Douglas V. Gibbs

FCC and Obama Claims Federal Supremacy to Regulate Internet

When it comes to actions by the federal government, people get caught up in the myth that the federal government has legal supremacy over everything. If the federal government does it, we are convinced, the States must get out of the way. There is nothing you can do about it, the federal government is legally supreme in all cases, making the federal government king and ruler over all.

Fair Tax, Flat Tax, and the United States Constitution

As Federal Spending continues to skyrocket, and the deflation of the American Dollar worsens while the Federal Reserve keeps pumping fiat money into our weakened economy (while deceptively telling us we are in an economic recovery), we have come to the conclusion as Americans that something needs to be done about the madness.

The Brian Williams Untruth

Brian Williams lied. It turns out he was not on a helicopter that was hit in Iraq. He was not caught in a war scenario, and if he had been, he probably would have soiled his pants, and cried big giant pacifist tears. He's not the first to make such false claims, and he won't be the last.

No Extremists in Islam

The United States Government, the Mainstream Media, and the demands of Political Correctness all label Muslims committing terrorism as being "extremists." We constantly ask where the peaceful Muslims are. We are told that Islam is a Religion of Peace, and "radicals" who are committing atrocities in the name of Islam are not the true representation of Islam. The White House has gone so far as to label acts of terrorism as being "workplace violence," or "violence by extremist radicals uncharacteristic of Islam."

DRUDGE: Scott Walker Clear Front-Runner

As the 2016 GOP field for President of the United States takes shape, we have seen a clear division between the progressive establishment, and the conservatives. Mitt Romney has bowed out of the race early, but according to the media, his establishment colleague, Jeb Bush, is the front-runner of the massive field of republican candidates

Progressive Battle Tactics: Abortion and Homosexuality

To call politics anything other than a constantly raging war is to refuse to understand the truth about politics, and more specifically, the way progressives view political strategy. While Conservatives, Classical Liberals, and Constitutionalists realize the tyrannical desires of leftism, the groups that stand for the limiting principles of governance refuse to admit the reality of the progressive agenda.

U.S. Constitution Exceptions Clause, and Gay Marriage

An email I received recently asked about the Exceptions clause in Article III of the United States Constitution. Here is my reply: Dear XXXXXX,

2016: Scott Walker versus The Establishment

This writer has already established that Scott Walker is the best candidate to represent the Republican Party for President of the United States. He is fearless, stands on his principles, and in the State of Wisconsin, as governor, he endured attacks by the left and the labor unions that put him in a position to face three elections in four years. . . and Scott Walker prevailed, in a blue State, because of the positive results of his conservative policies, and his willingness to stand firm while under fire.

Islam, and the Tail of a Scorpion

Islam does not apologize, does not assimilate, and does not accept any other law than Muslim law. Their goal is absolute domination. Anything or anyone that says otherwise is either lying, or have been fooled into believing lies.

From Patriots to Fools

Americans, when faced with adversity, have always taken what was designed to destroy us, and turned it into something that unites us. The attacks on September 11, 2001, were designed to divide us, fill us with indecision, and encourage us to huddle in the corner in fear.

Illegal Alien Driver's Licenses in California Draw Opinions from Both Sides

In an attempt to desensitize America's opinion regarding illegal immigration, and in a move that adds ammunition to the argument that illegal aliens live among us and work beside us, California has become the latest of a number of States that have made effective laws granting driver's licenses to people that reside in California, but entered the United States without going through the legal processes.

Boehner Retains Seat as Speaker of the House, Punishes Dissent

The unconstitutional expansion of federal power began as far back as moments after the ratification of the United States Constitution. Under John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, during his thirty-six year run, the courts created legal precedents that stood in direct opposition to the Jeffersonian Republicans, who called for principles more in line with the Constitution that authorizes stronger State governments. The Jeffersonians were concerned about excessive federal power, and the expansion of a centralized system of governance.

The Republican Horse We Rode In On

"Where a constitution, like ours, wears a mixed aspect of monarchy and republicanism, its citizens will naturally divide into two classes of sentiment, according as their tone of body or mind, their habits, connections and callings, induce them to wish to strengthen either the monarchical or the republican features of the constitution. Some will consider it as an elective monarchy, which had better be made hereditary, and therefore endeavor to lead towards that all the forms and principles of its administration. Others will view it as an energetic republic, turning in all its points on the pivot of free and frequent elections." -- Thomas Jefferson to James Sullivan, 1797. ME 9:377

Budget Battle Looms, Boehner Approval Dwindling

Everything begins with the budget, and the Republicans are gun-shy. They have been beaten up so bad in the past, and falsely accused of hating Americans every time they force a government shutdown, that they are afraid to stand up against Obama and the Democrats on federal spending. Frightened, or not, the war has come to their doorstep, and it has become now. . . or never.

China Cracks Down on Freedom, Christianity

David Marshall explained when he was on the December 13, 2014 episode of Constitution Radio with Douglas V. Gibbs that in China a powerful underground Christian Church exists. Though some freedoms had emerged for a short while as Communist China toyed with the insertion of limited capitalism into their otherwise government-managed economy, as citizens become more defiant after tasting a small morsel of freedom, the communist leadership is cracking down on any public displays of Christianity, and any emergence of paraphernalia or information that champions liberty. The Chinese ruling class recognizes that with Christianity comes an increase in a demand for freedom, and the communists in control refuse to tolerate such a passion.

Terrorism and the Missing Southeast Asia Flights

This article is simply the offspring of observation, and speculation regarding those observations. The AirAsia flight that recently vanished, without a word, was being flown by Captain Iriyanto, a devout and active Muslim (and his co-pilot was a Muslim-French National). The pilot of the Malaysian flight that vanished without a word was also a devout Muslim, as was his co-pilot.

China Prepares for War

The Book of Revelation Chapter Nine, in the Holy Bible, says the Kings of the East will march an army of 2 million to Armageddon. Most Christian scholars that examine prophecy have identified China as the Kings of the East. I have always believed the "Kings" may include Islamic armies from the east, as well. Irregardless, there is only one nation that can boast an army of two million: China.

Responding to Liberals: Implied Powers

In a recent article on Political Pistachio, "Are Implied Powers Constitutional?", as expected, the disagreements came flowing in. Usually, when leftists, or conservatives that interpret the Constitution through case law, comment, their posts are laden with profanity, and intentional comments that serve to distract more than to carry on a reasonable conversation. The following comment, however, I approved and appears on the website, and now I would like to pick it apart, revealing the ignorance that oozes through it.

Killing our Future

A couple of weeks ago Yahoo Finance provided us with an article, copied from CNBC, titled, "We need more babies! Seriously, this is a problem." I thought that was fascinating, coming from a segment of the media that also routinely supports the slaughter of the unborn through abortion.

The IRS, and the "Icky" Conservatives

A liberal that used to frequent my radio programs and website, who went by the moniker "Mudkitty," used to argue with me on every issue under the sun, but would always include in her discussion with me that she appreciated my passion for what I believe, and that she would defend my right to say it if she had to go to the mountaintops to do so.