In 1913, Amendment XVI was ratified by the states, changing the constitutional funding of the federal government from taxes on goods and services to an individual income tax. Learn the history behind the 16th Amendment from The Constitution Annotated: Amdt16.2 Historical Background on Sixteenth Amendment Before the income tax, taxes on imported goods funded our …
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The House GOP Caucus censured four members for supporting conservative challengers, violating their rules against endorsing against incumbents. The censure was signed by the executive committee, including leading contenders for Speaker of the House in 2025. Texas State Constitution Article 3, Section 8 stipulates the duty of House members to judge qualifications and election of its members. The future House Speaker candidates’ positions and actions are under scrutiny.#
A KERA news article worth repeating: “Rockwall Republican who voted to impeach Texas AG Ken Paxton faces opposition from own party“ Relevant: applicable, germane, apposite, appropriate, suitable, fitting. Our Representative Republican form of government was created by We, the People. Our government was not the creation of a dictator or a monarch. Its creation was …
The John Birch Society, once thought of as aligned with patriotic Republicans, is now opposed by some due to its misleading claims about the Convention of States proposition. The society’s historical support for such conventions is contrasted with its current denials. Despite this, proponents argue that the convention empowers states and citizens, and caution against accepting one-sided claims.
A Brief History of the 17th Amendment At the beginning of the United States of America, our form of government was a confederation of 13 states united by the Articles of Confederation (1777). Our founders elected a confederacy to prevent being under the heel of an all-powerful central government. At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, …
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In this content, John Adams and the Bible emphasize the importance of discerning truth. The writer discusses anti-Vietnam War protests and reveals the communist influence funding the protests, and details anti-Israel protests likewise funded by un-American groups. The piece also criticizes public education, and claims Joe Biden is betraying the country by not supporting Israel. The author advocates for knowledge as power.
Robby Starbuck’s Twitter video reveals shocking allegations of child trafficking and government corruption in Guatemala. The interview exposes US involvement and questionable financial transactions, implicating high-profile figures and NGOs. The Biden administration’s role in illegal immigration and criminal activity is brought to light, raising concerns about exploitation and manipulation in Guatemala.
There are four kinds of conservatives: Conservative Christian, Politician, Lawmaker, and Citizen. Each stays within specific boundaries. For example, a Conservative Christian adheres to biblical teachings, while a Conservative Lawmaker supports legislation aligned with their party’s platform. The current divisions within the Republican Party in Texas illustrate these distinctions.
Judicial activism involves court rulings influenced by the judge’s personal or political views rather than existing laws. It has stirred controversy in the U.S. Judge Juan Manuel Merchan is cited as a judicial activist, impacting both former President Donald Trump and citizens’ rights and freedoms. This raises concerns about the impact of injustices on society.
It has been said, “The Devil always overplays his hand.” Do we not see this in almost all election years? Is slander a new phenomenon? No, slander has been a tool of political candidates of low character throughout the history of the United States of America. Back in the 1800’s, the newspaper publishers “printed highly …
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