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Dave specializes on topics related to the United States Constitution, founding principles, and American history...
Modern Iconoclasm Offers No Panacea
Iconoclasm has provided no net benefit to humanity. The removal of monuments, religious imagery, and other cultural items has simply made it harder for individuals to learn from the past.
The Presidential Pardon as a Necessary Expedient
Rather than a partisan political tool, the pardon power acts as a tangible check on the federal judiciary, a mechanism that exists for good reason.
John Locke’s Appeal to Heaven: Its Continuing Relevance
Until the bitter end, citizens should remain diligent in their opposition to egregious acts through political action. Rather than a tactic of last resort, Locke’s appeal to heaven was a warning sign.
Thomas Jefferson and Slavery: A Twisted Narrative
Despite the typical narrative, Thomas Jefferson was deeply opposed to slavery, and the question of freeing his slaves was much more complex and complicated than most assume.
James Madison’s Bonus Bill Veto
To come to the same position as Madison on the federal construction of roads in the contemporary would brand one a lunatic or an apostate. This is despite the fact that such an opinion would align exactly with the so-called “Father of the Constitution.”
The American Founders as Neo-Romans
Upon an earnest study, it becomes immediately clear that the American founders sought to avoid the incidents that led to the end of the Roman Republic.