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What’s at Stake in the Dobbs v. Jackson Abortion Case

Published on January 9, 2022 By sirrahc

“While the line of questions posed by the conservative members of the Court were encouraging, a lot can happen in the next few months to alter opinions. I do not believe this current administration will tolerate any decision in the case that favors the pro-life side, especially if it undermines Roe.” — Troy Newman, President […]

The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates

Published on February 7, 2021 By sirrahc

“Use this sword against my enemies, if I give righteous commands; but if I give unrighteous commands, use it against me.” — Roman Emperor Trajan, speaking to a subordinate In my post a couple weeks back about Romans 13 and civil government, I referred to a book called The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates (2013) […]

Let the Legal Investigations Into Voter Fraud Proceed

Published on November 8, 2020 By sirrahc

“I will not rest until the American people have the honest vote count they deserve and that democracy demands.” — President Donald Trump President Trump refuses to concede the election, and I don’t blame him! Some are calling for Trump to just “let it go” in the name of peace and unity, etc. For those […]

New “House Freedom Caucus” to Push Conservative Agenda

Published on February 1, 2015 By sirrahc

“If the RSC shrinks from its duties, if it allows the executive branch to establish the entire legislative agenda, if it refuses to “frame the issues” in a conservative manner by bowing to the ideological deviations in store, the Republican Study Committee will sink to an impotent posture. However, a new group of ideologically committed […]

DOMA and Executive Responsibility

Published on March 12, 2011 By sirrahc

“If executive officers were to adopt a policy of ignoring or attacking Acts of Congress whenever they believed them to be in conflict with the provisions of the Constitution, their conduct in office could jeopardize the equilibrium established within our constitutional system.” — Benjamin Civiletti, U.S. Attorney General under President Jimmy Carter Who knew defending […]