Notes from the Resistance
The Trump administration argued that the NFA regulations could still be justified under the Commerce Clause. [More]
And I argue back that we need a Bruen-type ruling on what history, text, and tradition say the understanding of what the Commerce Clause authorized was at the time of ratification.
We need it for every single delegated power.
[Via Michael G]
Gorsuch Abandons Originalism (Again) With Claims America Isn’t A Christian Nation [More]
True, there’s no state religion, and no religious test can be used to hold office.
That said, the Constitution was ratified with the consent of Christian citizens on the condition that it would “secure the Blessings of Liberty to [them]selves and [their] Posterity.”
The Founders knew what they were up against.
Funny, how many recent arrivals are intent on making it an Islamic one.
Well, would’ja look at that?
Most prominent Muslim politicians in America are for gun control. Nearly all visible Muslim elected officials at the federal and state levels—such as U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as well as various state legislators—are Democrats who consistently advocate for stricter firearm laws, universal background checks, and bans on assault weapons.
Just another generation or two, right, gunfluencers?
[Via bondmen]
Then it becomes de facto disqualifying for any of them to take the oath of office required by Article. VI.:
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution;
The American Founders, having studied Rome’s failure in detail, deliberately designed a better system. They created three formal branches with stricter separation of powers — but they did not stop there. They explicitly empowered a Fourth Branch: the sovereign, educated, and armed citizenry itself. [More]
Some might even call it a core purpose.
FYI, I’m almost done with Miguel Faria’s latest that includes extensive analysis of Rome during this period and will be posting a “thumbs up” review when I am. I feel bad because I’ve had it for months but it’s long and very detailed, and circumstances have forced me to just read a little at a time.
[Via Michael G]
BREAKING: JD Vance RIPS into Thomas Massie at Turning Point Event [Watch]
Here’s the thing I never hear his critics address:
When he takes a position contrary to what the president and party are pushing, what does the Constitution say?
The White House has cut ties with a non-profit over its links to an LGBT group that is being investigated over possible foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The state department said it had “completely severed and dismantled” its relationship with Utah Global Diplomacy (UGD) after its links to Armed Queers SLC, a pro-gun LGBT group, were unearthed online. [More]
Forget group ideologies and associations.
Anybody see a delegated power for financial ties with any group in Article.II.?
[Via Dan Gifford]
Trump Admin Planning to Toughen U.S. Citizenship Test — Plans For Essay Requirement and More Proof of ‘Good Moral Character’ [More]
Yep. Government should exercise no power and take no action that does not “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.”
So… what are they gonna ask them about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Second Amendment…?
And what can they get wrong and still “pass”?
Iran orders closure of Strait of Hormuz — putting one-fifth of world’s oil supply at risk [More]
And Trump promises more if they retaliate.
So much for “We’re just going to take out the nukes, honest.”
Did someone way “regime change“?
Let’s see, how do they retaliate?
We strike military targets. They target civilians.
Let’s see what happens to that “increasing appetite” when their people here start doing that. Speaking of which, file this under “WTF?”
I want the Constitution observed. Since this affects me and mine, I want my representatives to weigh in. Calling someone who agrees with that a “pathetic loser” is ad hominem, a logical fallacy. It does not speak well to position or character.
Oh, and I’d like to see the evidence.
Still, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge how we got to this point.
UPDATE
Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq
[Via Jess]
The Founders didn’t just rebel, they reasoned. [More]
Excellent short essay about what made America different…
If it whets your appetite, I’ve got a longer read for you.
There’s a reason Marxist Democrats want anyone who espouses founding principles rejected by their mobs as a fascist. The real revolution wasn’t the rebellion, it was the idea that people can govern themselves without monarchs.
And there’s a reason why the left has co-opted that concept to replace kings with commissars.
[Via WiscoDave]
“We should replace our piece of crap Constitution.” [More]
Elie Mystal seems to be under the mistaken belief that the Constitution only protects us from her.
Knowing what Jacobins are capable of, she’d [UPDATE: he’d] do well to realize some of us, with the arms, capabilities, and will, will not go gentle onto that good tumbrel.
[Via bondmen]
The Constitution page on President Donald Trump’s White House website is showing a 404 error. [More]
I dunno, The Hill and MSNBC may just be playing “Gotcha” here and this is something that’ll come after immediate action priorities are taken care of. Speaking of which… You can’t deny the guy has been busy these first few days and my Firearms News editor has invited me to comment on the lack of 2A mention. I said let’s give it his first week.
When the WH site does put up a Constitution page, let’s hope they get it right this time.
What more proof is needed that when the Deep State runs things, the president is just a figurehead?
Yeah, right, the problem is the Constitution.
[Via bondmen]
Human Rights Campaign president says we must “reimagine“ democracy to be “more revolutionary” than the “little piece of paper“ our founders drafted [More]
Naturally, she says RKBA is not a human right.
[Via Michael G]
The Supreme Court struck the ban down, making it clear that if you wanted to ban bumpstocks you had to do it the right way, which is the way the Constitution outlines, which is actually passing a bill through Congress and having it signed into law by the president. [Watch]
“Left unsaid is where Congress derives such authority in the first place, as the power to regulate and ban arms is nowhere delegated to it in the Constitution. The only clear mandate is ‘the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.’ By any branch of government.”
Change my mind. Show the section and clause.
I expect our would-be leaders to know this stuff.