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Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

The 17th Amendment removed State representation in the federal government, centralizing the government in Washington, and diminishing the voice of the States.  Ratified during the progressive era, the amendment changed the dynamics of the American System, opening a path for tyranny in the central government.  By eliminating the States' ability to participate in the federal government, it removed their influence regarding their own interests, and introduced ideology into the Senate, placing the powers of advise and consent into the hands of directly elected officials.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution, examining the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

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Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

The 16th Amendment established an allowance for Congress to enact direct taxation.  The same year the Federal Reserve Act went into action.  The Progressive Era gained full steam in 1913, followed shortly after by the 17th Amendment.  Direct taxation was never supposed to be enacted, and it was a political game connected to the Bailey Bill that created the environment needed to "soak the rich."  As for the Federal Reserve Act, the democrats split the republican vote to achieve their dream of private international bankers issuing, and manipulating, American currency.  The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, and the 15th Amendment protects the right to vote regardless of "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."  The 14th Amendment is where we will spend most of our time today, discussing the citizenship clause, the due process clause and the equal protection clause.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

The 12th Amendment changed the procedure for electing the President and Vice President originally provided for in Article II, Section 1, Clause 3.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

Chisolm v. Georgia revealed that the courts were trying to seize more power, and the people, and the States, needed to futher limit the Judicial Branch.  The 11th Amendment applies those limitations.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Laws of Nature and of Nature's God.  Rights are God-given, and powers to the federal government were given by the States, all other authorities are reserved to the States

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Constitution Study Radio, Lesson 17: Second Amendment - The Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

The right to bear arms is the right that protects all of the other rights.  Without the right to keep and bear arms, all of the other rights are in danger of being compromised by government.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Bill of Rights: Introduction

The Bill of Rights were originally intended only to apply to the federal government, but as time passed, partially through the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment, and partially through the incorporation of the Bill of Rights to the States by the courts, the original intent has changed.  Is that constitutional?  Is there a danger present in changing the authorities of the Bill of Rights?  Listen for the answer.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Lesson 12: Concerning the States

After completing the three branches of government, now it is time to turn to the States. . . beginning with Full Faith and Credit.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, and CreateSpace.

Lesson 11: Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch is supposed to be the weakest branch of the federal government.  The judiciary was established by Article III.

Join Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio as he journeys through the United States Constitution. We study the concepts, principles, and direct text of the U.S. Constitution from the original point of view of the Founding Fathers.

New episodes each Sunday Morning at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Go to Constitution Study Radio for all podcasts of past episodes.

Doug's book, 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is available on Amazon, andCreateSpace.