SCOTUS

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #200

Disney has won its battle in a proxy way to remain woke against outsiders; liberals keep fighting; conservatives often accept defeat as final; do establishment leaders in D.C. succumb to more than just peer pressure? threats? should republicans engage in issues such as “income equality”—turn the issue against liberal jurisdictions? Attacks on free speech in Scotland, Poland; if Americans don’t fight for free speech the “parchment guarantees” will never suffice

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #196

Trump in; Haley out; extremely unlikely Haley could be Trump’s V.P. Does Trump want a black V.P.? The 9-0 SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to run; who is in charge of allowing someone on the ballot for POTUS, e.g., if they’re a foreign national? NY Governor sues Nassau County over their decision to disallow transgenders to compete on female’s teams; can a state influence permits for a park in a county? NYC putting national guardsmen in the subway system; what does the posse comitatus act actually cover?

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #189

The crew gets into a heated argument right from the get go; Trump’s victory in Iowa; Is Iowa ever predictive? Was the low turnout a sign of low enthusiasm? Does the press want Trump as the Republican nominee? How will the National Guard v. Feds faceoff end in Texas? Government of NJ fighting against NYC congestion pricing; California governor saying he will ignore SCOTUS on Bruen/guns; DEI affecting airline safety?

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #185

Trump disqualified from Colorado ballot by their Supreme Court; why did voters have standing in this case and no one had standing with regards to voter fraud in 2020? It is not 100% clear if the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling remains stayed until SCOTUS takes the case. Who is really disqualified by the 14th amendment? Is Colorado insurrectionist for not recognizing if Trump were to be elected President? Will SCOTUS even hear this case? Does Trump have any strategy to fight the establishment in these areas?

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #184

Desantis on townhall last night; no questions about Disney and don’t say gay; his views on abortion and trump’s presidency; the resignation of the president of UPenn contrasted with the president of Harvard hanging on with support of the university; banning conversion therapy (SCOTUS turned down a case visiting this issue) and its implications for free speech. Houthis attacking ships with little reprisal from the U.S. or other nations and its implications for an upcoming election year. Is the U.S. in danger of terrorist attacks as Director Wray has been alluding to?

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #177

New Speaker of the House elected today; does it matter who leads the republicans, if they are not going to use the power of the purse in mid-November? Should the republicans do anything that would endanger their prospects in 2024? Is there still a possibility Trump could lose the primaries? Will those who reportedly flipped on Trump (Jenna Ellis, Mark Meadows) hurt him legally?

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #161

District Court’s injunction from coordinating with social media companies; why did States have standing in this case but not in the election cases when courts said they did not have standing? SCOTUS decision on affirmative action; will legacy admissions be affected? Will universities train applicants how to circumvent the ruling by claiming adversity?

By The Liberty Block, ago

The Conservatarian Exchange Podcast #160

SCOTUS ruling on independent state legislature theory, imposing judicial review on powers seemingly given exclusively to State Legislatures; if Trump’s nominations to SCOTUS have disappointed, is that partially the fault of the Federalist Society? The IRS whistleblowers vs DOJ; is the left trying to dump Biden for 2024? How much accuracy is there to the polls showing Trump so far ahead of Desantis? Should Desantis attack Trump’s failures more and will that help to connect to voters more?

By The Liberty Block, ago