Thoughts from Maharrey Head

The limited government Republicans have gone the way of the anti-war left. They can't be bothered with the Constitution because they are in control now. There are walls to build and liberty to impose. On this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about it. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2EcvVZk Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issues and political dece...

When it comes to the Constitution, most people want to have it both ways. They say the Constitution is important and should always be followed until it gets in the way of their political agenda. Then they engage in all kinds of mental gymnastics to justify unconstitutional actions they happen to like. Progressives have been doing this for decades. But the Trump supporters are every bit as bad. In...

During his confirmation hearing, U.S. Attorney General nominee William Barr basically admitted nullification works. He called the current system with states legalizing weed despite federal prohibition "backdoor nullification." In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about Barr's comments, the states' success in nullifying federal prohibition and what it means for the future. You can...

Hemp and CBD are now legal in all 50 states! At least that's what most people think after the passage of the 2018 farm bill. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. There is still a great deal of confusion about the legal status of hemp generally and CBD in particular. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I cut through the clutter and explain exactly what the federal farm bill did and didn...

Donald Trump was really, really awful this week. And Donald Trump was really, really good this week. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the two sides of Trump and prove you can evaluate the actions of a president without getting caught up in a cult of personality. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2BxpTjy Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional...

Obamacare was both unconstitutional and economically ill-conceived. The passing years haven't improved it any. It's still unconstitutional and economically ill-conceived. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I reveal just how much "affordable" healthcare would cost my wife and I, along with some solutions we've found to cope. Visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2Uqgp2k Though...

In this episode, I give Attorney General Jeff Sessions the sendoff he deserves. I also talk a little about the war on marijuana and asset forfeiture. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2QCjAlf Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issues and political decentralization. When you're finished listening, you'll be 10 minutes closer to freedom!

You've probably heard people talking about the possibility of another civil war. Many people think America has never been more divided. In some cases, violence has even spilled over into the streets. Everybody is fighting for control of Washington D.C. But what if there was a better way? There is. The answer lies in federalism and decentralization. I explain in this episode of Thoughts from Maharr...

This episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head takes a little different direction. I just share some personal reflections on Taylor Swift, politics, lunch with my daughter and what's really important. I also announce the possibility of a new project. Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issues and political decentralization. When you're finished listening, you'll be 10 minutes closer...

Several times a week, I see Trump supporters touting the rising stock market and "booming economy" as proof of the president's economic prowess. Sadly, they are being led down a primrose path to ruin. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain where the standard GOP economic talking points go off the rails. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2pCWFKt Thoughts from...

Over the last few weeks, I have done quite a bit of ranting. This week, I decided to give it a rest. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I take a little more academic tone and discuss an oft-overlooked piece of advice George Washington gave us in his farewell address. You can visit the show note page here: https://bit.ly/2xuRmkz Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional iss...

I've come to a conclusion: there is a segment of Trump supporters out there who are delusional. They are so blinded by the cult of personality that they can't objectively look at reality. Last month, the Trump administration broke the one-month record for spending. In other words, Trump and his Republican colleagues in Congress are outspending every Democrat who came before him. If you feel angry...

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I burn my Nikes and eat Chick-Fil-A. Or maybe not. But I do talk about the latest political brouhaha and share a little news you probably haven't heard about that I think is much more significant. You can visit this week's show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2Cxv4DR Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issues and political decentral...

I'm an Obama loving dumbcrat. At least that's what some people think. Why? Because I criticize Pres. Donald Trump. Of course, this is absurd. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about it. You can visit this week's show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2PVItrZ Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issues and political decentralization. When you're finished listenin...

Immigration is a huge issue in America. But to be honest, it's not one that I get very worked up over. In fact, other than the constitutional issues, I'm pretty apathetic about it. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I delve into those constitutional issues and then explain why I just can't get very worked up about immigration. You can visit the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2P5vliJ...

When it comes to the legal system, Americans make a federal case out of almost everything. But a guy in Iowa took a different route. When Iowa police violated his rights, he didn't run to the feds. He sued in state court under the Iowa Constitution. As a result, the Iowa Supreme Court effectively overturned a horrible SCOTUS precedent in a big win for people in Iowa. In this episode of Thoughts fr...

Does the government have a "right to privacy?" Some cop thinks so. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain why he's full of crap. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2AZOaBC Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issues and political decentralization. When you're finished listening, you'll be 10 minutes closer to freedom! Visit my website at http...

To hear Donald Trump and his Republican supporters tell it, the economy is booming because of wildly successful Trumpanomics. But I think Trump is setting himself to take the fall when the bubble eventually bursts. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain why. You can visit the show notes page here: https://bit.ly/2Ob1kNR Thoughts from Maharrey Head focuses on constitutional issue...

It seems like half of America suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome. He could give every person in the country a bar of gold and people with TDS would protest it. On the other hand, we have the Trump worshipers. He could kill puppies on stage and they would tell you that despite what you see, this is making America great again. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about how pol...

A lot of people are pushing for Congress to mandate conceal carry reciprocity. It may sound like a great idea, but there are some serious constitutional issues. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I focus specifically on the idea that the "full faith and credit" clause authorizes Congress to pass such a law. Visit the shoe notes page: https://bit.ly/2Ne0Ypf Thoughts from Maharrey Head...

A lot of people blame the Constitution for the continual expansion of the federal government. But this is kind of silly. It's like blaming a contract when one party refuses to uphold it. If the other party doesn't bother to enforce it, you can't blame the contract. The real problem is people aren't willing to pay the price for liberty. What is that price? In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey...

I set off a firestorm when I posted the following on my Facebook page. "If your constitutional argument is 'Obama did... You have no principles." This wasn't a post about immigration. It was about constitutional principles. If you have any, you won't try to justify one president's unconstitutional actions by pointing out another president's unconstitutional actions. But if you're into stupid party...

Most people have heard of the Federal Reserve, but they have no idea what it does or just how much of an impact it actually has on the economy. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain just one way the central bank has wrecked the economy as revealed by a couple of recent news items. It will help you understand why we really do need to end the Fed! Click here to visit the show not...

Whenever I talk about government surveillance, I always get people saying it doesn't matter. After all, "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I challenge this ignorant mantra and explain exactly why we should care about surveillance. And if you're not convinced by the end, I have a little challenge for you! To visit the show notes...

If you care about state sovereignty, the Tenth Amendment, or limiting the federal government, the Supreme Court just handed you a huge victory. (It was also a big win if you want to legally bet on sports.) In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the SCOTUS decision handed down in the New Jersey sports betting case. I don't normally get very excited about what the Supreme Court...