The Constitutional Line on Direct Taxes
Although some judges and other writers have been confused about direct and indirect taxes, when the Constitution was adopted the definitions were, as John Marshall said, “clearly understood.”
Biden’s Supreme Court Term Limits Proposal
Term limits on the Supreme Court are justified, but must be balanced by term limits on Congress.
Why Harris? (And About October Surprises)
“Another possibility is an October Surprise—an “emergency” designed to manipulate the election.”
“Our Democracy” and the Sandbagging of Joe Biden
Their commitment to “democracy” reminds me of how they cheered when the Supreme Court overruled 30 consecutive state referenda to impose same-sex marriage on the country.
More Evidence that “Direct Taxes” include Levies on Wealth and Income
In light of the evidence, it is astounding that confusion over the Constitution’s categories of direct and indirect taxes still persists.
Supreme Court Just Helped out the Real Colorado
Those who live in the Real Colorado, like those in other Western states, share the individualism and traditional values the “progressive” crowd would delight to destroy.
What Rep. Woodrow’s nasty Trump post tells us about ‘progressives’
“Progressives” advertise themselves as opposed to hate. Yet in my experience, some of them are very good haters.
Moore v. United States and the Uncertainty About “Direct” and “Indirect” Taxes
Some commentators have been building on the prevailing uncertainty to argue that wealth taxes are indirect and therefore need not be apportioned.
Wealth Taxes and the Direct-Indirect Tax Controversy
A law imposing a federal wealth tax would be unconstitutional unless the projected revenue was apportioned among the states by population.
Clearing Up the Confusion About the Constitution’s Term “Direct Taxes”
Misunderstanding the Constitution’s term “direct tax” led the Supreme Court to erroneously uphold Obamacare. Next, it might lead to a new federal wealth tax.
The Supreme Court Was Wrong About Taxes
The Constitution’s crucial distinction between “direct” and “indirect” taxes was well-understood by the Founders, but due to lack of scholarly guidance the Supreme Court often has gotten the distinction wrong.
Learn About Chief Justice John Marshall from Rob Natelson’s New Audio Series
Was Marshall really a model for liberal activist justices? Learn the truth in this audio series.
