The Reflexive Twitching of the Epileptic Seizure Squad
(Author’s note: We here at The Trenches use the names of our authors, or at least distinct identifiers, rather than hide behind “Team” or “Staff” by-lines. Why? Because we’re prettier, and none of us have eating disorders. Maybe we should start – for the lulz.) The great social satirist, Ambrose Bierce, once defined a journalist [...]
In Which WaPo’s Greg Sargent Gets Pwned on 2nd Amendment/Constitution, Tucks Tail, Runs Away
Last Wednesday, I had an interesting and protracted “debate” on Twitter with Greg Sargent (one of many resident tyrants riding the Washington Post’s meager staff). The screencaps basically speak for themselves, but I’ll provide a bit of commentary at times, for the sake of context. It began when I questioned Greg’s assertion that large majorities [...]
Federalism Follow-up
I know what you’re thinking. “After those three posts in that series (somewhere around 12,000 words, in total), you’re writing another piece on federalism?” Why, yes. Yes I am. And, if you haven’t seen the others, you should read Part 1 (Context), and Part 2 (Theory), and, most importantly, Part 3 (Practice). Based on the [...]
Federalism: In Context, In Theory, and In Practice – Part 3
Part 3 – Practice This series began with a lengthy article exposing the latest attempt to circumvent the Constitution, under the rubric of “Progressive Federalism”. Another in-depth piece was posted yesterday, attempting to explain what Founding-era federalism actually is, as opposed to what we’ve been so carefully taught to believe. With that foundation laid down, [...]
Federalism: In Context, In Theory, and In Practice – Part 2
Part 2: In Theory In Part One of this series, I laid out the case that federalism has been widely misconstrued, mercilessly ridiculed, and meticulously bastardized throughout the 20th century. This has culminated, in the past two years, with Heather Gerken’s “progressive federalism” lunacy (which I exposed in gory detail in that piece). The fact [...]
Federalism: In Context, In Theory, and In Practice – Part 1
Ed. – Part 2 of this series is here. Part 3 of this series is here. Part 4 of this series is here. Part One: Context If you read The Trenches, follow any of our team on Twitter or Facebook, or speak to any of us in person, you’ve probably heard the term “federalism.” Further, if [...]
…Another Man’s Treasure
Or: “Maxims, Idioms, and Saws (Oh, My!)” There are hundreds of maxims and idioms which have become commonplace in the American English lexicon. As such, they are all but universally accepted as almost having the weight of law. Those familiar with my radio shows and/or other writings here at The Trenches will know that I [...]
(Power) Binge And (Threat) Purge
For the last six months here at The Trenches (and for many years before that, elsewhere), I have been sounding the alarm about those in the ranks of the GOP whose main intent is to steer it away from its creed. Their reasons for doing so have been exposed and demonstrated numerous times, and I’ll [...]
Of Penumbras, Patriotism, and Paradigms – Part 4
In the previous three installments in this series, I pointed out the aggressive ways in which Progressivism has insinuated its destructive ends into our society. In Part 1, I wrote about its deleterious effects on our courts. In Part 2, I explored the curious reactions some had to those court decisions. And, in Part 3, [...]