Talking Freedom Podcast

Today is a somber day for American sovereignty and independence. If the Founding Fathers were still here, they would be in the town square discussing ways to restore what America lost. They would be creating, printing, and distributing literature to educate and motivate the people to take action and regain what was lost. They would also organize the people to create pressure on elected officials to take action. What could be so important? Watch today's Analysis Behind the News to find out, as we bring you perspective and solutions you won't get anywhere else. If you're concerned about American independence and freedom, then please watch and take the recommended actions. Also, be sure to like, subscribe, and share, so we can break through Big Tech censorship and reach many others. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Use our Federal Legislative Alert to contact Congress and tell them to vote on both of these bills. https://jbs.org/alert/get-us-out-of-the-un/ 2. Be prepared to hit this issue hard in 2025, especially if President Trump wins the election. Familiarize yourself with our newest items in this project, so you know the issues. These educational tools are located at the Get US Out action project at JBS.org or at ShopJBS.org. Our latest magazine issue covers this very well: https://shopjbs.org/products/action-projects/get-us-out-of-the-un/ Take advantage of holiday sales offers to stock up on UN literature, books, and videos. 3. Chapters of The John Birch Society will soon be directed by their Coordinators to begin assembling Get US Out! Ad Hoc Committees to help draw in non-member support for this issue on a local level. Also, brainstorm how to connect with state legislators to help pass a state resolution that calls upon Congress to get US out of the United Nations. 4. Please join The John Birch Society if you are not a member. Our membership dues will be increasing December 1, which is our first one since 1976, so take advantage of current prices now. https://jbs.org/join/

Today is a somber day for American sovereignty and independence. If the Founding Fathers were still here, they would be in the town square discussing ways to restore what America lost. They would be creating, printing, and distributing literature to educate and motivate the people to take action and regain what was lost. They would also organize the people to create pressure on elected officials to take action. What could be so important? Watch today's Analysis Behind the News to find out, as we bring you perspective and solutions you won't get anywhere else. If you're concerned about American independence and freedom, then please watch and take the recommended actions. Also, be sure to like, subscribe, and share, so we can break through Big Tech censorship and reach many others. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Use our Federal Legislative Alert to contact Congress and tell them to vote on both of these bills. https://jbs.org/alert/get-us-out-of-the-un/ 2. Be prepared to hit this issue hard in 2025, especially if President Trump wins the election. Familiarize yourself with our newest items in this project, so you know the issues. These educational tools are located at the Get US Out action project at JBS.org or at ShopJBS.org. Our latest magazine issue covers this very well: https://shopjbs.org/products/action-projects/get-us-out-of-the-un/ Take advantage of holiday sales offers to stock up on UN literature, books, and videos. 3. Chapters of The John Birch Society will soon be directed by their Coordinators to begin assembling Get US Out! Ad Hoc Committees to help draw in non-member support for this issue on a local level. Also, brainstorm how to connect with state legislators to help pass a state resolution that calls upon Congress to get US out of the United Nations. 4. Please join The John Birch Society if you are not a member. Our membership dues will be increasing December 1, which is our first one since 1976, so take advantage of current prices now. https://jbs.org/join/

While hurricane clean up continues in the Southeast, stories from boots-on-the-ground citizen journalists are helping to demonstrate the proper role of government and how the establishment media and federal government are spinning this as disinformation. There are lots of constitutional lessons here. Let's dive in to today's Analysis Behind the News, bringing you perspective and solutions you won't get anywhere else. If you're concerned about American independence and freedom, then please watch and take the recommended actions. Also, be sure to like, subscribe, and share, so we can break through Big Tech censorship and reach many others. ACTION ITEMS: Read and share Self Reliance: Foundation of Freedom. Donate to Samaritan's Purse. Join The John Birch Society

In the United States, the balance of power between the federal government and the states is governed by the principles of federalism and state sovereignty. Federalism is the system in which power is divided between a central government and individual states, while state sovereignty refers to the idea that states have independent authority and control over their own affairs. A key aspect of this relationship is the authority of the states to resist or refuse to enforce federal laws that they believe overstep constitutional boundaries.

The states are not just regions; they are independent entities that voluntarily agreed to join together to form the United States. The balance of power between the states and the federal government is central to the concepts of state sovereignty, federalism, and states' rights. These ideas are rooted in the belief that the states, which originally agreed to form the Union, have a crucial role in ensuring that the federal government does not overstep its bounds.

When the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, they asserted that each of the 13 colonies was becoming a free, sovereign, and independent state. This idea of state sovereignty means that each state has full control over its own government, free from external control. The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, which officially ended the Revolutionary War, provides clear evidence that the Founders understood and affirmed this concept of state sovereignty.

The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, authored by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, are key documents for understanding the principles of state sovereignty and federalism. The principles set forth in these documents are as relevant today as they were over two centuries ago. By understanding them, citizens and state legislators can better appreciate the constitutional wisdom of nullification as a tool to resist federal overreach.

Understanding that the U.S. Constitution is a compact between sovereign states is essential for grasping the nature of American federalism and the limits of federal power. This principle underscores the authority of states to resist and nullify unconstitutional actions by the federal government.

To fully grasp the compact theory of the U.S. Constitution, it's helpful to compare it to concepts in contract law. This analogy helps makes these principles understandable, particularly for those who may not be familiar with the historical and legal nuances of early American governance.

Nullification is a practical and constitutional method by which states can push back against federal overreach without dissolving the Union. It allows states to refuse to enforce or recognize federal laws or actions that exceed the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

Nullification, the power of a state to invalidate unconstitutional federal actions, can be exercised by a single state independently or by multiple states in concert. This lesson explores the often-overlooked aspect of unilateral nullification and its implications for state sovereignty and the preservation of liberty.

“Potomac Fever” refers to the obsession with federal power and the belief that all political solutions must come from Washington, D.C. This lesson explores the dangers of this mindset and emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty and the role of the states in preserving the U.S. Constitution and protecting individual liberties.

The Founders designed the U.S. Senate to preserve the state sovereignty and keep the federal government in check. However, the ratification of the 17th Amendment severed the direct connection between state legislatures and their representatives in Congress. This lesson explores the dangers of placing party loyalty above constitutional principles and the impact it has had on state sovereignty and the functioning of the Republic.

The concept of nullification often faces harsh criticism, with proponents being labeled as radicals or secessionists. However, nullification is rooted in the very principles that the Founders, including Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, championed to protect the union from federal overreach. This lesson explores the historical and logical basis for nullification, refuting the misconceptions that surround it.

In The Federalist, No. 46, James Madison expressed great confidence in the states' ability and willingness to resist federal overreach. He believed that any ambitious encroachments by the federal government would be met with strong opposition from the states, and that these states would band together to protect their sovereignty. This lesson examines Madison's expectations, and contrasts them with the reality of modern state-federal relations.

The union is facing a storm of despotism, with federal overreach threatening to drown the sovereignty of the states. This lesson examines how the principles of state sovereignty and nullification can serve as a powerful remedy to counteract the pervasive influence of federal power, drawing inspiration from historical allegories and the wisdom of the Founders.