The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While most people are familiar with the Bond movies, the franchise started 70 years ago when Ian Fleming wrote the book Casino Royale and introduced the world to 007. As a young man, I was very interested in these types of spy thriller books and movies. Some of my favorite series are James Bond, Jack Ryan, and Jason Bourne. This was brought to mind after reading an article...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You'd be wrong if you thought the silly season around recent Supreme Court decisions was over. The fact that people disagree with the court's opinions should surprise no one. However, in today's narcissistic and childish political environment, simply disagreeing and criticizing is not enough. And if you think providing facts and data will calm the masses, I have a bridge to sell...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Each year, the Supreme Court term ends with the month of June. That is when the court usually releases its most important and controversial opinions. It’s also when the court releases the largest number of opinions in the shortest amount of time. You can’t have this vast number of Supreme Court opinions released without dozens of “experts” and pundits often spouting crazy ideas...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Happy Independence Day! While the entire world has a Fourth of July, only in America is this Independence Day. While most Americas will celebrate our independence today, I think very few will consider how dependent they have become. Consider this line from the Declaration of Independence: "[A]ccordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you ever look around and wonder why things are the way they are? Is it just random chance, or is there a design behind the chaos in our world? I think the answer is yes. There is a design that the turmoil we are experiencing is being engineered to deliver us to someone else's desired outcome. To discuss this topic, I have Dr. Marlene McMillian joining me to discuss her article...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How can you tell when a politician is lying? The answer, generally, is, "Their lips are moving!" I have used this joke as an example, not of the corruption of the political class but of the American citizen who continues to hire liars, cheats, and thieves to represent them. But what happens when we become so conditioned to lies that we not only accept them but reject the truth? In her book...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There are two main senses for the definition of the word “Institutionalized” in this context: “established as a common and accepted part of a system or culture” and “created and controlled by an established organization.” Government institutions were created as a part of our culture to do what we agreed was best done collectively. These institutions that are supposed...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Words matter. That is why I keep referring back to dictionaries and other documents to show what the words I’m using mean. It’s also why I refuse to submit to the false language that has become so much a part of Western society. Then I came across an article by Dr. Marlene McMillan, who put a name to what I’ve been seeing, “Social Engineering.” The manipulation...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Caveat emptor or buyer beware. These words are just as true for the news and media we consume as any product you may buy. This makes me wonder why so many Americans seem willing to listen to just about anyone who calls themselves an expert without checking their facts. I may be dating myself, but I remember family members reading through Consumer...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When he was running for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, John Edwards repeatedly stated that there were two Americas, one for the rich and another for the poor. While there may be a kernel of truth to that statement, at its core, it was another hyperbolic class warfare trope designed to curry favor and votes. Today, it is quite obvious...