NY Appeals Court Justice Called Trump's $454 Million Fine in Civil Fraud Case 'Troubling'
A panel of five New York appeals court justices heard opening arguments on Thursday in former President Donald Trump's appeal of the massive $454 million fine (plus interest) he was ordered to pay.
A panel of five New York appeals court justices heard opening arguments on Thursday in former President Donald Trump's appeal of the massive $454 million fine (plus interest) he was ordered to pay at the end of his civil fraud case in February. Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for overstating the values of his assets on bank loan applications, which is actually a common practice among commercial real estate developers. Trump's sons, Donald Trump, Jr. and Eric Trump, were also found liable for fraud and fined approximately $4 million each…READ MORE…
The Vanishing, More Perfect Union
Ballot harvesting, drop boxes, robocalls, flyers, brain-numbing commercials, and biased opinion columns may win elections, but common sense Judeo-Christian ethics are the enduring cornerstone of a “more perfect union.”
The Federalist Papers, along with the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution should be at the top of every American’s reading list. Here are a few blurbs from Federalist 15 that could have been written last week:
We’re approaching the final stage of national humiliation.
We owe tremendous debts without a satisfactory provision for repayment.
We have valuable assets under the control of foreign powers.
Our troops, our treasury, and our government are in bad condition, and our words are not taken seriously by other nations.
Our situation has become…READ MORE…
Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Man Who Chose to Act in the Face of Evil
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a man of deep faith, intellect, and conviction, known for his unwavering commitment to Christian principles of love and justice. Born in Germany in 1906, Bonhoeffer became a Lutheran pastor and theologian at a time when the world was spiraling toward chaos. As Adolf Hitler rose to power, Bonhoeffer found himself at a crossroads. While he was a dedicated pacifist who preached the gospel of love and nonviolence, he was also faced with the horrifying reality of the Nazi regime’s atrocities. This internal conflict set the stage for one of the most profound moral struggles of the 20th century…READ MORE…
Small Government vs. Limited Government
While the idea of small government may be appealing in its simplicity, it misses the mark when it comes to the constitutional vision of governance. The U.S. Constitution does not demand a government that is small; it demands a government that is limited…READ MORE…
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