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This article is from Theconversation.com 

https://theconversation.com/the-right-to-vote-is-not-in-the-constitution-144531

 

I found this article a real eye and mind opener.

The things we assume are rights.
The founders were wary about the obvious tyrannies from monarchies and dictatorships. 
But they also feared the tyranny of mob rule through democracy. 
The checks and balances between branches of the federal government were one impediment of tyranny. 
But lesser understood or explained is the check on us -- citizens.
The house of representatives are one speed bump against the passions of mob inflamed rule.
The Senate (which used to represent states) were another against the passions of the house and therefore the people.
The Electoral college is a check against large populous states being tyrannical toward smaller less populous ones.
 
Are we wiser now to risk our republic with unregulated democracy?
 
Mobs march chanting "THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!"
 Is it, really?
 
An interesting question. 
 

 

Banks Weasel the 2nd amendment

From American Heritage Financial Group's January 2018 Newsletter

Ultimately, our optimism remains rooted in the positive fundamental outlook.  Bear markets rarely occur outside of economic downturns, and current recession risk appears low both at home and abroad.  Given all this, my advice for investors is to stay invested but also to lower expectations. 

I recently watched John McCain being interviewed.

He's sliding deeper and deeper into the swamp. 

These descriptions may surprise both Mr. Trump's harshest critics and his most ardent followers.

If you or any family members have jobs as salaried employees, you might be surprised to learn that you're now going to be treated like hourly workers on an assembly line.
 

Is this the end of the Republican Party as we know it if Trump wins the nomination?

Persident Obama's reckless and obstinate insistence to continue and expand the Syrian refugee plan threatens national security