Topic: Constitutional Government

President Biden sparked controversy by stating, "We the people are the government." Senator Ted Cruz and other critics argued this is a fundamental misunderstanding of the Constitution, which defines "the people" as the sovereign power that limits the government. The comment is viewed by some as an expression of "hard-left" arrogance regarding the role of the state.

The hosts discuss the "Full Faith and Credit" clause of the Constitution in the context of the debt limit. They suggest a potential "script" where the President uses an executive order to keep the government open. They also criticize the irony of debating debt while spending millions on missiles for potential intervention in Syria.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of teaching children that the Constitution is a limit on government power, not a source of rights. The hosts argue that personal behavior and local influence are the only ways to resist the encroachment of the "one world order" or the loss of the Republic.

The passage of S-679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, is identified as a significant shift in constitutional power. By removing the requirement for Senate confirmation for numerous positions, the bill is seen as granting the President more unilateral authority and potentially serving a "continuity of government" agenda.

The discussion continues on the limits of federal power, specifically addressing the Supremacy Clause. The hosts argue that federal law only trumps state law when the federal law is "in pursuance" of the Constitution; otherwise, issues like marijuana legalization and healthcare mandates should remain under state jurisdiction.

Brian Fisher of the American Family Association explains his involvement in the Tea Party, emphasizing "cultural and social values" such as the right to life and natural marriage. The hosts argue that Fisher's rhetoric is designed to "bust up" the original libertarian nature of the movement by introducing divisive social issues.