As monarchs go, Louis XVI of France wasn’t such a bad guy. He was a devout Christian who wanted to better his subjects’ lives by abolishing torture and involuntary servitude, granting “liberty of conscience” to Protestants, improving conditions in prisons and hospitals, and arguing against warrants that allowed for imprisonment without trial, among other reforms. […]
Another much needed, incredible book by Dr. Miguel A. Faria—Contrasting Ideals and Ends in the American and French Revolutions (December 2024)—has been published. I not only enjoy reading Dr. Faria’s books for pleasure, but I always learn a great deal.[1-6] His latest book is no exception. I have always told people that to understand our
Former President Joe Biden was suffering from a cognitive decline before he was elected to the White House in 2020. During his term in office, it was evident to every American that Biden was incapable of serving as President. Often, he was forgetful of names, even people serving in his cabinet, and unable to express
Biden’s Autopen Was a Mighty Big Sword by Jeff Crouere Read More »
For 14 years, Syria has been engulfed in a civil war. Until three months ago, dictator Bashar al-Assad controlled the government, but he was overthrown by the Jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist organization. While Assad had many faults he did protect the Christian minority in Syria. However, as noted by
Why the Silence About the Slaughter in Syria? by Jeff Crouere Read More »
Article V of the U.S. Constitution outlines the two methods by which the U.S. Constitution may be amended. Article V reads: The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call
Is the Time Ripe for a Constitutional Convention? (Part 1) by Miguel A. Faria, MD Read More »
The American Founding Fathers established a Constitutional Republic with a federal system of government—that is, a national government vis-à-vis state governments. This federal system incorporated a series of checks and balances with separation of powers and both direct and indirect legislative representation. Within the conceptual framework, an Electoral College was created, which has served the
Let’s Keep the Electoral College (Part 2) by Miguel A. Faria, MD Read More »
