Our Judicial Branch Has a Legitimacy Problem
Our Judicial Branch Has a Legitimacy Problem
Contrary to the belief of most judges, their legitimacy does not come from the Constitution. Their legitimacy is a result of our consent to be governed. U.S. citizens and government functionaries have a pact of civilized behavior, in which we grant the government powers, in exchange for assurances that those powers will not be abused. The Constitution is merely our written contract laying out the terms and conditions of that pact. As it pertains to the Article III branch of government, we agree to give the courts the power to adjudicate disputes, and judges swear an oath to us that they will defend our founding principles without bias and according to laws passed by our elected representatives. But the legitimacy of the courts has been waning, ever since judges began treating their commitment to our agreement – their oath – as nonbinding. ...READ MORE...
Trump is the Beacon of Leadership
It is finally time in 2025 for a new awakening to move away from past ideologies and partisan politics (parties) to a world of facts, cognitive solution processes and reality. President Trump is the only global leader exercising this leadership method of problem solving by identifying a problem then developing a plan to solve that problem. This is what I call analyzing “reality” (the facts) and issues and coming up with specific solutions(s). ...READ MORE...
Israel expands Gaza City offensive: Protests flare from Venice to Nazareth • FRANCE 24 English
Israel will soon restrict or slow the flow of humanitarian aid into parts of northern Gaza as it intensifies its offensive against Hamas, an official said Saturday, a day after Gaza City was declared a combat zone. The move is expected to draw further condemnation of the Israeli government amid mounting frustration at home and abroad over worsening conditions for Palestinians and the remaining hostages after nearly 23 months of war. France24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. #Israel #Gazacity #protestsVenice ...WATCH HERE...
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