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The Hilarity of Hashtags and the “Whole Constitution”

Over the past week some activity by the left—including President Obama’s campaign team—has given even this lofty lawyer the chance to chuckle and get in on some well-deserved ribbing of the latest attempts by progressives to either shut us liberty … Continue reading

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The Repeal Amendment: Good, Bad, and Ugly Arguments (Part 2)

Continuing from yesterday’s post, I’m rounding up and discussing arguments that have been made against the Repeal Amendment since it was introduced last week. Nullification: Today, “nullification” is the most effective label wielded against federalist challenges that would buttress the … Continue reading

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The Repeal Amendment: Good, Bad, and Ugly Arguments (Part 1)

The Repeal Amendment, having roots in Wyoming, received attention this weekend here and elsewhere. Some of the discussion has been very thoughtful, some not. In this post (one of a two-part series) I round up the criticism against the bill … Continue reading

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The Repeal Amendment: A New Birth of Federalism

Yesterday a group of legislators introduced the Repeal Amendment in both the United States House and Senate.  Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi is the main sponsor of the amendment in the Senate, and Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis are … Continue reading

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