James Madison arrived in Philadelphia 10 days early in May 1787 for what we call the Constitutional Convention. [FN22] He “began taking notes, many of which would form the basis for the Virginia Plan [FN23] with “a bold vision for a new government.” [FN24] 1/12

Several opponents of a national government w/greater powers than existed under the Articles of Confederation included Richard Henry Lee [FN25] and Patrick Henry, who said he “smelt a rat” in Philadelphia. [FN26] In that…

Risks are inherent in hitchhiking. Boredom of two hours’ standing at the side of the road in the middle of the night is not fun, but preferable to getting a ride from a homicidal freak adding to a body count. Dangers of hitchhiking were vague & stereotypical parts of movies VIII/XIV

about “rebellious youth.” I don’t remember hearing the term “serial killer” and no mention was made of killers who sought prey on or around specific highways. That whole time, as disclosed after his…

We pause for a moment to reflect on the possibilities of an Article V convention [FN1] by posing these questions:

a) Who stands to gain from an Article V convention?

b) What media are available to make a pitch for it?

c) Are falsehoods being advanced to make that pitch? 1/17

a) Monied interests that hate the rule of law will love an Article V convention.

May 19’s GOP primary in KY’s 4th Congr district w/a record $32 million spent, shows money flows when power is…

July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of one our nation’s founding documents. The Declaration of Independence:

1) Preamble notes basic principles of our founding. All are created equal w/certain unalienable Rights, w/Government by Consent of the Governed. 1/19

2) Main body cites facts “submitted to a candid World” to prove King George III’s absolute Tyranny and reads like a criminal indictment.

3) Formally declare the States independent and “absolved from all…