The Freedom Factory

The question of whether or not some law or action being taken by U.S. political leaders is constitutional is always showing up in the news. Such coverage begs the question, why pay attention to a piece of paper written over two hundred years ago? What relevance does this document have to politics in the modern world? And how does it affect my life?

A Contract

The U.S. Constitution is a contract between citizens and their government. It divides government into three branches. Each branch has certain powers, but none of them have total power. This prevents too much power being concentrated into the hands of one or a few people (despite popular consensus, Hope, Peace, and Change require more than one man). Concentrated power leaves a nation of millions subject to the whims of one individual. The Constitution prevents such a situation.

Protection

The Constitution states clearly what the government cannot do. Nearly all of its amendments begin with the phrase “Congress shall make no law…” Similarly, it delegates many powers to the states. This gives each state the freedom (each having varying demographics) to make laws that suit its own needs. This increases personal freedom by giving individuals the ability to make their own laws locally, rather than submitting endlessly to politicians in Washington DC (which is not even a state).

One Line between Freedom and Tyranny

The Constitution is inviolable because it restrains government. Without such a document, we have to rely on politicians to restrain themselves. This is obviously a difficult task even with the authoritative help of the Constitution. It is imperative that we do not allow politicians to break this contract, even when claiming national crises, emergency, or necessity. If we allow the Constitution to be ignored, then there is no stopping the control the Federal government will take over our lives. The Declaration of Independence declares that “all men were created equal;” therefore, we cannot allow ‘the few’ to rule over ‘the many.’

ACORN in the news: leftist group launches campaign of lawlessness to seize foreclosed homes, mysterious bank payment of $2 million, Obama promises ACORN role in White House policy, and NY ACORN leader confronted by TV anchor. In other news, regulators inch towards bank ownership, Medicaid receives emergency $15 billion from spending bill, economists predict recovery in 2010, Biden appointed “stimulus Czar”, and poll shows Americans trust politicians more than business leaders to run economy…just the latest in your Freedom Under Fire Report!

Everyday our liberties and freedom come under fire. The American Republic once protected its citizens from arbitrary abuse, extortion, and deliberate social engineering. Now the very same public servants who were meant to work for us connive daily on how to control our lives. The Republic is gone and we are left to fend for ourselves, to put up resistance to every encroachment on individual self-determination. The Freedom Under Fire Report provides daily coverage of the most important issues, so that you remain informed and ready to defend yourself. Read on and pass this around to everyone you think could benefit:

Regulators Inch Toward Bank Nationalization. Federal regulators will launch a revamped program to “shore up the nation’s troubled banks,” including the option of increasing government ownership. Reluctant to head down the road to nationalization, regulators continue to suggest that keeping banks private in the long run is still a priority: “Because our economy functions better when financial institutions are well managed in the private sector, the strong presumption is that banks should remain in private hands.”

Medicaid to Receive $15 billion from Spending Bill. Addressing the nation’s governors, President Obama announced that $15 billion of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be immediately available for Medicaid. Medicaid is a jointly underwritten program between the federal and state governments, designed to provide health coverage for the poor.

Economists Predict Recovery in 2010. A survey of leading economists forecasts a deep and painful recession through the end of 2009, at which point they see a modest recovery, followed by solid growth in 2010.

New Role for Vice President Biden: “Stimulus Czar”. Vice President Joe Biden has been appointed to oversee implementation of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Part of the spending bill will be maid immediately available this week for Medicaid programs.

Poll: People Trust Politicians More than Business Leaders to Fix Economy. According to a new poll it seems as though people have more faith in politicians to manage the economy than they do business owners and managers. 30% of those questioned have confidence in Wall Street executives to make the right decisions, while 75% believe Obama can do better. Republicans scored 53%, while Democrats in Congress scored 66%. Can lawyers and career bureaucrats really run businesses better than those who actually run businesses? This well written, witty article suggests Congress runs its business horribly. In fact, Congress manages its affairs so poorly that if it were held to the same standards to which it forces businesses, most members would be fired, or imprisoned.

Why is a Bank Paying Off a Leftist Group Attacking Banks? Bank of America forks over $2 million to ACORN Housing Corporation to “prevent foreclosures and educate people about finances and purchasing homes.” President Obama has long worked witih ACORN in his community organizing days, which explains why the majority of the Bank of America payoff is going to ACORN’s Chicago chapter.

NY ACORN Leader, Bertha Lewis, Confronted on Fox Business. Fox Business host, Stuart Varney, confronts ACORN leader about the group’s home squatting program. “Do you think that you’ve got a right to these houses? They’ve got a right to the house even though they haven’t been paying their bills?” “What right do you have to get my money to pay for you? I’ve read the Constitution and I don’t see that right.” Lewis tries several times to dodge Varney’s questions, positing parallel arguments, but Varney stops her on every occasion. Ultimately, the ACORN leader states:

“I wish we could force banks to our will, we wouldn’t have this problem.”

Obama Calls on ACORN to Shape Federal Agenda. With the recent resurgence of the radical leftist group, ACORN, which is receiving federal funding, and $2 million from Bank of America directly to the group’s chicago chapter, it raises questions as to the influence this group now holds over government. In a speech to thousands of community organizers, including ACORN, at the Heartland Democratic Presidential Forum on 12/1/07, Obama clearly sends a signal of support for the group saying:

“Before i even get inaugurated, we’re going to be calling you all in to help shape the agenda. We’re going to be having meetings all across the country with community organizations so that you have input in the agenda of the next presidency of the United States of America.”

Obama later refuted direct affiliation with ACORN, saying that his campaign does not need the group’s help. Obama could have been merely posturing to the group in the 2007 rally hoping to gain votes, but recent funding and other support for the group at least raises serious questions.