by John Ellis My wife flew out west this week for work. Over the course of her travels, she had to sit in airports due to flight delays. Since air traffic controllers are not getting paid, many are calling in sick to work causing flight delays around the country. And, really, can we blame them? … Continue reading Time for a 28th Amendment? Congressional Pay and Government Shutdowns
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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Part 2: A House Divided Cannot Coexist
by John Ellis In 1845 the American Anti-Slavery Society published a booklet titled “The Constitution a pro-slavery compact; (vol 11) or, Extracts from the Madison papers, etc.” It’s mainly composed of selected portions from Madison’s carefully kept records of the Constitutional Convention and a few other pertinent documents from the Founding era. As the booklet’s … Continue reading The Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Part 2: A House Divided Cannot Coexist
Donald Trump Totalitarian Watch: Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech Edition
by John Ellis Six months ago, on March 13, I wrote that “it may be time to begin planning a farewell party for free speech in America.” As it turns out, if you haven’t already baked your “Farewell, Free Speech” cake, you may no longer have the time to do so. At the very least, … Continue reading Donald Trump Totalitarian Watch: Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech Edition
Practically Known Theology 