May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
“Abolition of debts . . . or . . . any other improper or wicked project . . . .” — James Madison, Federalist No. 10
READ MOREFor many reasons, you shouldn’t try to recreate the Constitution’s original meaning from sources arising after the Constitution was adopted.
READ MOREMadison was the most important single individual in the Constitution’s formation.
READ MORESome Federalists expressed pride in the Constitution precisely because they considered it more reality-based than Plato’s “Republic.”
READ MOREDeSantis has just helped educate us on the rule of law. For that he deserves our gratitude.
READ MOREIn drafting the U.S. Constitution, the framers composed a document unique for its balance and beauty.
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