Jun 29, 2023
In drafting the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson put a specific emphasis on natural law and weaved that theme throughout the entire document. While the Declaration of Independence did not create the new United States government. it severed ties with our previous government so a new one could be formed, and...
Jun 28, 2023
It’s only about 100 miles from the southern tip of Florida, yet couldn’t be more different than its American neighbor. Cuba is yet another example of a revolution that promised change but then turned on its people to usher in a communist dictatorship. While Cuba has a constitution that enshrines rights, those...
Jun 16, 2023
Oppressive states and regimes run by a dictator have something in common; an iron grip on every aspect of their citizens’ lives. Basic freedoms-like speech, assembly, religion-don’t exist in these countries. As westerners, we read about these oppressions. But every now and then, we are able to hear a first-hand...
Jun 8, 2023
It was once the richest country in South America with the largest proven fossil-fuel reserves in the world, according to the World Economic Forum. In just 24 years, this country now sees over half its population living in poverty. In today’s chat, we are of course talking about Venezuela. Venezuela, which became...
Jun 2, 2023
It’s only existed for 31 years. It covers roughly 1/8 of all inhabitable landmass on earth with a population of 143 million. It has a constitution and a parliament but for 23 years, it has been ruled by one individual. Today, we are discussing the dictatorship of the Russian Federation and its ruler, Vladimir...