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September 16, 2011 J. Max Wilson

The Rise and Fall of Constitutional Government in America

To celebrate the anniversary of the U. S. Constitution on September 17th, I want to recommend that everyone take some time to review our founding documents and learn about their meaning and purpose. I have repeatedly found that the best … Continue reading →

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Tagged: claremont institute, constitution, founders, free, government, history, liberty, natural rights, PDF, recommended reading, scholarship, united states

March 28, 2011 J. Max Wilson

Book of Mormon Socialism: The Marxist Gadianton Robbers

Some LDS proponents of Socialism like to compare capitalism to the infamous Gadianton Robbers in the Book of Mormon. It seems a simple line to draw between the “Profit Motive” of Capitalism and the secret combination of the Gadiantons to … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2011 J. Max Wilson

Obama Hasn’t Changed His Position on Same-Sex Marriage

As you have probably already heard, the Obama administration announced this week that the president has decided that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional and he has instructed the Department of Justice not to defend the act in … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2010 J. Max Wilson

A Letter to the delegates to the 2010 Utah State Republican Nominating Convention

I sent the following letter to the delegates from my precinct to the Utah State Republican Nominating Convention which will be held on May 8th, 2010. If any of the candidates get’s 60% of the delegate votes at the convention, … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2010 J. Max Wilson

Why is the Health Care Law Unconstitutional?

Since the passage of the health care law on Sunday, a lot of us have challenged its constitutionality. Even before it was passed we suggested that it would violate the constitution. But since it’s passage I have seen a lot … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2009 J. Max Wilson

Some Questions for Proponents of a National Government Run Health Insurance System

I have a significant number of friends who are in favor of a national government run health care insurance program. They have touted its benefits. Here are some questions I would like them to answer for me. If you think … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2009 J. Max Wilson

Heads We Lose; Tails We Lose: Both Sides Wrong in The Proposition 8 Case Legal Arguments

I’m afraid that whomever wins the day in the California Proposition 8 legal battle, we all lose in the long run. I’ve been trying to follow the arguments presented by both sides to the California Supreme Court and while I … Continue reading →

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Tagged: constitution, government, lincoln, natural law, prop8, proposition 8, rights, same-sex marriage

December 19, 2008 J. Max Wilson

Bush’s Unconstitutional Auto Industry Bailout Using TARP

President Bush announced today that because Congress failed to authorize a bailout of the U.S. auto industry, by executive order the National Government will be bailing out automobile companies using funds from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) , which … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2008 J. Max Wilson

Voting for Proposition 8 And Against Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Irrational

Lately I have seen a lot of activity in blog comments and social websites where people who are promoting California’s Proposition 8, which will amend the state constitution to define marriage as only between a man and a woman, are … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2008 J. Max Wilson

Original Poetry: The Kingdom of Pyssemyre

I have shared a couple of my poems on my blog in the past (Why Osiris is Green and The Christmas Tree). Now, I have a new poem, just finished this week, that I want to share. While the poem … Continue reading →

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Tagged: ant, aphid, etymology, government, ladybug, lds, poetry, religion, symbolism

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Tag Archives: government

The Rise and Fall of Constitutional Government in America

Book of Mormon Socialism: The Marxist Gadianton Robbers

Obama Hasn’t Changed His Position on Same-Sex Marriage

A Letter to the delegates to the 2010 Utah State Republican Nominating Convention

Why is the Health Care Law Unconstitutional?

Some Questions for Proponents of a National Government Run Health Insurance System

Heads We Lose; Tails We Lose: Both Sides Wrong in The Proposition 8 Case Legal Arguments

Bush’s Unconstitutional Auto Industry Bailout Using TARP

Voting for Proposition 8 And Against Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Irrational

Original Poetry: The Kingdom of Pyssemyre

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