Author Archives: Darrin

What? I have to pay her attorney fees too?

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Darrin

Unfortunately, I often hear those going through a divorce proclaim, “She won’t contest much. I have all the money so she can’t afford to fight the divorce.” Not only does this show a lack of maturity in the person making … Continue reading →

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Why Doesn’t the President Stop the Rioting?

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Darrin

Many people have asked, “Why doesn’t the President just send in the military or federal agents to stop the rioting in our cities?” The answer is quite simple. He can’t. Not unless the State legislature or the Governor of the … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Speech

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Darrin

This week, the European Court of Human Rights issued a ruling that threatens to destroy free speech throughout Europe and possibly the world, as some of our Supreme Court Justices look towards foreign courts in rendering their opinions for US … Continue reading →

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A True Conservative Condemns the Violence and Hate

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Darrin

This last week we have seen some despicable acts committed by men who claim to be conservative. First was the mailing of potential explosives to liberal politicians, activists, and media outlets. The second was the horrific shooting and killings of … Continue reading →

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The Much Abused Commerce Clause

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Darrin

Do you ever wonder why, if the Constitution created a Federal government with very limited powers, why the Federal government today seems so powerful? A lot has to deal with a very poorly reasoned Supreme Court case dealing with a … Continue reading →

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Why pay the President and Congress During the Shutdown?

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Darrin

With the Government shutdown now occurring, many are asking why the President, Members of Congress, and Federal Judges still getting paid?  The answer lies in the Constitution. The President. Article 2, Section 1, Clause 7 provides, “The President shall, at … Continue reading →

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Expectation of Privacy: May Not be as Extensive as You Thought

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Darrin

Did you know that the word “privacy” never once appears in the Constitution?  So where does our expectation of privacy come from?  The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution declares, “The right of the people to be secure in … Continue reading →

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The Electoral College: Why It’s Needed

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Darrin

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the Electoral College and some who have argued for its abolishment.  However, the Electoral College is critical to our freedom and our form of Government. The Founding Fathers understood that the … Continue reading →

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The Founders’ Right to Keep and Bear Arms: The True Palladium of Liberty

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Darrin

This paper was written by Russell Liechty and is reprinted here with permission from the author. The Founders’ Right to Keep and Bear Arms: The True Palladium of Liberty  “The true spirit and meaning of the amendments . . . … Continue reading →

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Washington and Jefferson On Slavery

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Darrin

 This post is from a paper I wrote in Law School. When I have a chance, I should like someday to take more time to research and develop the topic further. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson on Slavery Introduction Many … Continue reading →

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