, letting others dictate their path. I share a secret: I have a chart and compass for life, ready to guide us through responsibility and choice.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let's look at the resumes and the interviews for those new job candidates as closely as we would when hiring a new employee. Perhaps if we started treating our elections as job openings, we’d hire a better class of public servants. What if, rather than casting our ballots based on our team and hoping for the best, we actually looked at those asking for our votes as either current employees up for review or new employee interviews?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the misuse of science and the law, I delve into how these powerful tools are often twisted for personal agendas. I emphasize the importance of understanding the Constitution and taking personal responsibility to protect our rights. Join me in uncovering the truth behind scientific and legal corruption and learn to assert...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Tucker Carlson and Mike Benz raise concerns about government influence on social media to manipulate presidential elections. With claims of recorded proof, the situation seems dire. Yet, there's hope in citizen journalism exposing this corruption. Our persistence could reignite the flames of liberty, ensuring the survival of our republic...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In our silence, evil thrives. I urge us to confront societal ills, starting at home and extending to our communities. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer wisely stated, moral societies are judged by the world they leave for future generations. Let's shift our focus from what's left to us, to the legacy we're creating for our children. Join me in this crucial endeavor...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Ronald Reagan famously said, “Trust, but verify." Trust is a funny thing. Trust should be earned, but is often granted for the most ridiculous reasons. Because the person from the right political party gives a good speech or checks the right boxes in some perverse game of diversity bingo. Even worse is when we trust people not because we have a good reason but because someone tells us we must...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Lately, more and more people have been telling me that we are bound to follow unconstitutional acts. They claim the American people need to follow executive orders and Supreme Court decisions. But is that what the actual law says? One of our Founding Fathers not only said that unconstitutional acts were void but that suggesting otherwise was as crazy as saying...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What does it mean to be sovereign? We often think of sovereign as the leader of a country, like a monarch, but is that what the word means? According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary online, there are two senses of that word that applies here. One is that of supreme power; the other is independence. Sadly, many today, including those in government, have taken the idea of sovereign independence and turned it into sovereign power.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring life's priorities is crucial for personal growth and understanding. I delve into how these priorities shape decisions and actions, from political affiliations to balancing quality and quantity. Recognizing others' priorities fosters mutual respect and liberty, aiding in negotiations. This journey of self-reflection enhances self-awareness, revealing biases and improving social interactions...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the gap between law and its enforcement, we delve into cases like Robert Hur's handling of Joe Biden's documents, and the Supreme Court of Hawaii's constitutional interpretations. We question if our passive acceptance makes us complicit in these issues, echoing Edmund Burke's belief that evil triumphs when good people fail to act. It's a call to uphold justice.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In this age of abundant information, it's easy to overlook transformative events. I delve into a crucial Supreme Court case, the controversial topic of mask mandates, and uncover truths about COVID-19. These underreported issues, from election implications to public health policies, demand our attention. Join me in exploring these significant yet often missed developments shaping our world...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In "Return of the Jedi," the emperor chastises Luke for his lack of vision. I echo this sentiment about American society. Our complacency in decision-making and blind trust in experts have led us to a precarious edge. We're surrendering our freedoms, and our children's education is failing. It's time to confront our lack of foresight and reclaim our future.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Threats to our democracy are widely discussed, but what about our republic? With rising challenges at our southern border, including immigration, human trafficking, and drug cartels, we face a potential constitutional crisis and whispers of civil unrest. As Americans, it's time to question: Are we too passive against these growing threats? The fight to safeguard our republic's future begins...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sadly, Mao’s struggle sessions have arrived in the United States. But not where and by whom you may be thinking. Communists have been coming for America for decades. Today, it appears they have been far more successful than we had thought. If you haven’t watched the 1983 interview with Yuri Bezmenov, I highly suggest it. But Mr. Bezmenov talked about Soviet infiltration, today I’m talking about something else...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We have the House of Representatives passing another so-called “tax relief” bill that is mostly full of handouts. They claim spending more money on low income households will make their lives better, even though history has shown that the borrowing necessary means inflation will far outstrip the goodies being offered...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We have members of Congress who do not represent the American people, government actors who took an oath to support the Constitution actively subverting it, and a judicial system more interested in advancing political agendas than pursuing justice. All because the American people placed too much confidence in their public servants and failed to oversee their conduct...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Discover the hidden layers of political magic and misdirection. Uncover how magicians in Washington D.C. divert attention, with a focus on significant yet underreported events. From the mysterious placement of pipe bombs to the DOJ's controversial actions against journalists and the NSA's data purchases, we delve deep, challenging perceptions and revealing what lies beyond the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The reasoning behind the impeachment articles is the state of the southern border. The unwillingness of the Biden Administration to enforce existing laws has led not only to an explosion of people entering this country illegally but disasters, both legal and humanitarian, throughout the nation. While a few states have thrown some political punches, only one so far has said enough is enough...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In these trying times, I delve into the essence of duty, honor, and character, crucial traits for America's future. Joined by Dr. Steve LaTulippe and Brad Miller, we discuss the Texas-Dept. of Homeland Security standoff and the Declaration of Military Accountability, emphasizing the need for integrity in governance and upholding our constitutional republic.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the baffling cycle of American politics, where voters repeatedly elect dishonest leaders, hoping for change. I examine the persistence of past failures, from escalating national debt to flawed crime policies. Reflecting on our electoral choices, I draw on Einstein and Santayana's wisdom, questioning the logic and sanity behind these recurrent patterns. Why do we expect different results...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution, I delve into Congressional meetings and state legislative sessions. Reflecting on state sovereignty and the balance of power between federal and state governments, I ponder our civic responsibilities. How do we, as citizens, assist in upholding this sovereignty and work alongside legislatures to maintain the constitutional balance?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s world, being able to identify what is true is both harder than ever and more important. Thankfully, there are four simple rules that can help you identify misinformation for yourself. You don’t need an AI, a room full of experts, or even a crystal ball; just four simple rules will help you know what is true and make better decisions for your life. It’s either that you believe the “expert” who tells you that 2+2=5!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the stark contrast between media narratives and current political realities. Focusing on the upcoming election, I question the claims of impending fascism under Trump, comparing them to the present administration's disregard for the Constitution and individual rights. It's a critical examination of political rhetoric versus observable actions in today's America.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring our constitutional rights, I delve into the significance of the United States Constitution and its Preamble, highlighting our role in self-governance. Reflecting on the state's duty to defend our rights against federal overreach, I emphasize the importance of civic responsibility and our collective power as 'We, the People,' to uphold and protect the freedoms we cherish.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – These words to Congress from Harry S. Truman should send chills down your spine. “Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.” Look at the news, and what do you see?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let’s face it, do you want to put your life in the hands of a rule created by some bureaucrat who was hired to make political points rather than their ability to do the job? Just how many billions of dollars does the government spend on grants for scientific research even though the Constitution prohibits it? The fact is we all live with the consequences of our actions and those of others...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Things are getting really dangerous, just in time for a Presidential Election. There are Pro-Hamas demonstrations, not just across the country but in front of the White House. Political opponents, including the President, have been swatted, and the FBI running amuck. Evidence of more election fraud brings into question the state of our republic, and there are those who claim everything is fine, nothing to see here...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve had the war on poverty, the war on drugs, even a war on hate. Frequently, these wars that are supposed to save the American people actually wind up enslaving them. The latest “war” enslaving the American people is the so-called “Green” Energy War. While this vicious attack on the American people has been having its way for decades, there are signs that the people may be starting to push back...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution, I delve into the federalist structure and the dynamic between state and federal powers. This analysis highlights the critical role of states in balancing against federal expansion, underscoring the importance of state sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment in maintaining the delicate equilibrium of our republic.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Reflecting on the January 6th demonstration three years later, we find ourselves still embroiled in litigation and political biases. FBI investigations, media coverage discrepancies, and border lawlessness raise questions of intent versus incompetence. As the situation unfolds, it becomes clear: we haven't heard the last of January 6th, nor the challenges it presents to our society and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For example, remember those 3+ million jobs the Bureau of Labor Statistics told us were created in 2023? Well, it appears that about a quarter of those jobs never actually existed. Then there’s the data showing that, while still very rare, your chances of dying from the COVID “vaccine” is more than 50 times greater than the flu shot...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's world, we witness a bewildering spectacle. Our national debt skyrockets past $34 trillion, while our southern border remains porous. The recent disappearance of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin adds to the chaos, symbolizing a government that resembles a circus more than a serious entity. It's a scenario where common sense and sanity are alarmingly scarce.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the national electoral county map reveals a stark divide in political geography, despite a closely contested Congress. The Twelfth Amendment's implications and the House of Representatives' role in presidential elections are crucial. I reflect on socio-economic disparities, the justice system's biases, and the ideological split between urban centers and 'flyover country', underscoring...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The 2020 election continues to unveil startling revelations. Claims of insurrection and malfeasance persist, impacting our perception of liberty. George Washington's warning about safeguarding liberty resonates more than ever. As controversies from the Trump 14th Amendment cases to the January 6th protests unfold, we must decide: will we defend the sacred fire of liberty or witness its...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let’s not forget what Vladimir Lenin said, “Democracy is indispensable to Socialism.” That is why the United States was created as a republic, not a democracy. So why this push to transform the United States from a republic into a democracy? First, as Lenin said, there are those who wish to continue said transformation past democracy into socialism. The other reason is human nature. You see, democracies run...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I delve into the intricacies of impeachment, examining its effectiveness and political implications. From Richard Nixon to Joe Biden, I explore high-profile cases and interview Michael Gerhardt, a renowned law professor, to shed light on this complex process. Join me in uncovering whether impeachment is merely a political tool or a necessary constitutional mechanism.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today, I delve into the tangled web of deception, particularly focusing on climate crisis myths and Fourteenth Amendment rhetoric. I aim to unravel these complex issues, shedding light on truths obscured by years of misinformation. Join me as we embark on a journey to untangle ourselves from these pervasive webs of lies.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the tangled web of political deceit and broken promises plaguing our system. Discover the immigration crisis, the contradictions of sanctuary cities, and the pervasive lies we face. As we navigate through deceit and tyranny, I emphasize the power of truth in setting us free from this entangled mess. Join me in uncovering the realities of American politics.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What powers are reserved to the states? How do we not only exercise those rights, but make sure the public servants we hire do so as well? The answer to these questions could be the difference between being at liberty or subjects of an out of control federal government. We start by revisiting the decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Donald Trump from the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The American people have a choice. Sit back and watch while the insurrection and overthrow of the Constitution and the republic it created happens, or stand up and make our actions speak louder than the words we share. Stop voting for the donkeys and elephants that are trying to overthrow the legitimate government of our states and the United States. Stop complying with...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the misunderstood concept of Separation of Powers, focusing on state versus federal authority as James Madison outlines in Federalist Paper #45. We delve into constitutional misunderstandings, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of our government's structure to prevent abuses of power...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Political correctness was once the butt of jokes; today, it’s closer to the butt of a gun. What was once little more than college and university students throwing temper tantrums. Today, what we call PC, actually cultural Marxism, seems to be in full force, and not just in academia. Organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and NewsGuard have taken PC Censorship to the next level...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – People ask what can we do to save America? It’s the Constitution. Others ask how to protect their rights? It’s the Constitution. How do we stop Congress, the White House, and federal bureaucrats from violating our rights? It’s the Constitution. Are you noticing a pattern?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems today the best way for people to promote their agenda is not the have the best argument but the loudest. For example, people have been screaming about Hunter Biden failing to submit to a congressional subpoena. There’ve been calls for him to be charged with contempt of Congress, but...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You would think by now that the American people would have learned their lesson. However, the evidence shows that We the People, are still willing to suffer the evils coming out of D.C. That we continue to try the same thing over and over again, hoping for a different result. And we all know what Albert Einstein thought of that...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you seen the news, the claims that the Constitution itself is at stake if Donald Trump is elected President in 2024, and the United States will fall into a dystopian dictatorship, probably overnight? Beyond the hyperbole, falsehood, and rank partisanship of such statements is an even more fundamental problem: the Constitution is already at stake...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In this piece, I delve into the surprising truths and lies in politics, particularly focusing on the Second Amendment. I compare speeches from Mark Robinson and Joe Biden, analyze pivotal court cases, and explore how recognizing the truth can liberate us. Join me in uncovering the complex layers of political discourse and legal interpretations that shape our understanding.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With more and more evidence coming out of the FBI & DOJ meddling in election politics, social media censoring important information while boosting the profile of those in a certain political party, and the video evidence of ballot box stuffing, you may not only wonder about the future of the republic but whether or not voting is worth the time anymore...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I dive deep into recent incidents making headlines, scrutinizing the media and political reactions. I explore the complex landscape of moral ambiguity, challenging the black and white perception of issues like antisemitism, free speech, and political hypocrisy. What does it truly means to stand for freedom and moral righteousness in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Biden Administration is targeting Roman Catholics as potential terrorists while anti-semitic groups terrorize Jewish neighbors, institutions, and individuals. When the FBI was caught in their illegal targeting, not only did they fail to properly discipline those who committed the crimes, but our representatives in Congress, who have the power to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Take for example - Donald Trump’s lawyer saying that if he wins the 2024 election the cases against him would have to be put on hold. How the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines may turn one case completely upside down. Whatever legislation Congress passes is the supreme law of the land...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the contrasting narratives surrounding Donald Trump's potential 2024 Presidential election victory. Delving into the hyperbolic accusations of dictatorship, I compare them with the current administration's actions. This discussion encompasses the use of the Department of Justice, FBI raids, and the wielding of executive power, urging readers to reflect on the realities of political...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In "Placing Politics Above Children?", I explore a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts challenging the foster care system, focusing on a couple's faith impacting their foster care aspirations. I also discuss broader issues of child welfare, family dynamics, and societal responsibilities, reflecting on personal experiences and insights from Calista Barberi, a Foster Care Trainer/Recruiter in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the unexpected intersection of the Ukraine war and the Second Amendment, I unveil a profound truth vital for American citizens. In my latest piece, inspired by TJ Martinell and Tom Fowdy, I delve into how these narratives shape the future of the United States as a beacon of freedom, illuminating the enduring relevance of our constitutional rights.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – McCarthyism, once a term of derision, now highlights a forgotten history of communism's grip on society. As America seemingly races towards collectivism, memories of the Soviet Union, Mao's China, and Pol Pot's Cambodia fade. I ponder if the nation is doomed to repeat past atrocities, ignoring the warning signs of tyranny and the erosion of human rights under communism.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Exploring the evolving American Dream, I delve into recent polls showing dwindling belief in its attainability. I question the impact of current policies under the Biden Administration, highlighting concerns about the CDC, FDA, and legal actions in New York. This raises a critical question: Can we still save the American Dream, and in what form?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I recall Superman's original motto, advocating for "Truth, Justice, and the American Way." Yet, when did we shift from supporting these ideals to opposing them? Political forces now use the law to attack opponents, a stark contrast from past practices. Our economy, under siege for years, faces direct threats, including misguided policies on climate change. It's time for Americans to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems the American people forget that it’s not the United States money that is being mismanaged, but our own. The checks from the US Treasury represent our blood, sweat, and tears. When the government mismanages the money it takes from us, that’s bad enough. When they meddle in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the wake of the Rainbow Bridge explosion between Niagara Falls, NY, and Ontario, I delve into public skepticism towards government statements. The widespread disbelief in official accounts, much like "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," raises crucial questions about our trust in authorities and the importance of independent verification in an era of uncertainty and misinformation.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's information age, discerning truth from lies in media has never been more crucial. As we navigate through varied news sources, it's vital to remember the principle of 'caveat emptor' - buyer beware. I explore how freedom of speech allows for media discrepancies and emphasize the importance of fact-checking and building a list of trustworthy sources. Join me in this journey towards...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the crucial balance between individual freedom and government control in America. I delve into the government's increasing overreach, from healthcare to social media, and challenge the perceived power of the federal government. I advocate for local action and personal responsibility in defending our liberties against these growing controls, echoing the enduring wisdom of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today's heated debates, the significance of Freedom of Speech often gets overlooked. I observe calls to silence pro-Palestinian demonstrations and see them as evidence of anti-Semitism. Why push such evidence underground? It's crucial to recognize who is anti-Semitic, racist, or misogynistic. Let's understand why protecting freedom of expression for all is not just important, but necessary.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It’s hard to believe it’s been 22 years. Then again, it seems many Americans have forgotten that 19 terrorists tried to destroy what made America great. Our freedom and the advantages it gives us were attacked on Sept. 11th, 2001, by terrorists from overseas. Today, our freedoms are under attack by our fellow citizens. When we think about attacks on our liberty, we often think about...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when those who have claimed the authority to watch over public health focus less on the Hypocritic Oath and more on their political affiliations or personal ambitions? No matter how often I see it, I still shake my head at those who act like government regulations are as pure as the wind-driven show. They act as if, somehow, a bureaucrat who owes his job to a political...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Fool me once. Shame on you. Fool me twice. Shame on me. Fool me three times... It appears the American people have not learned from either the 2020 or 2022 elections. I still hear people claim there was no significant voter fraud during either election; evidence be damned. Add to that all the interference currently going in for the 2024 elections, and I have to wonder, is there any hope...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever noticed how many people who win those huge lotteries are bankrupt just a few years later? Why? Because, without a functional knowledge of how to manage that money, what I call fiscal literacy, they make compounding bad decisions until all the money is gone. What happens when the fiscal illiterate isn't wasting his own money but everyone else's? The main difference...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are a lot of people talking today about Artificial Intelligence, some of it science fiction and other science fact. While AI can be a powerful tool, it is just that, a tool. The question we should be asking is, how will we use that tool? Humanity has a long history of both using and abusing tools. The very same fire that can warm your home and cook your food can also be used to burn a...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I'm sure you're familiar with the saying, "The meek shall inherit the earth." You may recognize it from the Psalms or Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. But today, we are not talking about the meek but the woke. I am not entirely sure who came up with the term "woke," but according to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary Online, "woke" means: "Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when the people are no longer the ones elected by the representatives? Where does that leave the republic that the Framers of the Constitution left us? It leaves us somewhere between totalitarianism and a kleptocracy. To be blunt, I’m not sure which is worse.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Noah Webster said, “An independent judiciary is the firmest bulwark of freedom.” But what happens when that bulwark is used to destroy our freedom? When courts of law are used as courts of revenge? Can liberty survive in such a climate? According to the statistics website statista.com, in 2021, there were approximately 950,000 doctors in the U.S. and 1.3 million lawyers. Why? Because...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I've worked for many different managers over the years. The ones I disliked the most were the micro-managers - the managers who need to control every aspect of what you do. They need to know what you are working on every minute of the day, how much time you spend on each task, and, worst of all, they need to control how you perform each task. I've worked for micro-managers...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The process is the punishment. The idea is that you don’t need to win. You can punish someone by simply putting them through the pain and costs of defending themselves. Whether done by government actors or activists, there are plenty of people who have learned to use the system to punish their enemies. You cannot prevent others from being evil, but you can learn how to not be...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – F.D.R. famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” In America today, it seems we are so afraid of fear that we’ll throw our rights out the window. First, it was the climate hoax. A bunch of (usually) government-funded scientists said we’re all going to die, and we were willing to give up control of our energy independence in homage to the climate gods. Next, we knelt to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever noticed how often it is the well-educated that come up with the dumbest ideas? How often do we see ideas coming out of colleges and universities that just ignore reality yet keep on going? That’s not to say that colleges and universities don’t have their place. I want my doctor, engineer, and architect to have studied the realities they need to keep healthy and safe. And...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We often talk about freedom of speech and freedom of the press because they are important. But it’s not the speech or press that are truly important, but what they represent, the expression of thought. This explains why tyrants often try to squelch the expression of ideas they don’t like. To quote Benjamin Franklin, writing as Silence Dogood: “Without Freedom of Thought, there...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just when you thought it was safe to go about your life, the lies come back to destroy your liberty. I wonder, which shocks you more, the arrogance of these institutions, which fail to learn from their mistakes, or the refusal of the American people to wake up to their failures. COVID-19, wildfires, and safe drinking water are just a few examples of the lies we've been told and the consequences...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all seen that child, the one who whines and complains until they get their way. Most of us shake our heads in disgust, some at the child and others at the adults who refuse to act like parents. What does that say about some of our social and political discourse today? We watch as children like Greta Thunberg and David Hogg use emotion rather than reason to tell us how we...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How you define success is important. Most people think there is a common and fixed definition of success, but our Founding Fathers knew better. Liberty recognizes that we all have different goals and, therefore, different ideas of success. For example, one of my successes is owning a decent-sized farm near the middle of nowhere, while my cousin has succeeded in living in a good-sized...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Famously, after the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked what kind of government they had given us. His equally famous answer was, "A republic if you can keep it." We were able to keep it for about 230 years, but now it appears the republic is dead! The United States has become a Police State where dissent is criminalized, political opponents are charged with fake crimes...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’ve known it for decades. First, it was a new ice age. Then it was global warming. When neither of those panned out, we had climate change, and now the Secretary-General of the United Nations says, “The era of global boiling has arrived.” What if this is all one giant hoax? What if all the money spent on solar farms, windmills, a collecting cow farts is just a scam? It seems few...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A basic law of physics is that two physical bodies cannot simultaneously occupy the same space. But can two theories of politics be ascendant at the same time? There are those who believe in liberty and justice for all, while others believe it should be reserved for people who are special. Freedom of speech and censorship cannot coexist. Neither can justice and tyranny. Over the last few...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It’s time to build a wall… But not the wall you’re probably thinking about. In the biblical book of Nehemiah, the residents of Jerusalem were under threat. Judah had been conquered by the Babylonians, and not only was Jerusalem raided, but its wall was destroyed, leaving it open to attack. Nehemiah, who was serving the king in Babylon, heard about the state of the wall in Jerusalem...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With all the examples of freedom under attack, it’s nice to see a win every once and a while. I have talked briefly about the injunction against members of the Biden administration trying to censor information through social media. Recently, I’ve had the chance to delve deeper into the injunction, and what I found was pretty good. That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of examples...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Back in school, we learned about taxation without representation. If it was good enough for the colonies to declare independence, shouldn’t it be good enough for us to change those we hire to represent us? The problem with taxation without representation is we pay the bills but have no say in the laws that create them. This is why Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution vests all...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you ever wake up thinking the whole world has gone mad? I know things change over time, but really, how can you take a look at what’s going on and not think a significant portion of the population has gone crazy? You have supposedly intelligent people who can’t (or won’t) tell you what a woman is. You have parents fighting with teachers and school administrators about...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just when you think things can’t get any worse is usually when they do. Maybe it’s because, when things are bad, we are looking so hard for any solution we don’t stop to think if it’s actually better or not. It seems the need to do something often leads to doing the wrong thing. Either that or we figure we’ll just keep doing the same thing over and over again, hoping against hope that...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are plenty of sayings that express a similar idea: Back to square one, Back to the drawing board, Back to basics, & Coming full circle. They all involve going back to the beginning of something, usually to find a solution or at least something better than your current one. When you’re dealing with a problem, going back to where you started, then examining the decisions you made...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In 1960, the term “The Man” was a moniker for the anonymous person in some nebulous bureaucracy trying to control your life. For the rebels of those days, standing up to “The Man” was a badge of honor. Today, not only does it seem that standing up is the exception to the rule, but those who called for that stand are now the man and more than willing to crush those who...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When we pledge allegiance to the flag, we end with the line, “With liberty and justice for all.” But do we have liberty and justice for all? I’m not talking about singular examples of injustices but at a systemic and societal level. When dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice, do we have equal protection of the law? When someone goes to court, is justice blind, or is she peaking to decide...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What bothers you more, the amount of censorship or the lack of any meaningful response to it? For me, it’s the lack of response. I expect people who are drawn to power to do anything to protect it but to have the American people so comfortable with it that they just accept it really disturbs me. How many wars have we fought, and how many have bled a died to protect our rights to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I read an interesting article in the Epoch Times. It was an analysis of how the federal government keeps growing, which got me thinking, not just about how the government keeps growing but why and what we can do to stop it. This whole thing reminds me of a Schoolhouse Rock song about the ever-growing debt. But it’s not just the debt, but the spending, the regulations...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you heard the saying, “Be kind to your children; they will choose your nursing home”? It’s one of many idioms designed to show that the generation we are raising will one day take over from us, which means that training the next generation is one of the most important jobs someone can have. So who has been raising the latest generations? A little observation leads me to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For decades I’ve watched as our so-called judicial system has trampled the rights of the American citizen. However, there have been rays of hope for the last couple of years. Last year at the Supreme Court, it was the Dobbs and Boston flag decisions. This year we have the Harvard, 303 Creative, and USPS decisions. Let’s not forget the federal judge told Biden to stop illegally forgiving...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most of us are aware of the Hans Christian Anderson story entitled "The Emperor's New Clothes." In that story, the emperor is conned into paying an exorbitant sum for clothes that do not exist. Even the people go along with the con, that is, until a child points to the emperor and declares, "He's naked!" What most people in America do not know is just how naked the power of the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – First, the was the January 6th Committee, then the Government Weaponization Committee. Now there are calls for a new “Church Committee.” All of these with the alleged goal of government oversight to clean up Washington, D.C. This has been done before. In 1975, Senator Frank Church had public hearings of the Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about the latest round of whistle-blowers to testify before Congress. The latest testimony reminds me of Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different outcome. How many whistle-blowers have testified before Congress to nothing more than political grandstanding? How many have blown the whistle...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve spent years investing our trust in one newspaper or another, one news program or another. Now that we’re fully in the information age, we are able to easily access other sources of information. As these “alternate” sources are providing not just a different view of what’s going on, but evidence that...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sadly, the American people have been avoiding the painful truths for decades, and now we are dealing with the more painful infections we failed to deal with, or dealt with incorrectly in the past. Let’s take some time today and deal with a few painful truths. You may find it unpleasant, but just as the pain that drives us...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Who is in control? That is a question we should all be asking ourselves. Because the answer to that question directly impacts who you are. Do you control your life? If so, then you live at liberty. If not, then you are dependent on others. The question of control is also a question of freedom. Are you free to live your life as you see fit, or are you enslaved to a system that tells you how to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I am frequently amazed when people who do not trust big corporations place all their trust in the federal government. Some think a federal agency, unlike a private corporation, would not bow to money or political pressure. Others act like simply bestowing someone with a government job and a government paycheck means they will “look out for the little guy” rather than...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With all of the mistrust in federal institutions, not to mention the accusations against Supreme Court Justices, some people claim SCOTUS is corrupt and, therefore, untrustworthy. Some people want to get rid of certain Justices, while others want to “pack” the court. Is the court corrupt or pure as the wind-driven show? What about the Justices? Are they “clean” or “dirty”...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Now look at all of the attempts to sexualize children. Do you really think these do not arise out of the sexual fantasies of the adults involved? From drag queen story hours to the myth of gender-affirming care, our sex-obsessed society has apparently turned much of its attention to our children...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I hear a lot of people talking about elections. Some claim their vote doesn’t matter, that the elections are rigged. Others claim it is the only way to save the republic. Which one is true? In some ways, both are true. In others, neither. There have always been people trying to rig elections. In fact, in 1944, such attempts to rig a county election actually led to gunfire in the streets of a...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution states that “The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.” We’re all probably familiar with how the courts work today, but how many of you have considered what this judicial power actually is? Patriots of talk about the deep...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What is truth? That's basically the same question as what is misinformation. I remember a time when truth and lies were determined by facts. If you could provide facts that prove what you were saying is true, then most people would believe you. Today, however, when the truth contradicts the narrative, it gets labeled misinformation so people can ignore it. But if the truth is...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States of America was designed with a bottom-up power structure. The Constitutions of most of our states say that all power is inherent in the people and that they delegate some of their power to the states. The Constitution of the United States not only created what we now call the federal government, but the Tenth Amendment confirms that the powers delegated...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While most people are familiar with the Bond movies, the franchise started 70 years ago when Ian Fleming wrote the book Casino Royale and introduced the world to 007. As a young man, I was very interested in these types of spy thriller books and movies. Some of my favorite series are James Bond, Jack Ryan, and Jason Bourne. This was brought to mind after reading an article...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You'd be wrong if you thought the silly season around recent Supreme Court decisions was over. The fact that people disagree with the court's opinions should surprise no one. However, in today's narcissistic and childish political environment, simply disagreeing and criticizing is not enough. And if you think providing facts and data will calm the masses, I have a bridge to sell...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Each year, the Supreme Court term ends with the month of June. That is when the court usually releases its most important and controversial opinions. It’s also when the court releases the largest number of opinions in the shortest amount of time. You can’t have this vast number of Supreme Court opinions released without dozens of “experts” and pundits often spouting crazy ideas...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Happy Independence Day! While the entire world has a Fourth of July, only in America is this Independence Day. While most Americas will celebrate our independence today, I think very few will consider how dependent they have become. Consider this line from the Declaration of Independence: "[A]ccordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you ever look around and wonder why things are the way they are? Is it just random chance, or is there a design behind the chaos in our world? I think the answer is yes. There is a design that the turmoil we are experiencing is being engineered to deliver us to someone else's desired outcome. To discuss this topic, I have Dr. Marlene McMillian joining me to discuss her article...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How can you tell when a politician is lying? The answer, generally, is, "Their lips are moving!" I have used this joke as an example, not of the corruption of the political class but of the American citizen who continues to hire liars, cheats, and thieves to represent them. But what happens when we become so conditioned to lies that we not only accept them but reject the truth? In her book...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are two main senses for the definition of the word “Institutionalized” in this context: “established as a common and accepted part of a system or culture” and “created and controlled by an established organization.” Government institutions were created as a part of our culture to do what we agreed was best done collectively. These institutions that are supposed...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Words matter. That is why I keep referring back to dictionaries and other documents to show what the words I’m using mean. It’s also why I refuse to submit to the false language that has become so much a part of Western society. Then I came across an article by Dr. Marlene McMillan, who put a name to what I’ve been seeing, “Social Engineering.” The manipulation...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Caveat emptor or buyer beware. These words are just as true for the news and media we consume as any product you may buy. This makes me wonder why so many Americans seem willing to listen to just about anyone who calls themselves an expert without checking their facts. I may be dating myself, but I remember family members reading through Consumer...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When he was running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, John Edwards repeatedly stated that there were two Americas, one for the rich and another for the poor. While there may be a kernel of truth to that statement, at its core, it was another hyperbolic class warfare trope designed to curry favor and votes. Today, it is quite obvious...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever disagreed with someone and questioned what was between their ears? I see it all the time, especially in the questions and comments I get from the radio show and my articles. I don’t mean people I simply disagree with, but where it seems basic logic and reason do not enter their consideration. Recently, someone pointed me to an excerpt of a letter from Friedrich...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I can't say how many times I've heard people call for diversity. It sounds great, all different types of people living together peacefully. However, when I see what people call diversity, I'm reminded of a line from the original Star Trek. "Yeah, but I gotta be the unity." In other words, diversity is often a synonym for uniformity, which reminds me of a story. When I was a child...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do any of you remember the phrase “Stranger Danger!”? I’m a little old to have learned the rhyme in school, but I remember being taught by my parents things like don’t take candy from a stranger, don’t get in a car with a stranger, and always telling my parents where I was going to be. Of course, there were a few exceptions. I was told I could trust a police officer, and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – So what makes people believe they have the moral justification to impose their will on others? Usually, it’s the certainty that they are right combined with the arrogance that they are smarter or more righteous than others. Sprinkle in access to a little bit of power, and wha la, you have tyranny...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Take for example, the Protecting the Right to Organize, or PRO Act. As its title suggests, it claims to protect the right of employees to organize. However, a quick look at the text of the bill again proves the adage, if you want to know what a bill will do, assume it is the opposite of its title...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – They say, “Sunlight is the best disinfectant.” Recent news confirms that Washington, D.C., needs to be scrubbed down with bleach. From the Biden bribery scandal, the abuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to spy on American citizens, and the FBI’s coverups, it’s beginning to sound like a line from the Wizard of Oz. “Bribery and spying and coverups, Oh My!” Now...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Take a look around, and you'll see tyrannical policies coming out of the U.N. Washington, D.C., many of our state houses, and, yes, corporate America. I talk to many people, and most fall into one of two categories, those who have given up and those who are frustratedly seeking someone to save them. In my mind, neither of those groups is living free. What does it take...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sometimes, we can’t see the forest for the trees. We focus so much on one thing we miss everything else around it. For example, we focus so much on everything that’s wrong with America, and we sometimes forget that millions of people every year don’t run from here; they come here. I’m old enough to remember the Cold War. I remember people risking being shot...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the Preamble to the United States Constitution, we read that one of the reasons we have this vaunted document is to “establish justice.” What does this lofty word that not only graces one of our founding documents, the name of a federal agency, and a statue found in front of probably every courtroom mean? The virtue which consists in giving to everyone...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What is wrong with America today? Based on the comments I receive, there is a long list of things people believe is wrong with us. Easily the two most common questions I’m asked are, “What can we do to fix it?” and “Do you think this will fix it?” Sometimes I don’t know which is worse, the disease or the cure some people recommend. I do believe if we take the time...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Samuel Adams said, “If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel nor your arms.” That is a statement I believe we need to heed well in the 21st century. We have to decide which is more important to us, our liberty or our tranquility. Because the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When I was a young man just getting started in business, I was given a good piece of advice. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” The people I encountered would be less concerned with my knowledge and credentials until they saw how I lived my life, including caring about them. This simple phrase has not only been...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Chutzpah means “unbelievable gall; insolence; or audacity.” If there’s a better word to describe so much of what is going on today, I’m having a hard time thinking of it. As so many of us suffer the onslaught of “Pride Month,” I’m reminded of a comment someone left me when I wrote about Memorial Day. To paraphrase, isn’t it a shame that the nation that will...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There’s an old adage in politics: "What you tax, you get less of. What you subsidize, you get more of." This is also true in a more generalized sense. For example, when a politician crushes the rights of the people they are supposed to serve, when the cities they run become dystopian cesspools, only to be given a sweet deal to teach others how to do it, you can’t...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you heard the idiom, “The fox guarding the hen house”? The idea of allowing the person committing the crime to protect you from it. That pretty much describes most governments in America today. Sure, we have three branches of government, and they are supposed to jealously guard their powers, thus providing the checks and balances needed...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’ve said before that probably the most important question to ask is why? Which is why it’s also one of the hardest questions to answer. So when I see some of what’s been on the news lately, the first question I ask myself is, “Why?” Take, for example, the recent acts by Anheuser-Busch, Target, and the LA Dodgers. Why would corporations be willing to lose millions...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America is a very litigious society. This is born out by looking at the numbers. According to the American Bar Association, there are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the United States, while the Association of American Medical Colleges states approximately 940,000 total active physicians. While that number may not be shocking, you may be surprised...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – George Washington’s warning is once again being proven true. From the debt ceiling agreement to the impeachment of Ken Paxton, we can see our thirst for political revenge is as insatiable as ever. What does that mean for America’s future? As I frequently say, when it comes to political parties…
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Give them an inch, and they’ll take a mile." If there is one idiom to describe our Founding Father’s understanding of the need for a limited government, that has to be it. Over my lifetime, I’ve watched as government actors, at all levels, have taken mile after mile of our rights and liberties. Most of these illegal powers are vested not in elected...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the Preamble of the Constitution, we find the reason for that document and the purposes behind its drafting. One of those reasons was to “Establish Justice.” Not Social Justice or Economic Justice, but just plain justice, which, according to Noah Webster and his 1828 dictionary, is “The virtue which consists in giving to everyone what is his...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Once a year, America sets aside a day to preserve the memory of those who have given their last measure of devotion to this country. This day of memory is relegated by many to a simple holiday, a day off work, and a chance for a cookout. For others, it is a time for parades and decorating cemeteries. Regardless of how you treat this day, it is a day...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Noah Webster defined a “republic” in his dictionary as: “A commonwealth; a state in which the exercise of the sovereign power is lodged in representatives elected by the people. In modern usage, it differs from a democracy or democratic state, in which the people exercise the powers of sovereignty in person.” In order for a nation to be a republic...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why are the progressives so obsessed with separating children from their parents? Hillary Clinton thinks you can’t raise your children and that “It takes a village to raise a child.” Personally, I like the retort I heard from Thomas Sowell. “It takes a village idiot to believe that!” Why do those who promote the public education system work...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How many of you remember Superman’s motto? I grew up with that call, that ideal, that not only this fictional superhero but every American should fight for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Yet today, it seems so many people aren’t fighting for these ideals but against them. Even DC Comics dropped the phrase “The American Way” for...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As I travel the country speaking to people about the Constitution, one question I’m frequently asked is, "Would I run for Congress?" I have a couple of reasons why I don’t. One is I don’t lie, and we all know that lying is a required skill for members of Congress. The other is a little more nuanced. Since I would uphold my oath to support the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are plenty of disagreements about what policy is best, but does anyone bother to see if those policies actually work? Want a scarier thought? What if these policies actually ARE working? Albert Einstein said that doing the same thing over and over against expecting a different outcome is the definition of insanity. But what if those...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the release of the Durham Report, we have yet another example of the corruption that seems to be so evident in Washington, D.C. We should ask ourselves, is government corrupt by nature, or is it something else? While I’m sure, many of you may answer that question with a hearty “YES!” I think a closer look will show...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Years ago, I taught Sunday School, and for several of those years, I was teaching high-school-level teenagers. Every year I pointed out to my students that the most difficult question I would ask all year was, “Why?” What makes that the most difficult question for a group of Sunday School students? Because many of them...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I’m beginning to think all government programs should come with a warning label, just like the ones on cigarettes. You may think I’m being hyperbolic, but look at how many programs that were created to help us are now used to harm We the People. As Ronald Reagan said, “[A] government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Does anyone else remember the Dire Straits song “Money for Nothing”? I think of that song just about every time I hear some people talk about the national debt and the debt ceiling and claim that we just need to raise the ceiling without worrying about spending. There are plenty of people who want to ignore the impact of our...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I was listening to a comedian the other day. She was talking to a group of millennials and pointed out that she could take out the entire generation with a jar of peanuts. After I stopped laughing, I started thinking, that doesn’t seem to be as outrageous as you might think. Thinking back, very few children seemed to have peanut allergies...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – My maternal grandfather was from Italy. In fact, his younger brother was born on the boat as they came to America. He was convinced, to his dying day, that the Mafia was not Italian. Similarly, there are those today who cannot fathom the idea that many of our governments today act more like an organized crime family than the representatives...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. I’m old enough to remember the Soviet Union and the Marxist nations it held under its sway. I remember the wall separating East and West Germany, the secret police of the various Eastern Bloc nations, and the violent suppression...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As a fan of the Science Fiction genre for decades, I’ve read several books and seen several movies where the protagonist ends up in a parallel universe or another timeline where things look the same but are completely different. That’s exactly how I feel when I look at America today, the buildings look the same, but...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the media, politicians, and celebrities seem to always point our focus toward what is going wrong, there are examples of things going right. From people standing up for the truth and the preservation of their rights, to the occasional elected employee getting to the root of an issue rather than just making...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are plenty of people out there who think America’s best days are behind her. Some believe we will fall to second or even third-world status, while others think we will effectively be taken over by another country or the United Nations. I try not to focus on the doom and gloom, I much prefer focusing on what...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most of us have had a parent ask us, “If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you follow them?” There are studies showing the power of peer pressure, and I’m sure all of us know of someone who “Fell in with a bad crowd.” Does this tendency to be swayed by bad ideas only exist in childhood, or is it something...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Public schools had an honorable start in the republic. First, people taught their children at home. Then communities would get together, build a schoolhouse and hire a teacher. Then it was agreed that it was a public responsibility to ensure every child had a basic education, the chance to learn to read, write, do...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There have been a lot of really big news items we’ve talked about here at The Constitution Study lately, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other things we should be aware of. So this time, I want to take a whirlwind tour across the country and discuss those stories that haven’t gotten...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are plenty of examples of those in government rewriting the rules and only a few of those trying to stop them. They have become so common some people have started calling these attempts war. War on freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and even the Constitution itself. In this battle, for who creates the rules and who follows them, which side...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While many people say, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” I contend that what you know that just ain’t so is what really bites you in the butt. I know there are English majors across the county yelling at me right now, but let’s put aside the bad grammar for a moment and consider if the sentiment is...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Terrorism isn’t merely acts of destruction, but the use of terror, intense and overwhelming fear, as a means of coercion. Take a look around, and you’ll get a sense of just how often fear is used to coerce people into behaving a certain way and then thinking a certain way. If intense fear is being used to coerce...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Did you have a bully in school? I had a couple of low-level ones. Nothing too serious, but when I grew up, I realized that all bullies seem to follow the same playbook. They pick out someone they think they can intimidate, isolate them, and metaphorically work them over as long as...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There was a time when doctors were looked up to like gods, but something rotten is now festering in our medical system. The story of Grace Schara is a heartbreaking example of medical malpractice and wrongful death. Her family is fighting for justice and to prevent this from happening...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you noticed that people are referring to the United States as a democracy more often? But the problem is more complex than a simple misunderstanding. Our republic is in danger of crumbling, as both democracy and aristocracy gain power. As George Washington warned, this leads to a despotism...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are many variations on this truth, but it is still true. Act in haste, repent at leisure. It’s true when you’re building something, when you’re cooking, and especially when you’re making public policy. There are plenty of examples of people’s haste in making public policy turn out to be a waste of time, money, and liberty. We’ve seen it in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How often does a government program actually help you compared to how often it simply infringes on your rights? It’s not just presidential executive orders or even Congress, but the courts and states are just as likely to “help” you by taking away your liberty. While government actors still put on the facade that they do all this to help you, it should be quite apparent to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Yesterday I warned you that the Fascists are coming. I also told you that there was so much evidence of that fact that it would take two days to cover it all. I know people get nervous when people start talking about fascism. Too often, they think we’re talking about Nazis, but we're not. According to the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just as there were several people warning that the British were marching on Lexington, there are several people now sounding the alarm that the Fascists are coming. In 1775, a small group of everyday people came out to oppose the tyranny. Are there still such men and women in America...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Societal leaders are working to enslave Americans in the name of rights and freedom. Ronald Reagan said, "You have to learn to say no" to balance the budget. The same applies to the overgrown children in politics, media, and society. Say no to those who want to rule your life, especially when...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If our current disagreements were to devolve into war, would people stand up to defend their state against federal aggression? Were Americans in the 18th century more interested in liberty than in the 21st? Should the federal government try to enforce an illegal law against the states, would the end be more like...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – My wife and I watched The Wizard of Oz again this weekend, and I was reminded of fears coming in threes. Lions and Tigers and Bears is one example, but today we have Manipulation, Misinformation, and Intimidation as three things to fear. While the former may...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Take a look around. We have adults, many of them in positions of power and influence, who act like money appears out of nowhere, that something is true just because they say so, and that the proper response to not getting their way is a full-blown temper tantrum. America has more and more leaders and influencers...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How often have you heard someone point to the acts of some politician and call it hypocritical? I contend that their words and actions are not hypocritical but show what their true agenda is. To paraphrase the book of James, “They show their faith by their works.” If I am correct, what is the agenda that...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Words written by Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym Silence Dogood, were once the cornerstone of freedom in America. How can you have liberty? How can you be free, if you are not allowed to speak up about what you see or what motivates you? How can someone be wise if...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "When men choose not to believe in God, they do not thereafter believe in nothing; they then become capable of believing in anything" seems to be true today. The abandonment of God in America has resulted in outrageous lies being accepted as truth. Those promoting these lies have failed...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The world is experiencing a lot of craziness lately, with events like the Nashville shooting and the Trump indictment leading to an increase in extreme voices from both sides. Additionally, there is a bill in Congress that aims to censor people further under the guise of getting rid of foreign...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Good times make weak men, Weak men make bad times, Bad times make strong men, Strong men make good times." How did we get to bad times in America? Weak men hired unworthy representatives & didn't hold them accountable. It's time for good men to stand up!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You might say that the United States of America has irreconcilable differences. We should go back to the most powerful feature of the nation our Framers created, the power of federalism, that of the states taking care of domestic affairs while the federal government focuses on international issues...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The FDA ignores the laws, science, and even their own policies to rush a drug to market for something that is not a deadly disease. Then we find out that the recorded instances of harm are being downplayed while the FDA pushes more and more age groups to take the drug. No, I’m not talking about the fake COVID-19 vaccines...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As more information comes to light, I want to discuss what I’ve learned so far, what I think it means, and what constitutionally minded Americas should take away from this incident. This will also be a good time to look at some of the political hay that is being made from this tragedy...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With another mass murder, it is as expected as it is disgusting that there are those who will take the opportunity to use tragedy to promote an agenda. I’m sure some truly believe their actions will save lives. Sadly, it appears their analysis of the situation is as flawed as their desire to punish the innocent...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With recent reports of the “public school” indoctrination of our children, the intentional separation of the children from their parents, and the government attacks on parents who object, it’s hard to not refer to the current education system as an indoctrination system...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are plenty of lies floating around America today, and I believe it’s time to start exposing some of them. Just look at how many lies are being used to attempt to rule our lives. We’re told that judges rule the world, and that government can borrow and spend money without consequence...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Constitutional Amendments, lawsuits, telling our hired representatives. what we expect them to do, even the militias, are just a few of the tools we have at hand. The question is, will the American people pick up those tools and use them, or simply sit back and watch as the Republic devolves into the Empire?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The most ridiculous reason to trust someone is because they work for a government. Yet look at how many things people trust government actors to do for them. Is it any wonder trust in our institutions has fallen to an all-time low?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Others may throw in the towel, but will you stand? Just like at Lexington Green, when you see the oppressors coming over the hill, when they order you to simply lay down your weapons and disperse, will you comply? Or will you listen to the words of Captain John Parker, on that day in 1775...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some people treat government, especially the federal government, as an unmitigated good. Want to protect people from bad products, create a government agency. Want to avoid another bank collapse, let government regulate it. The one thing governments are very good at is screwing things up...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Thanks to the general ignorance of the supreme law of the land in Washington, D.C., it seems everyone, from the politicians, bureaucrats, and justices, is attempting to take over this country by coercion. They simply claim power, then threaten anyone who disagrees with them...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Look at how many people are waiting for the federal government to do something for them. I have examples from East Palestine, Ohio, to depositors at SVB, from student loan holders to social security recipients, not to mention all of those who locked down, masked up, and shot up, waiting for the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Did you know that fewer than 10% of Americans have actually read the Constitution, the supreme law of the land? It's like playing Monopoly without reading the rules - not very smart. Ignorance of the law may not be an excuse, but it's rampant across the country...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are you among the many who place too much faith in government actors? It's important to remember that government is full of people who are not perfect. Will we ever learn Ronald Reagan's warning about the nine most terrifying words? "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The saying "A lie told often enough becomes the truth" is more relevant today than ever before. It's time to question the articles of belief we hold and recognize the lies being spread around us. Will liberty and justice in America die for a lie?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Did you know that my new home state, Tennessee, is one of the few states to have legislation that allows them to review the actions of the federal government and nullify them if they are found to be unconstitutional?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you’ve spent any time dealing with the question of constitutionality, you’ve heard of judicial review and the false claim that the Supreme Court, in the case Marbury v. Madison, assumed for itself the power of “judicial review” and to overturn legislation. Since the proper answer to “disinformation” is better information...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I remember the original Superman motto; Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Our governments and many institutions are trying to take away our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and replace it with censorship, irrationality, and collectivism. It feels like I’m living in Bizarro World...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America once had a national moral compass that guided her to become the greatest nation the world has ever seen. But today, our moral compass has been demagnetized. What are the consequences of this moral inversion?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I've studied the Constitution for years and the Bible for decades. One of the most important skills I've learned is how to spot gossip being used as evidence. Take some time to listen, then check the Constitution to see if what we're being told is true...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Worse than the general ignorance of the supreme law of the land are the numerous myths and lies about the Constitution that many Americans follow, like lemmings. We have constitutionally blind people following constitutionally blind politicians, bureaucrats, and judges...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A recent report about a Washington State teacher may explain the reasoning behind a North Carolina law that purports to create a Parents' Bill of Rights. But I’m reminded of something a wise man once told me. Before you move a marker, find out why it was there in the first place...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There was a time in America when a man’s home was his castle, and he was expected to defend it. All of that changed as we turned our lives over to government. We don’t expect to have to protect ourselves; that’s what we have police for. We don’t need to make sure what we buy is safe and effective; that’s what we have regulator agencies...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Critical thinking seems to be a skill many Americans have lost. I believe G.K. Chesterton once described our situation perfectly: “When men choose not to believe in God, they do not thereafter believe in nothing; they then become capable of believing in anything.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When everything becomes groups and stereotypes, individuality gets crushed. And as those labels and stereotypes become doctrine, the liberty to live your life as you see fit gets crushed as well. Today, we’ll look at some of these collectives and the impact collectivism has on American society...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How long before our good intentions destroy not only the Republic but We the People? By depending on intentions rather than results, we find ourselves in the tyranny of good intentions. We need to limit the production of carbon dioxide, not because it has been proven dangerous, but because it...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There certainly are plenty of conspiracy theories out there. Lately, though, it seems the difference between a conspiracy theory and one that is true is about six months. With all of the noise and contradictions, how can you tell what is real and what is a conspiracy?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – These self-entitled bureaucrats believe that we are there to serve them. It’s not just the federal workforce, but we see more and more employees acting like their employers are there to serve them. We also see “regulators” and political office holders strutting around like lords and ladies ruling over the deplorables...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As we stare into the abyss of a new recession that some say will grow into a depression, the collapse of the scientific method, and the intentional debasement of our culture, especially our children, could America and the world be entering a New Dark Age?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The fundamental misunderstanding of the Constitution and the rule of law in the United States that is being exhibited by the administration, states, and, yes, the media. The latest attempt by a president to trade American sovereignty and the people’s rights for their own aggrandizement...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Look at Congress and the Presidency and ask yourself if these are truly the best 537 Americans we can find to exercise our powers in our name? Would we be better off having the states choose their members of Congress randomly from their citizens? Are those who want to be masters of you...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans today are being held up, not by a thief on the street, but by our cities, town, and counties, along with our state and federal governments. They may use different methods and invoke different laws, but what they are doing is still theft. And since these governments have armed...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How can you tell when a politician is lying? The answer I generally get is, “Their lips are moving!” While that might be quite a statement about the character of politicians, what does it say about the American people that we knowingly hire people who are lying to us to exercise our powers in our name?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – From news stories about a court case that may claim to give government the power to police “disinformation”, to illegal federal agencies that are supposed to protect us are now trying to kill us. The tyrants aren’t just in Washington, D.C.; even the states and cities are in on the action...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians use the donkeys vs. elephants to distract us; special interests will often point us in the wrong direction. And, of course, corporate media are masters at misdirection. Just like in a magic show, once you are aware of the “trick,” you can spot the distractions. With a little bit of practice and...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Look at what the progressive leftists are focusing on and ask yourself one question. What is their goal? Is their goal to transform the world to make it better? Do the seeds they sow spread freedom and liberty? Or is their goal to destroy the country that has been the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most people seem to focus on the freedom of speech aspect of censorship, but that is only a small part of this particular evil. Censorship is not just about silencing your opponent; it’s about controlling them. It’s about manipulating people, gaslighting them into agreeing with you by preventing them from...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let's look at the more recent acts and not just expose them, but show the American people and the states what they can do about it. The question we should be asking is, will the empire that the United States has become crush us, or will the Republic find a way to deal with the tyrants?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The American people and the world were once again subjected to the Kabuki theatre known as the “State of the Union Address.” Today, I want to give some thoughts on the political speech we call the State of the Union address, but also to the actual State of our Union. And just as the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – After a quick trip down memory lane, we get a better idea of how the American people have fallen to a state where they will believe anything, follow any directive from government, and continue to listen to the media. In 1984 we were worried about the Soviet Union and Communism. Today, we have so...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You may be thinking of the saga of the Chinese Spy Balloon, but that is only the latest in a long line of “trial balloons” that have been testing us. The New Ice Age, which became Global Warming, which we now call Climate Change, have all been trial balloons to see how far governments could push the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It breaks my heart to see so many Americans simply follow these illegal orders to metaphorically walk ourselves into the gulag these tyrannical actors have created for us. Sure, we may win a battle from time to time, but for the most part, the American people are not even participating in the war for our liberty...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The siren song of power and influence has not only attracted some of the less savory members of our society, but corrupted good men and women who tried to make a difference. Washington, D.C., is effectively another world, where the rules of honor, decorum, and servitude seem to be crushed by...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today, we are watching duels between the Republicans and Democrats over the debt ceiling, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, abortion, the COVID emergency, and just everything else under the sun. It seems, rather than killing each other with guns, the parties are trying to destroy each other with policies...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – So what is the proper size and scope of the various governments within the United States? What are the consequences of allowing governments to expand beyond their designed limits? And just what can We the People, do to return these governments to their proper role?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As I look around the United States, I am not only seeing people that are not only more “tolerant” of, but encouraging immorality and antagonism to religion. Does this explain not only the ever-expanding federal government, but its continued failures? Was Mr. Adams correct, that the Constitution...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In a recent survey of high school students, only 3% could actually pass a U.S. Citizenship test. What does this say about education in America? After placing our children’s education in the hands of government, first at the state level, then adding federal interference, We the People, let go...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Lord Acton said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely.” As we have stood by and watched while more and more power was centralized in Washington, D.C., we have also seen the corruption that has gone along with it. Federal regulators manipulated the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ll start today by looking at some of the latest examples of these out-of-control governments. Then I have an interview with Ivan Raiklin, the self-proclaimed Deep State Marauder. I think you’ll agree that he’s not only fun to talk to, but has some very powerful ideas about how to return...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The U.S. Treasury has borrowed as much money as they are legally allowed. And as so often happens in these situations, the rhetoric around D.C. is thicker than pea soup. So today, I want to talk about the debt limit and some solutions that people have floated to fix this recurring nightmare...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We can learn a lot about the men and women in Congress, both by what they say and what they do. As we’ve all heard, It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play “the game”? We need to decide if the members of Congress are doing the right thing...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If the individuals who are violating your rights never pay for their actions, why would they stop? Even worse, wouldn’t it encourage some to act badly, knowing they will not be held accountable? So is the court’s doctrine of “qualified immunity” just another name for lawlessness?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We whine about corruption in government and the destruction of the American dollar. But most of all, it appears that people will whine and complain, but expect someone else to do something about it. Today, I want to look at some people who are doing something about what is going on...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Whether the tyrant is in government, business, or some other group or organization, they all follow a type. Now take a look around you and ask yourself a question. Who in the news cannot stand to be challenged? Government, media, schools? How about those promoting the sexual or racial agenda, or...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What I find most interesting is how differently we are treating these scandals, generally based on which political party is involved. And the only way I know to handle it is to point out the hypocrisy and remind people that what they do to others can easily be done to them. “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If we claim to cherish freedom of speech, then why don’t the American people do more to defend and assert it? Most Americans don’t seem to consider the speech of others worth being protected. Benjamin Franklin had some interesting thoughts on the subject...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the discovery that Biden had classified documents from his days as VP, do you really expect him to be treated the same way as they treated Donald Trump? And what would a look at things not changing be without looking at COVID-19, the disease that never seems to end?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – One of the questions I’m most frequently asked is, what can we do? Today I will be interviewing Clay Clark about his ReAwaken America tour, which is coming to the Nashville area later this month. I will also look at some recent events and talk about what we can do about them as well...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the recent collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin, people have taken the opportunity to question the safety of the COVID vaccine. It’s not just COVID, but the entire public health bureaucracy has fooled us before, and they’re setting us up to be fooled when it comes to new variants, the vaccine, and not other drugs as well...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I think that’s an excellent question. It seems some states, cities, and organizations don’t think We the People, can be trusted to defend ourselves. Then again, there’s the other side of the story. Noah Webster pointed out, “Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed.” Whether that standing...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The IRS is used to manipulate the American people, money is used to influence elections, and censorship is used to suppress dissent. And in the middle of this all, the American people complain but don’t seem to do anything about it. What can we do?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Lord Acton said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely.” So we should not be surprised that as we have given power over our lives to experts, corruption would soon follow. And as that power has become absolute, so has the corruption. I think it’s time We the People, start vetting our..
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Billy Beane said in the movie Moneyball, “If he’s a good hitter, why doesn’t he hit good?” So if those in government are so hated, why do we keep electing them? If media outlets are so untrustworthy, why do so many people listen to them? There are some very interesting numbers in the SPN poll...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some think that with the Republicans controlling the House of Representatives, they’ll make things better. Or the Democrats having a majority in the Senate. By taking a look at what’s been going on lately, and what laws are going into effect in this new year, maybe we can get a better idea of what...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you treat the symptoms or the disease that causes the symptoms? If all you treat are the symptoms, then the disease is never cured, and the symptoms keep coming back. Just as Albert Einstein used to say, doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result, is the definition of insanity...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In Federalist Paper #69, Alexander Hamilton discussed the differences between the monarch of Great Britain and the proposed President of the US. A look at the chief executive of the federal government today reveals that he looks much more like the monarch than the president Mr. Hamilton described...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This has been an interesting year. There is an ancient Chinese saying that applies to America in 2022. “May you live in interesting times.” I decided to review some of the episodes from this past year, then see what we might expect for 2023. Finally, I’ll talk about some of the plans I’m making...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The hypothesis that social media companies are conspiring with those in the federal government to manipulate public perception. How could we build a test for that? One way would be to get access to internal communications from both the social media company and government agencies and look for collusion. Well, Elon Musk has...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the recent passage of the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill, we should not only see that We the People have lost all control over the purse, but that our immediate representatives in the House feel no compulsion to restrain their out-of-control spending habits. Many people are asking what can be done about...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians from both parties have scurried down our proverbial chimneys, gathered up our hard-earned cash, and scurried away, congratulating themselves on the good work they have done. I cannot think of a better metaphor than the Grinch when it comes to what Congress did with the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – From Mike Pence, who could have prevented the counting of votes from states with fraudulent elections, to the idea that a Convention of States can fix all of our problems, most of what I hear have one thing in common… They are blatantly unconstitutional! I’m not saying there aren’t problems. But I think the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – One question I’m frequently asked is where someone can find a good attorney to help them with a case. Sometimes it's an injury they wish to get redress for; other times, it's help to overturn a bad law or judicial opinion. One group that has recently come to my attention is the Silent Majority Foundation...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the push to replace “Merry Christmas” with “Happy Holidays” has waned lately, I would hope that anyone who does not celebrate Christmas would take the traditional greeting in the sentiment of peace and goodwill. I would also hope that those who do celebrate Christmas would accept the greetings of Happy Chanukah and Happy Kwanza...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If the election process is corrupted, if someone other than the people are choosing their representatives, then America is no longer a Republic. Enter the recent release of evidence that the Federal Bureau of Investigation not only meddled in the 2020 election but continues to do so...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Maybe it's been all the talk about the Twitter Files or some of the recent encounters I’ve had, but this willingness of the American people to stick their heads in the sand and ignore what is happening around them gave me an idea. Welcome, to the Ostrich Files!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Central Bank Digital Currencies are all the rage with governments around the world, especially the tyrannical ones. This probably explains why the Biden Administration is looking into starting one. What is a Central Bank Digital Currency? Would they be good for the country or not?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – From name-calling and intimidation to censorship and unjust laws, so much of our social interactions today seem more like spoiled toddlers throwing temper tantrums for not getting what they want. We were warned that preventing children from experiencing the unpleasantness of life and the consequences of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It wasn’t until I read Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, that I realized that was a big lie. One that is perpetuated today and one that costs the American people not just treasure, but liberty. Let’s look at some recent news and see if Congress is spending our money constitutionally or are they embezzling it?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The line "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain" has become a metaphor for pointing out when people have been caught "red-handed" lying, cheating, or otherwise acting badly, and boy, does that seem to apply to what we've been learning from the Twitter Files.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This abdication of our responsibilities to the government has led to the indoctrination of our children, the establishment of a police state, and so much more. Is this the America, our Founding Fathers wanted for us? Is this what the American people want? Have the American people traded their liberty and freedom for a bowl...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court heard the case of a web developer who did not want to be forced to work on websites that violated her religious beliefs. And Congress passed the so-called Respect for Marriage Act with few protections for the free exercise of religion. All this made me wonder about the future of Religious Freedom in...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most Americans would say they are, but the evidence that government controls your life is irrefutable. Government tracks you, tracks your money, controls your job, and your property, makes medical and education decisions for you, and based on the recent election, We the People, seem to like it that way...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some people blame this growing distrust in the American election system on misinformation or people using social media to exaggerate its issues. Others point to those problems as evidence that things need to be fixed. So what is the best way to deal with this decline in trust in our elections? Is it to downplay the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the recent demonstrations in China, the crackdowns in Iran, and the World Economic Forum pushing for governments to institute digital money and passports, and those in the United States doing all they can to adopt similar policies, I had to ask myself a question, and it's one you should ask yourself as well...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I know Dorothy never actually says, "Auntie M, auntie M, it's w twister, it's a twister" in the Wizard of Oz, but that phrase has become a part of the American lexicon. Plenty of people have been waiting with bated breath for Elon Must to expose the malfeasance of Twitter. When rumors surfaced that he...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Did any of the 221 members of the House who voted for House Concurrent Resolution 119 ⏤ stop to consider if they had the constitutional authority to pass it? Or was it just easier to railroad the American people into tyranny? The only thing more dangerous than lame ducks are lame ducks just before a major holiday...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America only exists as a republic as long as We the People, trust that the people in office are the ones we have chosen. In other words, a republic only exists as long as the people trust their elections. After over 200 years of building trust in our electoral system, the last two decades have done a lot of harm to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel –Granted, lying amongst the political class is considered part of the job, something We the People, should really take a closer look at when it comes to who we hire to represent us. But as more and more evidence comes out about the lies told to the American people, and the call by some to simply "forgive and forget,"
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I've heard plenty of predictions and promises of the changes that will be made, but should we expect things to be all that different? After all, there were plenty of predictions about sweeping changes after the 2016 elections, and those didn't come true. So why should we expect things to be different this year?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What about those who "dance upon the graves" of shooting victims, frequently starting before anything is known about the case? I don't know about you, but I find that particular character trait truly despicable. Yet here we are again, watching while people run to microphones and cameras to promote their...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the recent votes on the so-called Respect for Marriage Act, I started thinking about respect. Respect for the rule of law, for the Constitution, and even respect for the separation of powers. Do our elected employees respect the law that not only created their position but governs what they can do as well?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There will always be people whose best interest is in conflict with our own. The question is, how many can we show that either what they see as the best interest isn't, or that it may be good in the short-term, but there is a long-term pain they may not have considered...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are two things we need to do, gain knowledge and then put it into action. So let's start by looking at some recent evidence of the dystopia we are living in, then see how we can gain knowledge and act to restore the freedom and liberty, so many have fought and died for...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – No matter how much evidence there is that not only is the current variant not very dangerous, but that COVID never was that dangerous to the general public, no matter how much evidence that the actions taken in response to COVID have damaged our children, our economy, and the republic in general...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – All we have to do is look to history. If We the People, do not stand for our own liberty, then it will fall in America just as it has in our history and in so many other countries around the world. And if freedom falls in America, where will those yearning to breathe free be able to go?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While I have repeatedly pointed out that America is a republic, not a democracy, this rhetoric reminded me of Tony Fauci's line, "I represent science." So what was really at risk in the last election, democracy, republicanism, or was it something else?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why deal with all of that message responsibility stuff when those in government promise to take care of you from cradle to grave? And, of course, they always have "experts," and who cares how often these so-called experts have screwed things up in the past. It seems that the American people are not ready to return to freedom and liberty...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I think this recent election shows that our attachment to political parties seems to outweigh our love of freedom. After all, if so many people are so dissatisfied with the direction this country is going, why did we vote for the same type of people to point the way for the next two years? Maybe Albert Einstein was correct...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If we're willing to stand back and allow organizations like the FBI to watch the American people, the obvious next question should be, "who is watching the watchers?" The Republican Staff of the House Judiciary Committee recently released a report documenting the whistleblower evidence they have received...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For decades people have been asking the federal government to do what it is not legally allowed to, and then acted surprised as it grew. We voted for people who promised the government would pay for what we want, then complained about the deficits. And for everyone who said we should just...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the sacrifice of our veterans has helped us live with the freedom we have left, what are the American people doing to help? After all, the head of a spear may be dangerous, but it is the weight of the shaft that gives it power. In the same way, it is the people's support that gives those soldiers the strength to...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You would think, after the 2020 elections, the American people would have learned their lesson. Apparently not. This all prompts me to want to place a sign next to all polling places instructing voters to firmly apply their heads to a brick wall before entering. It won't fix the problem, but the imagery made me feel better...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What forces are there to keep the government in balance? What happens when power gets out of balance? Is there a point where, similar to Chornobyl, where the size of government grows so large that it explodes? Is Washington, D.C., building up to a meltdown, and what would be the consequences of that?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Thomas Jefferson said in the Declaration of Independence, "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of [the people's rights], it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it," I want to alter the government, to restore the Constitution from the doormat is has become to its rightful place as the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Thomas Jefferson penned those famous words in the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal," he expounded an ideal we should all strive for. But what happens when people start sawing at those rights, the very bough we hung that cradle of liberty on?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Here we are, two years older and not a day wiser. After all, it appears most of the states caught up in the election fraud chaos, after observing the evidence of fraud from last year's mail-in ballots and drop boxes, are doing the same thing all over again. Are you expecting a different outcome?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How do we take advice about morality from a man with a history of lying, plagiarism, inappropriate touching of women, sniffing the hair of little girls, claiming honors he has not received, promoting the killing of babies in the womb at the mother's whim, and now amputating healthy body parts of children because of some...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – One of our federal bureaucracies recently claimed to offer us candy but instead put a deadly pill in our basket. That's right; the CDC wants children to take an experimental drug, even though there is no medical reason to do so. While the CDC has played a terrible trick on the American people, I have a treat I think you will like...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We keep doing the same thing over and over again, hoping somehow things will be different. Albert Einstein once said that was the definition of insanity, so are the American people insane? Will the American people learn their lesson, or are we condemning ourselves to repeat this insanity every couple of years?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – 74% of "likely voters" believe that "democracy is currently under threat," and 83% believe the threat is corporate media. While that might be the sense of those polled, the question Americans should be asking themselves is what are the real threats to our republic, and what are we going to do about it?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Preamble to the Constitution lists the reasons why it was drafted. The second item on that list is to establish justice. But have We the People, fulfilled that promise? If not, are we going to do something about it? After all, if one of the reasons we ordained and established this Constitution for the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the criminal aspects of our central government have been going on for many, many decades, Washington, D.C., is looking more and more like the set of the Corleones or the Sopranos every day. This makes me wonder, do we elect a President every four years or a Godfather?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As James Madison said: "Notwithstanding the military establishments in the several kingdoms of Europe, which are carried as far as the public resources will bear, the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." In short, governments, especially tyrannical ones, are naturally afraid of an armed populace...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When politicians and the media collude to influence the elections, you are still making the choice. When the elections themselves are corrupted, then We the People, are no longer choosing their representatives. But when politicians and media are influencing the elections, while collaborating with those who are...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are you enjoying the high fuel prices and everything that comes with it? Are you looking forward to being forced to buy only electric vehicles in the next few years? What about the rolling blackouts or "don't charge your electric vehicle" orders? And have you considered the foreign policy ramifications of this slavish...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recently, I've been listening to the audiobook of Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago, where he describes many who were incarcerated, tortured, and killed for their political beliefs. Based on that, I would say that any politically based prosecutions are too many. But it appears many Americans do not agree with me...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A universe where everything was backward. It seems that many politicians, pundits, and corporate media seem to have come over from the Bizarro world. Just look at how much of what was called "misinformation" is now shown to be true. Could it be that everything we are being told is a lie?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Based on the recent actions of the FBI, ATF, and DOJ, along with the legislation to expand the law enforcement arm of the IRS, I have to ask. Has the federal government turned America into a police state, or are they merely keeping standing armies among us?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today, we have government agencies working with media, big tech, and other corporations to not only silence dissent but ensure you are not exposed to ideas that go against progressive political ideology. If the idea of thought police and thought crimes in America doesn't frighten you, I suggest you read Orwell's 1984 for...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We are watching liberty die in America, and what is our reaction? Some are cheering with thunderous applause, but most seem to be sitting silently and watching it happen. Ronald Regan warned us...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal and most of our state governments seem to put the group, political, race, and sexual, above the individual, promoting autocratic centralized governments headed by dictatorial leaders. We are suffering under severe economic and social regimentation along with the suppression of any opposition...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The judicial branch is the least likely to injure your rights. At least according to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist Papers #78. Why? Because the Constitution only delegates the judicial power, the ability to decide controversies, to that branch of government. Yet today, We the People, are RULED by the courts, led by the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians ignore the supreme law of the land daily and get away with it. Why? Because We the People, are either ignorant of the law or just too lazy to enforce it. I believe this is why John Jay encouraged "Every member of the State ought diligently to read and to study the constitution of his country, and teach the rising generation to be free."
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Everyone from Presidents, pundits, and politicians, to citizens and everyday Americans seems to be looking to the judicial branch to be the guardians of their liberty. I wonder, have any of them considered the cost of placing the security of their liberty into the hands of a few judges?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Activists from climate, "green," and abortion agendas who cannot convince others to support their agendas use governments at all levels to coerce compliance with their will. Even those who claim to support liberty want to use government to silence their opponents and force private organizations to spread...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It appears that the only direction society is moving is toward endorsing more and more self-described sexual "rights" at the expense not only of the rights of the majority, but of the destruction of the rule of law. In other words, in the 21st century, it appears you only have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness if it somehow involves sex.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How can you tell when a politician is lying? The answer I usually get is some variation of "When their lips are moving!" While this is probably one of the most often used jokes about politicians, what does it say about the American people? Not only do we hire liars to exercise our power in our names, but the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We have allowed federal law enforcement to become the jack-booted thugs we see in the news today because we were afraid after Sept. 11, 2001. Today, if you see someone come to your door with an FBI jacket on, realize that it no longer stands for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but for the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most people I talk to say they place a high value on things like freedom, liberty, and their rights, but do our actions match our rhetoric? It's one thing when government pays you for the rights they infringe on, either with cash or services. What about when they simply walk up and take it? Those in government often claim they do it because...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It appears the American people are proving those words from Santayana. It should not take much to realize that the United States, and in fact much of the world, is repeating the history of 1930s Europe, not to mention Russia in 1917 and China in the 1960s. Yet it seems. We the People, are content to be led back to those dark...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Bill after bill, resolution after resolution that John Quincy Adams submitted failed. His fight for legislation to ban the slave trade was so tenacious that the House passed a rule nicknamed "The John Quincy Adams Gag Rule" in an attempt to silence him, but he never gave up. When asked how he persevered in the face of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most people recognize that the Fourth Amendment protects your privacy. Actually, it is a tool to protect you from unreasonable searches and seizures. The story about why we needed this protection is an important one, and the hero at the center of this story is an attorney by the name of James Otis...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The recent hyperbolic, and in some cases, the hysterical reaction of the elites who are being forced to live with the consequences of their policies shows not only their hypocrisy but just how little they think of the American people. Perhaps we should consider this fact as we look at their proposed policies...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As I've watched what has happened, especially over the last few years, I've seen something more dangerous to our rights and more destructive to liberty. That the bureaucracy is only a part of a much larger beast bent on consuming America and transforming it into what we fought against during the Cold War...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In the 21st century, many Americans are not only tamely surrendering their liberties, but are bending the knee to the growing tyranny around us. Think about how many examples there are of people not only giving in, but pledging their fidelity to the tyrants in Washington, D.C., your state house, and even your...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Those of you old enough to remember the TV show Hee-Haw probably remember the song "Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me." It was part of a skit where men would sit around complaining about their life. As I look at the news, I've been struck by the use of "emergencies" and "disasters" to run...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems the vast majority of the American people spend about as much time thinking about the Constitution as they do what happens to the stuff they flush down the toilet. While the Constitution is ink on parchment, what it says and what it stands for is so much more. Let me give you some suggestions...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We've all seen it, the person who attacks someone only to complain when that same standard is applied to them. Nowadays, that seems to be the anthem for our political parties. However, looking at how people react when they are held up to their own standards should tell us something about our...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How much have these "science hoaxes" cost We the People, not just in dollars, but in rights and liberty? How long will the American people fall for the lie that just because someone receives a government paycheck, we should believe everything they say?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America did not get to this place ⏤ overnight. We are reaping the whirlwind of decades of apathy, neglect, indoctrination, and our own willingness to sell our birthright for a bunch of empty promises. Will we once again rise to the call of liberty and justice for all that we claim our flag stands for?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Will the American people succumb to the beatings? Will we give up and comply in the vain hopes that life will get better? Or will we listen to the words of Captain John Parker?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some say that sarcasm is the highest form of intelligence, others that it's the lowest form of wit. But what does it say about America in the 21st century that sarcasm is the greatest source of truth about us?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Simply add the term "phobe" to a topic in an attempt to dismiss the arguments against you. Or maybe refer to your opponent as a "denier" rather than countering their point. What we have is not a debate but a schoolyard name-calling contest. Do you think policies should be made based on who has the best name-callers?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In Federalist Papers #78, Alexander Hamilton said that the judiciary "will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution." Why? In his words, "because it will be least in a capacity to annoy or injure them." Yet look at the federal judiciary today. Rather than a group with...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What should Americans see in some recent news out of California and the other states that are copying what California is doing? If we are to learn from history, then the Marxist revolution in California should be a warning sign to all freedom-loving Americans...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As more and more data comes out about this assault upon not just the American people, but the world, I, for one, look back and agree, that it was all worth it. I believe it was David Foster Wallace who first said, "Act in haste, repent at leisure." I wonder how many people today are repenting their decision to get the jab today?!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Back in 2020, my Facebook account was permanently disabled. While Facebook claimed that I had violated some community standard, they refused to tell me what standard or give an example of how I had violated it. I was teaching at the time how, under the Constitution and laws of the USA...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – So in whom or what do you place your confidence? A better question may be, how do you decide where you place your confidence? Ronald Regan once said we should "Trust, but verify." But do the American people verify who or what they have placed their trust in?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The call is socialism, progressivism, or just government policy; when government substitutes its agenda for the people's liberty, they are acting tyrannical. The examples are numerous, but the solutions are simple. I'm not saying that it will be easy, or that there will not be risks...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever been audited by the IRS, required to get a government license, or been stopped at a checkpoint? What do all of these actions have in common? It is the government placing the burden of proof upon the people. But this is not how the framers of our Constitution had designed government to work...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The difference between a democracy and a republic is simple. In democracies, the people vote for legislation, in a republic, they elect representatives to exercise their powers for them. In a constitutional republic, those representatives are bound to a document that both proscribes and limits their power...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the reports of malfeasance in public schools predate COVID, when parents got a good look at what their children we being taught, it raised many concerns. It seems the more government gets involved, the worse education gets. America spends more per child, yet has poorer outcomes than the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – People complain about the "evil corporations," but we forget that government is merely another sort of corporation, a public one rather than a private one. And just like those corporations that so many like to vilify, the government is made up of people. As Ronald Reagan said, “Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are many people calling for term limits. Limits on Congress, limits on state and local officials. There's even legislation in Congress to place term limits on Supreme Court justices. But can Congress place term limits on those justices? And just why do so many think term limits will fix our problems?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The American people have been lied to so blatantly and for so long, yet there are those that still expect us to believe them. What disturbs me more than the expectation of belief, is how often the people fall for it. It seems like government actors are Lucy to Charlie Brown of the American people...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It is now abundantly clear that the only hope the American people have to regain their freedom and liberty is to alter our governments. The only question left is, will it be by election or revolution?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As the federal government looks more and more like an episode of the Sopranos, it shouldn't surprise anyone that they have enforcers. With the recently signed, and laughingly titled, "Inflation Reduction Act," we see Washington, D.C.'s brute squad getting larger. What can the American people expect...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – So many Americans stood by and watched while an organized crime mentality took over those who are supposed to serve us in our nation's capital. The Rule of Law did not simply disappear in America; We the People watched while it was replaced with the Rule of Power!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recent evidence shows that the education system has been corrupted. For years we've heard reports about failing schools, unsafe schools, and illiterate graduates. But when the COVID lockdowns allowed the parents to see what their children were being taught, many were ready to revolt against the system...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When I first heard about the FBI raid on President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, my instincts said this was a political attack. While we are still in the early days of this scandal, what I have found so far gives me little reason to reconsider. If We the People do not alter the federal government soon, our only choices will be between...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In America today, we routinely elect tyrants, men and women who expand on their legitimate powers, ignore the laws restraining them, and very well may plunge the world into another war. Current events show that America and the world are following the path set forth in the 1930s in Germany...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government-controlled dystopias where regulation, propaganda, and immunity for government officials will lead to shortages, misery, and death. Why won't the American people learn from history? More importantly, if you can see where we are being led, what are you doing to not only raise a warning, but change direction?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why aren't the American people as afraid of Big Government as they are of Big Tobacco, Big Tech, and Big Pharma? What about getting a government paycheck makes people honest and pure? Why do the American people worship the acts of those in Big Government while they vilify the actions of other Big Organizations?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recent news about armed federal agents should be of great concern to anyone who wants to live free. One of the grievances that led to our Declaration of Independence was "He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures."
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A recent question posed on the website asked about the Constitution of the Confederate States of America. This was a rather lengthy question, so it's going to take some time to answer here. Then I saw that Congress is taking up an Article V Convention resolution. I thought the convention...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Google has become the font of all knowledge for many Americans. Upwards of 90% of all Internet searches are handled by Google. Then we had Facebook and all of the other Social Media spin-offs that all claimed to be the place to get news. And with evidence that these new sources of information are manipulating the data...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How many of you remember the original Planet of the Apes movie from 1968? Do you remember when the character played by Charleston Heston was captured by the apes, and he exclaimed, "IT'S A MAD HOUSE... A MAD HOUSE!" Do you ever feel like that today?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Gaslighting is defined as the psychological manipulation of a person, usually over an extended period of time, that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories. This typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What would happen in these so-called "smart people" actually did control the world? I think rather than in idiocracy; we would have a corruptocricy. A nation, and even a world, run by corrupt bureaucrats. Just take a look at Washington, D.C., and I think you'll agree that a corruptocricy is not...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Looking at America today, we are suffering a lot of consequences, both for our decisions and our indecision when it comes to politics, policy, and governing ourselves. I hope the American people will recognize their responsibility, pull up their bootstraps, and get to the work of self-government...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – But what if those who are supposed to uphold the law are the ones who are ignorant? The reason John Jay said each and every one of us should read and study the Constitution, the supreme law of the land, was so we would know what our rights are and recognize when they are being violated...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I found a poem by Thalia Bronwen that I think expresses my sentiment about some recent events. It's entitled "When a Good Man Goes to War." I hope by now you've heard about the young man who stopped a mass shooting event at a mall in Indiana. A young man was confronted by evil, and this good man went...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many of us remembered those in 1776 that were tired of being led by a tyranny 3,000 miles away, and wanted to make decisions for themselves. We declared that the thirteen colonies were now free and independent states, so that the people of those states could live at liberty, without...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This idea that the power of the federal government is limited and enumerated is confirmed by the Tenth Amendment, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The English language is being dissolved before our eyes, and the consequences are severe indeed. How can a culture exist when each person is a "law" unto themselves? This nihilistic need for the world to conform to our preferences is destroying our nation and our culture, and everything that made America the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today the federal government is doing exactly the same thing. From their elevation of the United Nations to subjecting us to the will of foreign nations, the federal government has spent decades subjecting us to jurisdictions foreign to our Constitution...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If laws do not mean what they say, then they mean nothing at all. And if those laws are not applied equally to everyone, then the constitutional republic, once described as a shining city on a hill, has fallen into rot and disrepair. In the face of this corruption, what can the American people do?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The full-on temper tantrums that have accompanied the Supreme Court's recent decision in the Dobbs case paint a picture. Those who call themselves "progressives" really want to regress into the infantile state of utter dependence on someone else...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For decades, the progressive movement has used the courts to enforce its agenda. What they could not get through the "democratic process," they got the courts to do for them, claimed a right that didn't exist, and threatened anyone who questioned that newfound right...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There have always been tyrants in America, people who would make sure to "never let a crisis go to waste." But more and more, it appears the American people are willing to submit to these illegal and immoral actions under the guise of it being necessary...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We the People, were never supposed to be dependent on government to protect us. The Declaration of Independence said we create governments to protect our rights, not protect us. It seems there are plenty of people in politics, the media, and yes, our neighborhoods, that want to destroy the...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The court found that a right to abortion is not found in the language of the Constitution, nor is it found in the history or tradition of this nation before the 1973 Roe opinion. The reactions from the progressives and pro-abortion groups have pretty much been what I expected...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Over the last few years, even the labels Socialist, Communist, and Marxist, once not allowed in polite society, are now worn with pride. This makes me wonder, is America in the middle of its own Communist Revolution? If so, what does that mean not only for our future, but for the future of our children?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Just as with Roe, many thought the Dobbs decision would end the abortion debate. They were wrong in 1973, and they are wrong today. An old lawyer's trick... When the law is on your side, pound the law. When the facts are on your side, pound the fact. When neither is on your side, pound the table...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The blatant falsehoods that a man can become a woman, that men can get pregnant, women can have prostates, and physical reality is not sufficient evidence that someone is wrong is not only growing among the progressives and elites in America, but the freedom to question them is quickly moving from...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most of the Supreme Court opinions I read are 40,000-80,000 words each. Since World War II, Congress has passed 2 to 4 million words of legislation every year. If Shakespeare is correct, and brevity is the soul of wit, then there is NOT a lot of wit in our laws and court opinions. The sheer volume makes me think of Occams' Razor...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Like the character Vizzini in The Princess Bride, it seems that not everything alleged to be a threat to democracy, actually is. In fact, when I hear most people talk about threats to America's democracy, the only response that seems to make sense is, "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – They say what people don't know won't hurt them. But it has been my experience that what you know that isn't so is what really gets you in trouble. When I first read the Constitution, there were two things that stood out to me, how much I had not been taught in school and how much of what I had been taught was absolutely...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While those who wish for "common-sense gun control" claim they are not trying to infringe on your rights, it seems every one of the policies they call "common sense" punishes the innocent while not impacting the guilty. What would their "common sense" agenda mean for the American people?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When the British marched on Lexington, MA, they were met by the Massachusetts Militia. When the British commander ordered the militia to drop their weapons and disperse, the Militia commander, Captain John Parker, said these famous words. "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they mean to have war, let it begin here!"
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court of the United States released its opinion in the case New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Buren. The immediate reactions to this opinion can teach the American people a lot. So let's take some time and look, not only at the opinion, but how different people have reacted to it...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It is not uncommon to hear people saying you have to vote for one party, because the other is so evil. It doesn't matter which party you're talking about, both of them have violated their oaths of office, illegally centralized power in Washington, D.C., and destroyed your rights...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today, I have the pleasure of talking with a national leader who has placed truth above consensus and is paying the price. This is not a question of should America attack a city, but the facts about COVID-19, the jab, and the long-term consequences of how we handle both...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When the 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, they pledged to each other and the cause of freedom, their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. Today, I want to look at how the American people can regain control of their lives, their position as citizens, and control of their rights...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution is a tool. Like any other tool, it can do nothing unless it is used and can only be effective if used properly. Second, everyone I have heard makes these arguments seem to be looking for someone else to pick up these tools, but they never seem ready to do so themselves...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What do most Americans do in this extension threat to our freedom? For most of them, it's to whine on social media, that is if they do anything at all. Are we witnessing America's own "last straw" events? Is this the historical moment when the experiment in self-government fails?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As Alexis de Tocqueville warned, "The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public’s money.” Today, I want to look at money in our government, both how it is used, and the consequences of that use...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when you're dealing not only with money OR power but money AND power? The outcome can truly be described as catastrophic. Sadly, both money and power and centralized in America today, and the cost to We the People, is great indeed. From the looming recession to the multitude of...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Sadly, for generations, politicians have been judged by what they have spoken with little attention paid to what they actually do. It's not just politicians; today, most people want credit for what they say and ignore the inconvenient facts about what they have done, or in some cases...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Federal policies are turning America from the land of the free into a tyrannical oligarchy where those in government rule over the people. The preparation for an emergency has morphed into plans for the American President to overthrow the Constitution and take over the federal government with the simple declaration of a national emergency...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Today we are wracked not only by a litany of "necessities" but demands from the oligarchs we repeatedly elect, all of which seem to require that we give up our rights in one form or another. The more we give government the power to take care of us, the more we become slaves on their plantations...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel - From "Disinformation Governance Boards" to censorship, violence, and even intimidation, America today looks much more like a thug-o-cracy than the land of the free and the home of the brave. Unless and until We the People identify the evil of tyranny and publicly reject its legitimacy, we will continue to devolve into the despotic future so...
The only answer to bad information is to shut your opponent up. Just as the saying goes, to a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Well, it appears that, to those in government, the media, and the rest of the progressives, the solution to every problem is tyranny...
I think it's time we set aside the hyperbole, rhetoric, and unreasonable expectations and have a calm, rational discussion about guns, shootings, and school safety. After all, when we consider gun violence, which is more important, the gun or the violence?
John Francis Mercer said, "It is a great mistake to suppose that the paper we are to propose will govern the United States. It is the men whom it will bring into the Government and interest in maintaining it that is to govern them. The paper will only mark out the mode and the form. Men are the substance and must do the business."
Should We the People take some time and examine how all of those in government are doing their jobs? Today, I want to look at some examples where our government has done its job as bad as the media is currently doing theirs, starting with the Supreme Court...
Here we have another mass school shooting, and on cue, we see the same actors making the same ridiculous claims, and expecting a different outcome. Will the American people ever learn the lessons these events are trying to teach us? That evil people exist, they will do evil things, and the only thing we can do is our best to protect ourselves...
Government-run schools are not safe. I'm not talking about any of the recent school shootings, but something far more sinister. When there's been a school shooting, it was generally a student or someone from the outside that was the perpetrator. However, the long-term danger to our children is actually coming from the inside...
Over the decades and centuries, the role of government has changed. This change came partly due to both the desire for power and the willingness of the people to be ruled. But what is the cost of this servitude to government? While we were all promised an idyllic future if we just let government take care of us...
While the actions of the shooter are awful, those who are using this tragedy for political or monetary gains are the true ghouls in this story. American society has been getting sicker and sicker for decades. This is shown not simply by the acts of depravity and violence, but by people's reaction to it...
Want someone to clean up your water supply? Want someone to make sure your baby's formula is good for them? Just ask government. But have you noticed how often government screws up what we ask them to regulate? Of course, it's never their fault. All they ask is for you to give them more money, power, and control, and they'll fix everything?
Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live free. So today, I want to focus on the freedoms and liberty these men and women fought and died for. And I want to start with a simple question....
Do WHO treaties and regulations have legal standing here in America? What should the people do in the face of these attempts to control us? Then there's the Monkeypox scare that's all over the news. Looking at how badly not only the WHO, but our own federal "public health" agencies...
Biden and his administration have claimed the authority to mandate the American people participate in a medical experiment if they want to work, determine what they can buy, how they will heat their home, run their car, and regulate the US economy. These "Declaratory Acts" are just as egregious violations of our rights, liberty, and the supreme law of the land as those in 1766...
The fundamental point of the Nuremberg Code was the requirement of informed consent before a person is allowed to participate in an experimental treatment. So why is it who controls your body seems to depend on whether they like the procedure or not? Today we are speaking with Stephanie Coxon...
When it comes to infringing on people’s religious freedom rights, I’ve seen everyone from courts to politicians to everyday citizens claim “separation of church and state.” I know several people who will point out that those words are not in the Constitution. However, the idea of the concept of separation of church and state does exist in the First Amendment, just not the way most people today use it. The Constitution Study with Paul Engel on America Out Loud Talk Radio can be heard weekdays at 4 pm ET. Listen on iHeart Radio, our world-class media player, or our free apps on Apple, Android, or Alexa. Listen to other episodes of The Constitution Study, available on podcast.
Which side are you on? I believe the easiest way know for sure is to answer this question, "do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one? Which side will win in this socio-economic tug-o-war between collectivism and individuality?
How far should you be allowed to go when you disagree with someone? Is it OK to boycott a business with a policy you don't like? Is it OK to encourage others to join you? At what point does influence become intimidation? I've invited Michael McCarthy to talk about his article. "All It Takes is 5 Monkeys and the Cancel Culture is Empowered."
Today, the government in Washington, DC, claims powers that its powers are numerous and indefinite, and it is the states which have limited powers. Recent history has shown that by allowing those in Washington, DC, numerous and indefinite powers has led to some truly despotic consequences...
Neither party is innocent in our recent decline into evils of tyranny, despotism, and servitude. The main difference seems to be how fast we get there. Sadly, too many Americans have stood back and watched while those who wish to rule others have taken control. Will we simply watch while freedom and liberty in America are beaten into a bloody pulp?
America in the 2020s is heading down the same as China was in the 1960s. The Cultural Revolutions included the mobilization of the youth, often to violently demonstrate in favor of the party, harassing, even jailing those who disagreed with the party, and demonizing anyone who disagreed with the party. Looking at America today, what do you see?
What happens when, rather than changing the hypothesis, "scientists" change the test to get the outcome they desire? That is exactly what has been happening for decades in the "climate science" community. Today, I have Dr. Jay Lehr, Senior Policy Analyst with the International Climate Science Coalition...
Rather than assumptions and hyperbole, we have their own words proving that they intend to take away our Freedoms of Speech and Press. Now that we have facts, what are the American people doing about it? Isn't it about time that the American people not only demand that our servants in government enforce the law but punish those who violate it?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison all warned us about the dangers of democracies, that they are turbulent, dangerous, and never last long. If you want proof of the dangers of democracy, you need only look at the reaction to the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion...
We can debate how this happened, but I think it is more important we recognize where we are going and decide if that is our preferred destination. Santayana said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Will America heed the warnings from those writers of the past, or are we condemned to live ⏤ imitating their art?
While there have been plenty of reports, analyses, and commentary, how many have told you what the court didn't do? The court did not find the mandate unconstitutional. What does this mean for the American people, the rule of law, and the future of freedom in America?
Is the power still vested in the people who elect representatives to exercise that power in their name? Or has America devolved into a totalitarian oligarchy, where a select few who rule over the masses? More and more it is becoming obvious that We the People are ruled by Washington, D.C. rather than ruling over them...
Why is freedom of speech so important? Yes, there are those trying to destroy it, and others that want to protect it. But have you ever taken the time to find out why it should be defended? We'll delve into that question in today's episode...
Ronald Reagan said we should trust but then verify. Yet it seems many of the American people are willing to follow whoever gets elected to office blindly. Our slavish devotion to party politics had demoted the once-free American people to serfs to live at the government's pleasure...
It is easy to evaluate a situation based on your assumption, and to judge things differently relative to what you would prefer. More often than not, this leads to a bad outcome. Understanding not only your own priorities, but those who are providing the information and making decisions is critical to evaluating the performance of those we...
How many of you have had an encounter with law enforcement? I don't mean you got pulled over for speeding, but a serious encounter with the law? In the first segment, we'll take a look at a lawsuit that came about after what appears to be an illegal entry by law enforcement. For the rest of the program, we'll be talking to Sam Bushman, Vice-President of Operations for the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. You can find out more about this organization at http://cspoa.org. The Constitution Study with Paul Engel on America Out Loud Talk Radio can be heard weekdays at 4 pm ET. Listen on iHeart Radio, our world-class media player, or our free apps on Apple, Android, or Alexa. Listen to other episodes of The Constitution Study, available on podcast.
Be it ignorance or apathy, many of us are led around by others whom we let think and decide for us. Many Americans may be okay with willingly submitting to the servitude of others. For the rest of us, the solution is both simple and straightforward. But it does come with a cost...
How do you decide who is worthy of your trust? And just how far do you take that trust. Sure, Ronald Reagan said, "Trust, but verify." But how far should we be willing to trust others? Today, I want to look at a few examples of the public trust being violated...
From schools to Washington, D.C., those in government don't simply employ their just powers to protect our rights; they get their way by coercion. Sadly, by accepting the bribes of the politicians, most Americans have opened themselves to this coercion. So what can we do to regain control of our nation?
Have you considered the constitutional mess that mandates, in general, create? Today, I will look at what the Constitution says about the judges' "order" mandates, the CDC, and the federal government's powers in general. Join me as we reveal just how empty and vapid most of the...
This right is often overlooked, not just by government, but by the people as well. Federal courts use the concepts of sovereign or qualified immunity to protect government actors from the consequences of their bad actions. So, where does that leave your right to seek a redress for your grievances?
Can a republic truly be a republic if there are suspicious irregularities in its elections? Does supreme power genuinely reside in the citizens if those suspicious irregularities extend to the acts of government? Once these irregularities are found, does not a republic require that the citizens prevent them from happening again?
The government will offer you anything you want in exchange for your life, liberty, and any chance at happiness. And once they've got you hooked on their wrongfully appropriated gains, they can threaten you to comply or else. Once you see the vinegar behind the offered honey, you can not only avoid falling for the trick but stand up against the...
Videos out of Shanghai, China, have shown people crying and groaning on their balconies. Why? Because they have been locked down in their apartments, often without food or water. While many feel for the people of that city, there are those in America who want us to do the same thing...
Once those in government get a taste of power, they rarely give it up willingly. While currently, people are focusing on the COVID mandates, more and more mandates are coming to tyrants near you. So don't be distracted. Join me as we look at some of the mandates those in government have in store for you...
Politicians, media, and society as a whole use the same trick. They get you to focus on what is going on in Washington, D.C., while your rights are taken away right under your nose. This is all the more reason why we need to pay more attention to what is happening in our cities, towns, and counties...
If you blindly trust what you've been told is true, then are you truly free? If you find out the truth on your own, then you are subject to the will of others. To quote Ronald Reagan, "Trust, but verify." If you want to be free, you must learn not to simply trust what people say...
How often do we have to see that the bureaucrats, experts, and pundits fail before we stop blindly believing what they're telling us? Those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The stage is being set to repeat the mistakes of the last two years. Have the American people learned yet?
The most logical reason is that we keep asking government to do things it was never designed to do. If that is true, then the first step in cleaning up the federal government's mess is to stop asking them to do things they are not only not designed to do but legally prohibited from doing...
Whether government actors, corporate boards, or individuals, when someone claims that something should be shut down, de-platformed, or not allowed to be shared, they are rarely protecting you from misinformation, but they themselves are engaging in disinformation, the promotion of deliberately false information in an effort to...
A recent panel of people who once lived under Communism tells us how they see America as becoming like the old Soviet Union, East Germany, and Cuba. Their warnings of what is in store for us should be the warning from history we need...
There seems to be an offer the American people are not allowed to refuse. The "offer" is either to agree that men can be women and visa versa or be vilified, canceled, and, if necessary, destroyed. Perhaps it is because of threats that some have begun referring to those making these demands as the Trans-Mafia. How the American people respond to these threats will help determine the level of freedom we can expect to have in the future. The Constitution Study with Paul Engel on America Out Loud Talk Radio can be heard weekdays at 4 pm ET. Listen on iHeart Radio, our world-class media player, or our free apps on Apple, Android, or Alexa. Listen to other episodes of The Constitution Study, available on podcast.
What happens when we remove all of the checks on government power? In today's episode, we talk with Diego Rodriguez and hear the harrowing story of government employees abusing their power to protect children in order to tear them away from their families. WARNING, this story may scare small children...
Nothing is truly free. When the cost is time, money, or opportunity, there is always a cost. And where there is a cost, someone must pay the bill. So what is the cost of focusing all of our hopes and dreams on Washington, D.C.? What is the cost of expecting those in the federal government to fix all of our problems and right all our received wrongs? You should not start a project if you do not know the cost, for it may be very dear indeed. The Constitution Study with Paul Engel on America Out Loud Talk Radio can be heard weekdays at 4 pm ET. Listen on iHeart Radio, our world-class media player, or our free apps on Apple, Android, or Alexa. Listen to other episodes of The Constitution Study, available on podcast.
Since most of us were educated in government schools, we shouldn't be surprised. But we don't have to remain unaware of our rights and the legal power we have over those in government. But it will take some time and effort to educate ourselves...
We are in a war for the soul of America. If rights, freedom, and liberty are to prevail, then we must have a plan. One that focuses both on our strengths and provides us the best protection against those who wish to take away our rights. Washington, D.C., and our State Houses are the front lines in this war, while our county, city, and district are our home base...
What happens when those we are expected to trust don't act in a trustworthy manner? Can the republic survive when it seems no one can trust anyone these days? Trust that our elected officials and the bureaucrats in government are doing their jobs within the powers we have consented to. Trust that our military is prepared to defend us...
It's a pretty sad state of affairs when scanning news headlines, and you can't tell if they're real or from a satire site. Is life imitating satire, or is it the other way around? In either case, it doesn't bode well for America's future. Are we moving forward toward liberty or are we regressing into the evils of our past?
More and more evidence is coming out that those in government and the media, both social and corporate, have agreed to hide data from the American people, frequently in an unlawful manner; what else can we call the last two years than the COVID conspiracy? Join me as I interview Dr. Peter McCullough, then look at other news reports showing the cover-up...
We have vested a tremendous amount of power in our courts. Which makes the decision of who sits on those courts very important. I want to take a look at some of the stories that have come out from the first two days of Ketanji Brown Jackson's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee...
Look at how many bad decisions have been made based on that bad data. As we say in Information Technology, garbage in garbage out. What can the American people do to protect themselves from bad data like this? We'll look at some examples today...
James Madison warned that if the federal government were the sole judge of their powers, it would be nothing short of despotism. This is the exact state America finds itself in today. Will the American people learn from their history, or are we doomed to repeat it? Lord Acton said, "Power corrupts, and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely."
With the rise of cancel culture not only is freedom of speech restricted, but that leads to restrictions on freedom of thought. What are the American people to do? In the first half of the program, I talk to Kaelan Dorr, who runs the global marketing and engagement for GETTR...
What happens when governments hide their actions in the name of security or necessity? What can you expect when government actions are not exposed to the light of day. Can we truly call ourselves the land of the free and the home of the brave when government acts in secret and the people are afraid to stand up for what is right?
When I hear people using words like "invasion" and "secession" flippantly, or in an apparent attempt to rile up emotions, I feel the need to set the record straight. After all, we don't need overheated rhetoric to fix most of our problems, but a clear understanding of the meaning of words and the truths they convey...
Could it be that many of those politicians saw what needed to be done, but were blinded by the corruption and political infighting that has become the standard in American government today? Where are the one-eyed Americans and why don't they run for office?
We've all heard the cautionary tale about the boy who cried wolf. What should we do with governments who do so? How can you tell when a politician is lying? While this may be a staple of political humor, I think this says much more about the American people than it does about those who run for office...
What have been the consequences of this consolidation of power? We've stood by and watched while our government has put us $30 trillion dollars in debt. Yet we still sit back while they spend another $1.5 trillion in a giant porkulous bill. We ignore the attacks on our rights and liberty...
Why is the separation of powers so important, and what can We the People do to support it? We were all taught that we have three branches of government, providing a separation of powers. But is that the only separation of powers? Were you taught how those powers are separated and where you can find that in the Constitution?
According to the Declaration of Independence, people create governments to protect their rights. Is that the priority of the government in Washington, DC? We know politicians lie, so let's not pay attention to what they say, but look at what they are doing to find an answer to that question... The Constitution Study with Paul Engel on America Out Loud Talk Radio can be heard weekdays at 4 PM ET. Listen on iHeart Radio, our world-class media player, or our free apps on Apple, Android, or Alexa. Listen to other episodes of The Constitution Study, available on podcast.
Sure, Congress passes laws, and the President executes them, but the judiciary has claimed the power to overrule both the law and the Constitution with their opinions. Today we'll look at some recent examples of the bad behavior of those in the federal judiciary and what We the People can do about it...
What will be the long-term consequences of our decision to put government in charge of educating our children? And now that some of the practices of schools have been exposed, will the American parents change how their children are educated?
Once again, truckers are joining into convoys, this time to protest these illegal actions. You shouldn't be surprised that those in governments don't like when people stand up to their oppression. Today, I'll look at some of the stories about government actors attempting to suppress the right of these truckers to peaceably assemble...
Over the last two years not only have bureaucrats, politicians, and media talking heads been telling us lies, but those of us who questioned them were called ignorant, anti-vaxers and any other derogatory term they could come up with. But as more and more data has come to light we're finding out that we were right to question these assumptions. I have two questions...
Are the American people "letting freedom ring", or is this just a temporary distraction from the pain and suffering we've all endured over the last two years? Let's take a look at some recent articles and see where freedom is breaking out and where it's being used to cover up something else...
Those who have pointed out the dangers of constant mask-wearing, the lack of testing of the COVID-19 "vaccines", and the manipulation of data by government bureaucrats. So as more and more evidence comes to light those who questioned the government's position were right, maybe we can learn from this recent history...
Biden is expanding his "National Emergency" while mayors and governors across the country pull back on their draconian measures. And how many of you have seen the religious intolerance running rampant in America. In the face of all that is going on, can you honestly say that America doesn't look more like Nazi Germany today than...
Why do so many Americans take our children at five years old, hand them over to the government to be educated, but never ask what they are being taught? Today, I look at some of the news from our education system and ask the question, what can we do better?
The Freedom Convoy that started north of our border is spreading to New Zealand, Israel, and possibly even here in America. I wanted to take some time and enjoy the good news, because even though there are forces trying to quench the flame, those sacred fires still burn in the hearts of some of the people. Does it burn in yours?
On rare occasions, I'll listen to someone point out that America is a Republic, not a democracy, but even then, it seems few understand how significant those differences are. Karen Schoen joins me as we discuss her article "America Must Remain a Republic, Not a Democracy Run by Mob Rule." Then, we'll look at other ways our Republic is being...
What happens when our elected officials keep their actions secret from the people they have sworn to serve? Tyranny. Today, we'll look at several examples of government actors keeping secrets from their employers and the tyranny that follows. We'll also look at what the American people can do to bring these bad actions into the light...
Do parents have rights because of legislation, or do parents have rights simply because they are parents? Are these parental bills of rights a protection of our rights, or an attempt to regulate those rights parents already have? In the long run, what are the consequences of this type of legislation?
Has medical science changed over the last couple of weeks, or is it the political science that has changed? Let's take a look at some of the political science that is leading to this sudden change of heart and ask ourselves one little question. Will the American people be fooled by this apparent sudden change of heart?
We've seen Congress attempting to take control of the electoral process. Now, we see Senators proposing legislation to overturn the process of electing the President established by the Constitution. We've seen those in Washington, DC, and those in the media call those who protested the usurpation of the Constitution as insurrectionists...
There are reasons for our $30 trillion debt, but what are the American people doing to get it under control? So far, the suggestions coming out of Washington, D.C. seem to be more of the same profligate spending that is driving us into bankruptcy. Will the American people learn their lesson before we are reduced to the level of Venezuela?
Biden claims he can decrease cancer deaths by 25%, while his Secretary of Transportation is claiming he can reduce traffic deaths to zero. The CDC claims that a simple cloth masks can help stop the spread of COVID-19, while members of Congress claim the power to force businesses to follow illegal legislation. If you've heard about any of these claims...
Let's face it, when Ms. Clinton said, "it takes a village to raise a child," she means it takes government. But has anyone asked what happens when we allow government to raise our children? Today, we look at some recent news that shows the consequences of letting the government raise our children...
I believe there are two basic reasons. One is the belief that, if we got rid of all the guns, all of the violent crime would disappear. The other, more sinister reason, is the recognition that an armed populace can defend themselves against all enemies, foreign and domestic...
Frequently lost in the three-ring circus that such a nomination has become is the actual role both the President and the Senate have in appointing a new justice, not to mention the standards that the nominee should be held to. And don't forget the juggling of hypocrisies that will take place during the confirmation hearings...
Government entities spying on the American people, illegal mandates, and judicial tyranny are just a few of the symptoms of an out-of-control government. And when individuals stand up to the tyranny, they pay the price. Will the American people stand up to the tyrants in government and say "No More!" Will we stand our ground, or will we fold?
As I look at the 2020 elections, and what has been done in response, I see the American people doing many of the same things that led to the revolt in 1946. Will we condemn some future generation to fight to regain their rights on the battlefield, because we were unwilling to fight for them at the ballot box? Will the American people learn their lesson from history?
If we wish to live free, we need to allow others the freedom to think for themselves. That does not mean you have to be the victim of misinformation. There are ways to weed out the wheat from the tares, but it will take some work. Today, we'll look at some examples of misinformation...
While court fights and censorship have been in the news, many of these mandates are killing people. Will the American people sit meekly by while those in our government commit crimes against humanity? The Supreme Court recently "split the baby" when it comes to the OSHA and HHS "vaccine" mandates...
According to the CDC, approximately two-thirds of Americans have voluntarily submitted to participate in a medical experiment. Yes, voluntarily. You may have been coerced and threatened, but no one tackled you and stuck a needle in your arm; ultimately, you agreed to roll up your sleeve and take the shot...
If tens of thousands of people were willing to show up in cities around the world, then we cannot all have bought into the COVID madness. While there is good news, we need to remember there are still a number of people, many of them in positions of power, who wish to strip you of your rights, your liberty, and your very humanity...
Who decides the rules? Who decides what are laws will be? Who decides who has what power? The constitutions of most of our states say that all power is inherent in the people, but many in government act as if they have all of the power. I think it's about time We the People learn to remind those in government that they...
We're seeing medical experiments being performed on the population at large without informed consent. We're even seeing our children's education being used as a political football. Yet it appears only a few Americans are doing anything about it. What does it say about the state of liberty and rights in America when the people as a whole refuse to...
As an election year, 2022 is a job review for all members of the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. How do you judge the work of your employees in Washington, D.C.? Will you fire those who have violated their oath to support the Constitution, or will you vote the same old way? Will you work to save the republic or sit back and watch freedom, liberty, and rights disappear?
If we are fighting for the soul of America, then we should be engaged at the ballot box. We must start by preparing that particular battlefield. We must work to make sure our elections are free, fair, and transparent. When asked what kind of government they had given us, Benjamin Franklin said, "A republic, if you can keep it."
If you've encouraged any state or local official to accept federal money that is not authorized by the Constitution, then by proxy, you have accepted a bribe. And like anyone else who has taken a bribe, you have submitted yourself to the person who is handing out the money. He who pays the piper, calls the tune. But are the American people doomed...
This is not new in America. It happened in Mao's cultural revolution, Pol Pot's killing fields, Castro's Cuba, and Hitler's Germany. Will the American people sit back and watch while our country slides into tyranny, or will we stand up and snatch liberty from the brink of the abyss?
In the recent Supreme Court cases regarding stays against the OSHA and HHS vaccine mandates, it appears the court decided to split the difference. So today, if you work in the private sectors, your employer is not being forced to require you receive the COVID shots, that is unless you work in the healthcare sector. What does this mean for the future of rights in America?
From the Head Start vaccination mandate to Wokism being taught in the schools, government actors not only think they know better than you how to raise your kids, but they also claim the power to do so, even against your will. American parents do not have to stand for this abuse, but it will take some education, and a willingness to say...
Now, almost two years after the start of the COVID scaredemic, more and more evidence of the lies, exaggerations, and manipulations are exposed, what are the American people going to do? Will we sit back and watch while tyrants ignore the Constitution and chip away at our rights faster and faster, or will we stand our ground and regain the liberty that is our birthright as Americans?
From all sides generally ignoring the Constitution to the hyperbolic lies used to justify the mandates, this case shows the rot and corruption at the heart of our government. The question we should be asking is, can freedom and liberty in America survive when those in our government are so corrupted?
Have the American people become detached from reality and delusional? Let's take a look at some recent evidence and news reporting to see if Dr. Robert Malone is correct. If he is, then we need to look at what we can do to save our sanity and our country...
How can a nation be considered free if the people are not in charge of their government? How can we call ourselves the land of the free when we are ruled by the dictates of others in direct contradiction to the constitutions and laws that created the offices they hold? If We the People wish to be free, we must regain control of the governments we...
Have you taken the time to consider what are the greatest domestic threats to our Constitutional Republic? Is it COVID-19, Critical Theory, Cancel Culture? Is it the Republicans or the Democrats? I contend that while all of these are threats, the greatest domestic threats to our liberty are...
Think of all of the issues we have today; how many of them either stand, or will stand, on the decision of a judge? Without ethics, America is just a very large, very powerful, banana republic. It's not just the courts that require ethics. The Congress, the President, even the military, and our educations systems can only be effective if they are filled with ethical people. So what are we to do?
Those we elect to office are our employees, shouldn't we know what they are doing? How can we judge the quality of an employee if we cannot see their work? Perhaps, since the year is new, this would be a good time to resolve to demand more transparency from our employees in government.
From criminal charges to civil suits, one of the main duties of government is to hear these cases and attempt to find justice. But like any other human system, there are flaws in the judiciary. Today, let's take a look at some examples of the good and the bad. Maybe, when we learn more about how the system is supposed to work...
From your right to control your business to suits about searches and surveillance, there are plenty of examples of people trying to protect their rights. If they succeed, they will protect your rights as well. Today, I want to look at several lawsuits, some state and some federal, where people are attempting to protect their rights...
Since COVID dominated so much of 2021, we should look at some of the consequences of the decisions made and our unwillingness to hold our elected employees accountable to their oaths of office. Some of the best things that happened in 2021 were the American people who stood up to the tyranny...
Over time, government schools have become less about educating children and more about turning them into people who will follow directions and do what they're told. What happens when the American people are ignorant of basic civics, their rights, and their responsibilities?
In recent court filings, Meta admitted that the Facebook Fact-Checking system is a "protected opinion". How many people trust Facebook to check the facts for them? For that matter, how many are trusting government bureaucrats to check their facts. Only in the crucible of free speech can we weed out what is an opinion and what is a fact...
Do you think there will be a swelling of a love of liberty in the hearts of the American people in 2022? With the tyranny and infringement of rights that exploded in 2021 be rolled back in 2022? Based on recent history, the prognosis is not good. If We the People wish to live free, it will not come from some edict or campaign promise...
We need to look at some examples of why we shouldn't blindly trust government officials. How placing our trust in courts and bureaucracies actual makes us slaves to them rather than free people. Then I answer the questions of how to determine if someone is trustworthy and how you can prepare yourself to be freer in 2022...
If those of us who are willing to stand for liberty don't stand together, those who want to take our liberty will pick us off one by one. The good news is that there are more and more reports of people standing up for their rights, and businesses and agencies backing off. The battle isn't won, but we should take the good news when...
Ever walk into a business, only to be confronted by some "Karen" about wearing a mask, asking about your medical records, or being scanned with a thermometer? Some people stand up and shout about the tyranny, others simply comply so they can do what needs to be done and get out. Find out how you will be able to use this app to highlight those businesses that protect your rights...
Whether you want to own or carry arms or not, protecting the people's right to do so is central to the protection of liberty. Why are so many people seeking to take away the rights of the people to defend themselves? Could it be the lack of teaching the reason our Founding Fathers included the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
From disaster relief to the poor, from paying for schools to paying for healthcare, we all seem to want the bullies based in Washington, D.C., or our state houses to collect money for us. Yet few seem to consider the consequences of such actions. The Bible says that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil...
From those who will not tolerate Christmas, the idea that a black man committed a hoax, or that there was corruption in the 2020 presidential election, the number of people who will not tolerate a differing position seems to be growing. When intolerance grows, liberty declines. They are saying, "You do not have the right to think differently." That is not only where liberty dies, but the truth as well...
Taking the time to enjoy the good news is very important. From the Omicron variant to attempts to repeal unconstitutional and illegal mandates, we should not forget there is good news. And when we learn to look at the facts and data rather than the personality, we can live as free citizens again...
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, advertising for "smart home" devices is everywhere. I wonder how many of the people buying these devices realized they are installing listening devices that are sending everything they hear to the parent company for analysis? Then, we'll look at some recent efforts of those in government to keep hidden what...
How often have you heard of a judge "ruling" in a case, or "blocking" some action until he or she has a chance to review it? The first grievance the Founding Fathers listed in the Declaration of Independence was that the king "has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
Can we see beyond what we are encouraged to focus on to see the "tricks" infringing on our rights and turning our children against us? Today, I want to look at several recent news stories and see if we can figure out the magician's trick...
Does anyone else find it interesting that the branch of government Alexander Hamilton said was the least able to injury your rights is today the most destructive of them? What can the American people do to combat this tyranny? Find out more here.
Has anyone taken the time to consider the costs of this ongoing scare campaign? Yes, people have died, yet the overall death rate in America is still only 1.6%. There have been almost 20,000 deaths coincident with the COVID jab. And there is evidence that the government-approved treatment had a 50% death rate when tested against Ebola...
"We've got to do something!" That is the common reaction when someone sees a problem. But what happens when the something that you do fix⏤doesn't fix the problem or makes the problem worse? Today, I want to focus on two solutions people have been proposing lately to fix some of our problems, term limits and an Article V Convention of the States. Some of you may be surprised to hear it, but some of these solutions may be worse than the disease.
Lately, it seems all COVID news is bad news. There is good news out there; you just have to find it. Today, I take a look at a few COVID stories to find the good news, something we could all use this holiday season. Then I spend the second half of the program answering your questions. If you would like to ask a question for a future program, please email me at questions@constitutionstudy.com. Listen to other episodes of The Constitution Study, available on podcast.
We have Fauci and the CDC calling for more vaccination, while the NIH admits it will be weeks before they even know if these "vaccines" will be effective. Lost in all of this trumped-up fear is the announcement from the doctor who raised the alarm about the new variant that its symptoms are mild. It appears that there are those...
It is not the Constitution that protects your rights, but We the People enforcing that law that does so. So what do we do when those we've hired to positions in government circumvent this supreme law? What happens when We the People no longer uphold and enforce the supreme law of the land. How can we secure the blessings of...
There are some that blame the fact that the US is a corporation run by tyrants. But is the US a corporation? Today, I answer that question and look at why and how we get so distracted. Sadly, if you want to see who to blame for the state of America and the government of the United States, you need to look no further than your closest mirror...
There are plenty of people out there who do not believe both sides could receive justice at the same time, but they did. Mr. Rittenhouse was found not guilty, because the jury believed the evidence showed that he was defending himself. The families of those Mr. Rittenhouse shot received justice as well. By seeing the evidence of the acts their loved ones committed...
Decisions about vaccines, teaching standards, even who is capable of taking care of your children should be your decision. However, more and more governments are claiming the authority to decide for you. From "vaccine" mandates to racist indoctrination, governments want to tell you how to raise your children...
Recent news about how the Biden administration plans to enact their mandates and coercive policies shows our future may look more like East Germany than the United States. Sadly, it's not just the federal government that does these things. Today we'll take a look at some of what has been put in the sausage of recent legislation..
The blessings of living in America. She's not perfect, but millions of people a year are trying to get into America rather than trying to leave. I will look a little closer at the pilgrim story we've all been told, including their experiment in socialism. We should not forget that if we don't protect what we are thankful for, our children and...
As examples of those in government abusing our trust, we have to ask ourselves two questions. First, do you trust those in government? Second, what are we going to do about it? These examples of the abusive power of government should encourage most Americans to action. Sadly, examples of parents standing up to abusive...
From policies to not enforcing laws to defunding and crippling our police forces, there are many places in America where the government is not fulfilling its promise to protect you. Even where those in government aren't blatantly leaving citizens without protection...
Rather than stopping the digging, it seems Washington, D.C. is bent on finding better ways to destroy our economy, deprive us of our liberty, and turn us into the third-world, banana republic hellhole we used to try scoff at. And when the American people go begging the federal government for relief, we find ourselves beaten...
From apparent prosecutorial misconduct to media malfeasance and social media bias on full display, it begs the question. Can We the People receive justice? And if not, why not and what can we do about it? Do we have a justice system or just a system?
You've probably been tempted to just tune out and let the chips fall where they may. I know I have from time to time. But if we sit out this fight for our rights and liberty, where does that leave us? When will the American people stop waiting for someone to come save us and realize that it is our duty to stand up and save ourselves?
Jen Psaki said in a press conference that federal law trumps state law, but that isn't always true. Join me as we look at the Supremacy Clause and the Tenth Amendment to see who truly reigns supreme under what circumstances...
We're told we must do this "for the children!" That would explain why so many people from presidents, mayors, and even educators seem out to get our children. From pushing experimental COVID vaccinations to public school indoctrination, it appears that the agenda is to train our children to be good little subjects, to do what they're told...
It's about time the American people realize that those in Washington, D.C., our statehouses, city halls, media, and business have been crying wolf for years. Sure, we can focus on COVID-19, but how many of you remember "The New Ice Age" and "Overpopulation" scares of the 1970s? How many times were we told that the world would end from...
It seems too many Americans have traded their essential liberties for the empty and vapid promise of safety and security. Until the American people stop bending the knee to a government they created, they will continue to be their slaves. And for those of us who refuse to bend the knee, we need to seek ways of living for ourselves as the bullies...
Let's not make this Veterans Day merely about parades and wreaths, but about personally recognizing each and every veteran we encounter. Let this day be a reminder of the debt we owe these find men, women, and families. And let us pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor to supporting them as well...
Shouldn't we require those who exercise our powers in our name not simply do something, but do something effective? Today, I want to look at some of the "somethings" that are worse than what they claimed to fix. From gun cases to vaccine mandates, let's look at how our desire to "do something" has set us up for failure.
We trust that those in government will fulfill their oath of office to support the Constitution of the United States. Based on recent events, should we trust those in government? And before you throw your hands up in frustration, ask yourself, what happens if we, as a people, continue to do nothing?
We've been talking a lot about what the federal government has done to infringe on our liberty with mandates. Isn't it time we look at how the states are responding to them? Yes, some states and even cities have gone much further in infringing the rights of their citizens, while others have claimed they are opposed to those infringements...
Sure, there will be costs to standing for liberty, but isn't it worth it? Are you willing to look at your children or grandchildren and explain to them that their freedom wasn't worth the time, effort, and expense to fight for it? America will be controlled by one of two groups, patriots or tyrants. Which group are you in?
It's well past time that the American people stand up to the bullies in government who have been subjugating us for decades. All of our founding documents show that We the People created government, that power is inherent in us, not government. Yet we've been trained to be submissive and do what we're told. This is probably why it seems...
The federal government goes beyond the powers We the People have consented to; the states not only have a right to stand up and say no, they have a duty to do so. They don't need to beg the federal courts for protection from the federal government; we just need to hire state officials with the knowledge that they are not servants of...
Using two of the biggest storylines in the news today, we need to look at the consequences we suffer when we don't take the time to verify if what we are being told is true, or even makes sense. We've been told by government actors to get the vaccine and wear masks, but have you checked the data to see the effects of those actions?
Few Americans seem to consider just how expensive those "free" services really are. We look to government to, protect us, shield us, even provide for us in contradiction to the Constitution. Yet how many Americans have asked what those illegal government services cost, not just in money but in the rights and liberties we must give away to get them?
Today, we again see a long train of abuses whose object is to reduce us under absolute despotism. Will the American people recognize their right and duty to throw off those who commit those abuses, attempting to grind us under their despotism? Will we pledge to each other our lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to support freedom, rights, and liberty?
From Congress claiming the ability to enact new powers via legislation, the intimidation of our fellow citizens, to the size of the House of Representatives, these are acts in violation of the Constitution. What are the American people and their states doing to ensure that they are effectively represented in our national legislature?
Today you can be called a domestic terrorist or an insurrectionist for openly and fervently disagreeing with a school board or standing up when states violate the Constitution in selecting their Presidential Electors. If you support the wrong political positions, you can be held in jail for accusations of minor offenses, denied medical treatment, and even...
It's amazing how much the government in Washington, D.C. today resembles the one in London in 1776. Yet, it seems the American people simply will not recognize this fact. Because of that, we are suffering the same indignities, the same violation of our rights that caused our Founding Fathers to go to war...
What are the American people to do? Once we learn that those in Washington, D.C., and our state houses are our employees rather than our masters, we will have the foundation to fight for our rights. When we develop the intestinal fortitude to stand against their criminal behavior, then we will be able to stop the advance of their tyranny...
Even without an executive order or regulations from OSHA (both of which would be illegal), companies across the country are instituting vaccine mandates because President Biden announced he was going to issue on EO. That is not the act of free citizens dealing with a federal employee. No, that is the act of a subject bowing, scraping, and kissing the boot of a king...
The Fourth through Eighth Amendments to the Constitution are called the "Due Process Amendment." What is Due Process? The Free Legal Dictionary defines due process as "An established course for judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of the individual." Yet, our right to due process seems to be all but ignored by lawyers, politicians, and everyday Americans alike. I want to take some time today and look at some of the attacks on our due process rights, and what we can do to protect them.
The good news is, we can slay the mythical beasts in Washington, D.C., our statehouses, and our city halls. Just as in those epics of old, the journey will be long and fraught with danger. But if we can screw our courage to the sticking point, point the sword of truth at those beasts, and together with others, defend our lives, our liberties, and our lands...
I've been warning the American people that COVID will be used as an excuse to take away your rights. And once those in government illegally assumes power, the only way to get it away from them is by force. Today, we are suffering the consequences of that lack of vision. The question we all must answer is, what are we going to do about it?
You can be denied the opportunity to go to a restaurant, a movie, even a ball game unless you are vaccinated. You can be denied the chance to go to school, or even keep your job if you don't get vaccinated. We'd love to blame the government or business for these atrocities, but ultimately these policies are put in place by people...
A visitor to the website asked, "How can a federal judge temporally suspend a state law?" That is an excellent question, but I don't think most people will like the answer. The visitor explicitly asked about the federal judge who placed an injunction against Texas Senate Bill S.B.8, which generally allows people to sue doctors who perform an abortion...
There are plenty of recent examples of propaganda being used against the American people, and we can see the effects of many of them, and I'll talk about some of them today. We need to realize, though, that with freedom of speech comes the freedom to use propaganda. What can we do?
We decided that at the age of five or six, we would hand our children over to the government to be "educated." However, several decades ago, it appears that our education system was turned into a social engineering project. Not enough to teach reading, writing, and arithmetic, now our children must be indoctrinated, brainwashed into a certain way of thinking...
What happens when the courts interfere with the people's exercise of their power through their elected officials? What happens when judges can simply refuse to assent to laws based on their opinions, not the law? If the ability of the American people to exercise their power through elected officials can be overruled by the opinion of a single judge, are we still a republic?
With all of the evidence suggesting that we are being lied to, why do we trust politicians, social media, or the media itself? It was former President Ronald Reagan who often reminded Americans to "Trust but verify." So who do you trust? And what is the criteria that you use to determine who you will trust?
It seems more and more Americans are not only submitting these cries of necessity, but are calling for it themselves. I guess William Pitt was right about the plea for necessity, "It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves." It appears that America is populated mostly by slaves. Look at your life. Do you submit to government because...
We beg governments to pass laws to protect us, we sue in government courts, and when we don't get justice, we do nothing. Does that describe a free citizen or a subject? When we beg to the government to protect us, we may get a redress of our grievance or we may get further injury. History has shown that we tend to get...
What are we doing to protect our children? Not just from COVID-19, but from unfounded accusations, politicians practicing medicine, and from the mind virus of fear and uncritical thinking. Let's see how a little preparation can help you defend yourself and your children from government overreach, and look at examples of our children needing protection from the mind viruses of fear and racism...
Dr. LaTulippe documented his trials in his recent article "My David and Goliath Moment Against the Oregon Medical Board," and today, we discussed how the State of Oregon has been defaming his character, denying him free speech & due process, and attempting to intimidate him to make his medical decisions based on political standards.
What is the future of America if we continue to place emotions over reason? How can rights be protected when someone's feelings can supersede them? Have we reached the time when we have to explain what it means to be free to the rising generation? And since our current institutions seem unwilling to teach reason, rights, and liberty, who will...
Are these countries a preview of what America will look like in the coming years? Dr. Ming Wang will tell us what it was like growing up in Communist China during the Cultural Revolution, without freedom, rights, and opportunity. And then Cathi Chamberlain about her reporting of what has been going on in Australia...
Sadly, if I were to look at freedom in America as a patient, it would be on life support. I say that because our freedom to live at liberty, speak what we please, even think as we please is quickly disappearing, much like the heartbeat of a dying patient. Will We the People do something to heal freedom and liberty in America before it dies?
Is there justification for the American people not trusting the government of the United States to protect their rights? More importantly, what does it say about the American people that we not only hire people who are failing at protecting our rights, be we keep hiring them over and over again?
Many have been looking to the states to defend them against Biden's illegal mandates. But the states are looking to the federal government to protect them rather than protecting their citizens for themselves. Groups are talking about suing the Biden administration, but that is asking the federal government (the courts) to protect us from the federal government...
Governments in America are running headlong into a dictatorship, tyranny, and despotism. Yet, the majority of the American people stand by and do nothing. They watch as their representatives, employees they hired to exercise their power in their name, turn more and more citizens into subjects and slaves....
What happens when we allow ourselves or others to break the law for a good cause? Not only do we get mandates, demonstrations, but we get pressure to do the wrong thing. What I've noticed recently is how often people claim it's okay if they do the wrong thing because it's for a good cause...
These hypocrites are claiming that they are trying to stop misinformation, while they spread demonstrable lies with impunity. These people are coming for your freedoms of speech, press, and so much more. The question is, what are the American people going to do in the face of such despotism?
We all love the fireworks and parades on Independence Day, but it seems that Constitution Day is pretty much ignored. So let's remember why we have a Constitution, what it was created to do, and what We the People can do to use it to protect not only our rights, but those of our families, our neighbors, and everyone...
If the American people are as complacent as the German people were in the 1930s, then we will be just as complicit in the guilt of our tyrants, and they were. We cannot depend on federal courts to protect us; they are not only part of the very government reducing you to utter despotism; they have worked hard to make it happen...
What else could you call it but an all-out war against Americans' rights, freedoms, and liberty? If the acts of those in Washington, D.C, are disgusting, the passive acceptance of so many Americans is the very creed of slaves that William Pitt (the younger) described back in 1783. It's time to get loud...
Today, there are multiple entities using their power, legitimate or otherwise, to bully the American people into becoming test subjects for experimental medical products. It started with governments, now schools, businesses, and even individuals are attempting to bully you into compliance with their wishes. Will the American people bend the knee to these tyrants...
Judges do not rule, and neither do they make law. So what happens when America as a whole⏤lives under the delusion that judges rule and make law? We turn them from disinterested arbiters of the facts into oligarchs who rule from their benches. The question is, can the American people fix the mess we've created?
What happens when people are governed without any rules in place? We then cease to be a republic and become an oligarchy. In fact, the only difference between America today and the Soviet Union or Communist China is we elect our dictators rather than having them appointed over us...