U.S. History

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Gary Galles
Few remember the reasons why the Federalists opposed the Bill of Rights, or why the Antifederalists (opponents of giving new power to the federal government) insisted that the new government be bound by them. However, since that debate still provides the basis for upholding our rights against federal assault, it remains as relevant today as two centuries ago. 
Gary Galles

Will Rogers' sense of humor can help keep our spirit of liberty alive by openly ridiculing what is in fact ridiculous about how government really operates. His humor gave free rein to his First Amendment freedom to criticize our government--using his wit, and the threat of public embarrassment that went with it--to keep politicians and bureaucrats in their place.

Hans F. Sennholz

The U.S. Congress, divided almost evenly between the two political parties, is deadlocked on many issues, but the President and Congress surprisingly are in friendly accord in matters of government expenditures, writes Hans F. Sennholz. The boosts surpass even President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society spending initiatives some 30 years ago.