Understanding the U.S. Constitution

The Constitution is still very much in the news these days. The basics for understanding this important document are presented here by Rabbi Hillel Katzir, J.D. This program is part of the Poudre River Public Library's "Civics @ Your Library" series.

[@tingting4980]

We have a Republic as long as We fight for it.

[@lewisjohnson8297]

"Fighting" is not equivalent to success, and is often contra-productive.

[@kcconchgirl4ever134]

Not while media and democrats keep calling us a democracy and people are too lazy to learn the difference

[@jerrypeal653]

@@lewisjohnson8297 not when put in modern day context as needed

[@lewisjohnson8297]

@@jerrypeal653, a population must still come to agreement as to that necessity. Our problem is that lack of agreement, accompanied by the existence of subgroups who believe to possess the right to force it upon the rest.

[@jerrypeal653]

@@lewisjohnson8297 force begets force !

[@jhlasound]

This guy is awesome. We need more people to explain to these young minds how an actual legal system works and how to think.

[@minusstage3]

How does it work?

[@glenwelch7098]

Bring the Constitution back to our schools !

[@mbords01]

Probably to senior centers too as refresher kind of thing.

[@pattyayers]

Where did it go? I was taught about it

[@tinacarpenter4275]

I suggest bringing the constitutions (2) home. And taking your children as far away from public education schools as you can!!

[@johnathanballard1304]

@@pattyayers Luckily I learned about the Constitution in public school in the fall of 2021. So thankfully it is taught in some places at least.

[@Angela-po7cr]

Its been destroyed by mr. forclosure Donald J Trump Under Donald Trump /Joe Biden/shemale Barrack drone Killer Obama..the Selling of Land by Washington County And Tax Office April and Surveyor Scott Young for Mass Foreclosure and Auctions for No One Matters But Thiefs ..welcome to Washington County Auctioning Your House For Mass Profit....your 911 service doesnt work..your dying..beaten cops do not come..they see thief and can arrest them but instead the thief, is praised great job for stealing evidence on land theft..like loved by evil neighbors and crimes honored by crime Trump family Washington County...Zack Morton n Scott Young.. with two phones they stole for evidence was massive gone..google ziply helping keep me from getting income ..with my mortgage paerwork stolen for cops who asked for pin on phones. Google errased my evidence on both phones. Plus i was beaten bloody knee by thief cops wont come .TED CRUZ in on this with Ron Johnson and Mitch Mconnell. Waste bankrupt your profitting evil jerks

[@alwayshavestrengthjoy7450]

He teaches this, just like I learned in school in the 1980’s. He breaks it down esp. the concept of we the people” as sovereign. Excellent job!

[@lorettasanchez1184]

Yes I rememberwhen teachers taught

[@byronchch3722]

Pp

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

There's another document that goes along with that that's equally or even more important that people don't really talk much about but should called the Declaration of Independence and if it's been a while since you read it you should do it again because it's that important and without it the other one (the Constitution) isn't supported with a good foundation

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

@@lorettasanchez1184 ah yes the good old days when they weren't somebody else's bratty kids (perspective) but instead part of my community and substantially more important given that paradigm and worthy of my investment (the Future Part). There's something to be said for teaching someone how to think instead of what to think which will serve them so much better in life. It should be kind of obvious that it's no accident or mistake everything being dumbed down because people who can think for themselves are orders of magnitude harder to control then distracted people on autopilot who are averse to learning

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

kzbin.info/aero/PLAYxecbGotUyOGDXLw2M4NR4uK6WrAFbt There are none more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. If you watch the video do so from the perspective of personal responsibility rather than trying to identify a bad actor or assign blame otherwise it's not going to do as much for you as it could have because the herd is what keeps us stuck when General consensus might as well be gospel and people will believe anything most others believe even when it's demonstrably dead wrong it seems

[@neutrino3630]

The USA is a Representative Republic & the Electorial College (EC) prevents mob of the minority of the republic, by the majority of the republic. That's why the EC is significant, essential & important.

[@carolynklestinec8589]

Yes, I did not realize this until recently. So to is the philibuster. I wish the philibuster was not so often abuses but still a very useful tool of import.

[@cr1m203]

Bingo!!!!

[@handyandy8184]

What does mob of the minority of the republic mean?

[@mudslinger888]

And Anti democratic! WTP matter, one person one vote.

[@JM-kq4le]

If you read history... You an see that Direct Democracy is oppressive, manipulatable, unstable and ultimate failure prone. I cannot find the word in the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights or the US Constitution. And for very Good reason

[@WisdomCalls]

It’s time to brush up on our rights

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

your rights are what god gives you laws are made to protect them

[@jodycain2959]

@@montneymon-ta-knee6810 ambiguous and fictional.

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

@@jodycain2959 explain

[@romanschapter6559]

Excellent Advice to heed.

[@Yonder27]

@@montneymon-ta-knee6810 Prove that God exists without just replying Prove that he/she doesn’t.

[@digitaldoc1976]

Now, THERE'S a true teacher!! He didn't politicize anything. He taught factual and historical data. THANK YOU!! A+, good sir.

[@mickeywood3012]

The Articles of Confederation created a framework for a central government. "We, the People" create a composite individual, here to represent all mankind. Public feedback has power, it's up to us to keep them honest.

[@mickeywood3012]

@Trailerhood Voodoo Ninja I agree that Jefferson recognized the Magna Carta as one of his building blocks, but I've only seen the internet connects with the Iroquois Papers.

[@mickeywood3012]

@Trailerhood Voodoo Ninja I found the George T. Curtis explanation of the History of our Constitution much more compelling of an argument for the Unique dynamics of our country's founding.

[@Zanzamor]

And how do we plan on doing that when the people we got as our representatives have no sense of the Constitution, bill of rights and the declaration of independence or just don't care, I see very little representatives of state legislature all I see now is a federal Legislatures disguised as state legislatures, the States and its citizens hold all the power and yet we seem to be giving that away to the federal government

[@mickeywood3012]

@@Zanzamor People will always turn to their government as an acknowledgment of doing things the right way. This must end. The right way is to recognize the dynamics of a government and how the paperwork is handled. If the dialog is key to world peace, then why isn't the dialog that pertains to world peace more front and center? Media personalities, focus on the dialog get the people nowhere. A school that teaches the dynamics of a government is my proposal, this way all governments attain integrity through the will of the people who want to become involved in politics.

[@Hard_Right]

We probably could if everyone didn’t have the “my team is always right” mentality! What’s most hilarious about that mentality is that just like with major sports teams the political parties don’t involve their “fans “ at all , nor do they care about them and the “players” are all the ones making more money than they are worth or deserve to play games ! That being said republicans are more right than demonrats !

[@wayned2097]

The biggest problems with teachers, some are really good at talking but not so good with the subject. Others are terrible speakers but are really knowledgeable with the subject making it hard to listen and pay attention too. The final are like this speaker really good at speaking and very knowledgeable of the subject creating a fascinating lecture. Great information.

[@josephsadlier6490]

Very informative. I was impressed that he avoided Pros & Cons of the Constitution and stayed away from the Political Conflicts and views that are abundant today. Very enjoyable to be educated about what the founders tried to invent and direct

[@lazaroflores1449]

why can other countries come and buy up land that's near our military bases ? too us it should not be allowed and veiwed as a threat to our country. no other countries should be allowed to do this!call it what you wish but l feel it's not protecting our country . it's a envation on our country and treason.

[@johnathankennedy1718]

aint no try they done it they made the perfect constitution. AMERICA!!!! p.s. when u see shall not be infringed go right to the 14th amendment and read it so u can properly understand what SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED MEANS!!!!!

[@michahelhamilton-vf7sd]

Yea...Yup! ...BUT, by THEN, they'd already INFRINGED ON A WHOLE BUNCH OF IT.😮 We NEED teachings that NEVER LEAVE OUT the ORIGINAL ORGANIC 13th Amendment to EVER 'SEE' (BEHOLD) HOW MUCH OF TRULY AMERICAN & GOD-GIVEN INALIABLE/HUMAN RIGHTS are DAILY infringed ON/OVER. UNTIL THERE ARE MASSIVE REPARATIONS AND/OR REVERSALS of THOSE infringements, 'The United States...OF...America cannot ever truly be/become America AGAIN, NOR 'CONTINUE' TO be. ENDLESS MEDIA SOUNDBITES that use U.S.'citizens...and/or...Americans...back & forth in each senseless sentence won't/shall not 'cut it' ; It's only 'LIES', AND 'LOVERS OF LIES' getting American-spirited folks further deceived to put their 'TRUST' in such. LET NO (HU)MAN DECIEVE YOU!❤😊

[@ZeteticPlato]

👍

[@ZeteticPlato]

Bill of Rights Antifederalist Document So is The Declaration of Independence

[@richardcurry7663]

Thank you for taking the time educate Americans about their country and how important this is.

[@hh0520]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@Aiofaiva.808]

I love how this man explained the constitution. Shortcut knowledge. 🙏🙏

[@hollykeefer6103]

This teacher is really good. I wish I had someone like him when I was in school. Very friendly as well.

[@KeifusMathews3]

So true~

[@luiscalcano6541]

I had some cooky teachers in elementary , highschool , and college , who were inept conveying the proper info on particular topics , and , also , needed some psychological assistance drastically !

[@babyrod_]

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[@kingclover1395]

He did quite a good job with this, especially when you consider how today we are most often forced to look at the subject through the distorted lens of political correctness and things such as that.

[@youtubezcy]

What you call "political correctness" is the most high level media double speak to manipulate your emotions. You're hooked on tabloid politics.

[@AntiContradiction]

What the hell are you even talking about? You people will bring up "political correctness" and being "woke" in any conversation just because you want to complain. It's a bogeyman, you're life will never be meaningfully impacted by "political correctness". Just don't be a dick to other people in this country, simple as that.

[@johndeer8000]

I agree with your statement. I would like to hear him repeat this lecture in this time frame after the last 5 or 6 years.

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

I differ a little on that in that we're not forced to but we choose to succumb to the social pressure which has the same end result but is different in a very important way and it's the ownership Factor nobody makes you do the things you do you choose to do them to be accepted by The Herd and that's normal but not necessarily healthy in a lot of cases. Similar to victimhood status which isn't a very empowering position because if all of your problems are someone else's fault you're screwed and more or less powerless to do anything about it because you only have authority over one yourself you can't change others but I think most of the time people don't like to accept the responsibility of their life being completely in their own hands and if they fail it's on them it's just easier to point elsewhere and say they made me fail but I've noticed it's kind of hard not to sometimes that said I'm a stubborn son of a b**** when I want to be and the easiest way to get me to do something is tell me I can't as the only limitations that really hold me back in life are the ones I placed on myself

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

@@TheCezza123 I think you must have butt dialed me as google translate does not recognise this as a language

[@megancarroll]

This was the city I was born in. Good for you for free civics lessons

[@twj06431021]

I loved the delivery and ease of discussion. I will share with my young kids.

[@customisedfitness]

Needless to say, if anyone wants to understand the subject deeply, the Federalist`s papers is a must! You really have to understand the mindset of Hamilton & Madison.

[@jeanoverdeer3828]

absolutely

[@jupitercyclops6521]

How many of these guys dualed? Legalize dueling , tar & feathering. Outlaw qualified immunity & civil asset forfeiture Legitimize elections.

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

And the entire population too as back then everyone had skin in the game and a lot of it so they were "all in" and everyone's goal was for the country to succeed regardless of what other beliefs they shared or disagreed on

[@robertlionshield9016]

Merry

[@dr.r.s.steinberg9347]

It's ignorant to attempt to appy the midset of Hamilton and Madison and the Federalist's papers, to today's situation.

[@trunkmonkey4938]

The congress should ignore prior rulings of the court and follow the oath of office.

[@markwriter2698]

Thank you. I haven’t heard these points in years. Wish this video was required in public schools.

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

The States Constitution should be big and the federal government should be small so that they reflect the relative size of how they were intended to operate. It's a constitutional republic of independent confederated States who by design were intended to operate autonomously and with sovereignty. This inhibits the consolidation of power through political overreach and keeps the control in the hands of the people right where it should be and through its widespread dispersal minimizes corruption (minimal power equals minimal corruption) and it also rightly imposes on the individual to be responsible as is always best.

[@megancarroll]

Sort of…

[@megancarroll]

Like he said our government wasn’t designed to be at the mercy of the individual states.

[@Hard_Right]

@@megancarroll I don’t care what he said , THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE and should still be !

[@stephaniesmith6643]

@RobertELee…: Well said!

[@howardclegg6497]

​@Hard_Right Exactly. The States were all individual sovereign nations with equal standing too each other and as any other nation state and they still are. The federal government has no sovereignty...only delegated powers as written in the constitution. Article VII. The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficiant for the Establishment of the Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same. It is clear the States are Supreme, Sovereign, the Daddy that gave delegated power to enhance the common good and defense. The dirty secret is that the States can eliminate the entire central government and reform new compacts or fly solo.

[@thevoiceofresonn]

People don't remember that state constitutions we're written before the federal Constitution and many of your rights are listed further in them. Virginia is one of the original ones and very helpful to understanding.

[@THomasJPeel]

Excellent lecture. I have a BA political Science from Florida International University (Miami, Florida).1981

[@irene3940]

I feel Constitution is explain so much easier to understand by this Gentlemen, how the Constitution works , than when I had this in High-school ,

[@rev.debraj.hopkins7530]

Fantastic lecture...

[@charlesshaw9919]

He reminds me of the teacher from Beavis and Butt-Head. The hippie guy who says mm-kay. More folks need to understand what the government's role is. Thank you sir.

[@Donovan9009]

Are you thinking of South Park?

[@charlesshaw9919]

@@Donovan9009 no, that's Mr Mackey. With the big head. "Drugs are just bad um-kay." I was talking about Mr Van-Dreesen from Beavis and Butt-Head. He sings 'Lesbian Seagull' in the movie Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. Do you remember? "Fly high lesbian seagull, settle down and spread your wings". Silly.

[@Otis-Tank420]

Mmmmkayyyyy

[@britneybarnaby6195]

Thank you sooo much for sharing this teaching.

[@anthonyberardi3611]

I very much enjoyed this discussion. It definitely refreshed my knowledge of the Constitution.

[@rabiahmuhammad9683]

Excellent presentation!!!! Definitely needed this!!!!

[@JCbeatProductions]

Much appreciated Professor Katzir!

[@sloboda2012]

Decepticons always gain your trust with truth, and then use that trust to steer you into believing lies.

[@shawnmount2685]

"Thus, for instance, the American Government and the American Constitution are spoken of in a manner which would naturally lead the hearer to believe that one is identical with the other; when the truth is, they are distinct in character as is a ship and a compass. The one may point right and the other steer wrong. A chart is one thing, the course of the vessel is another. The Constitution may be right, the Government is wrong. If the Government has been governed by mean, sordid, and wicked passions, it does not follow that the Constitution is mean, sordid, and wicked". Fredrick Douglas 1860

[@shawnmount2685]

@King of Rome, & Earth when you "take liberty" with meaning you change the meaning and change the truth.

[@miiko9519]

I declare Civics, and Prayer is put back in the Unites States School Sysyem in Jesus Name Amen !!!!!

[@nathanbyrum6765]

So you would be in favor of a law that mandated schools pray to your conception of God--- namely Jesus?

[@beauregardduquesne3831]

WOW! I enjoyed this video on our American Constitution! It was the Professor/ Lawyer whom made this very interesting. Almost the same as I learned in the 50’s (late) and early 60’s. I was I had went to Law Schools at Florida State University 😊or in my beloved State of Texas. Go Long Horns 😊 Instead I did the Warrior Class Job of Protecting my beloved country as my Native American and Mountain Man family has done for years.❤

[@madelynef1]

Very good professor!!

[@elizabethferrari1346]

Excellent job. Love this gentleman.

[@klford9499]

Thank you, I have learned so much. I will listen to this again to see what I missed. I learned about the FCC!

[@MrLikesEverything]

Fantastic video and so important for everyone in the US to watch especially right now!!

[@craigmiller1533]

One of the most inspired and ingenious parts of the constitution is the electoral college. Meant to keep us as free as possible. Prevents tyranny by the majority, and preserves STATES RIGHTS in the presidency.

[@aundriamarshall3187]

tyranny of the majority?? you mean the power of the people?! the electoral college needs to go!!!

[@ChristieBass1979]

So what you're saying is you want to give the lower states slaves again....

[@baxterkavan8425]

aundria marshall you must be from California? Or New York? you need to listen to what this guy is saying. Without the electoral college New York and LA would decide every major political decision. Nobody wants that cuz those who grow up in high population areas don’t get good educations.

[@deathlarsen7502]

@@aundriamarshall3187 you are a liberal moron and no man will touch you

[@jockinw]

One person One vote Electoral College is ridiculous

[@those1kidds]

Great lecture thank you so much for posting this!

[@lazaroflores1449]

but the constitution is the only reason why we the people rights are not trampled on and the structure of of beautiful country was governor by!

[@jacobrobinson175]

I feel so bad I gave my teacher such a hard time and didn't learn a thing in civics now I wanna learn as much as I can....

[@amarjeetsehmi8995]

I went through US constitution with five others of the world in 1965 and find no change in its spirit and commitments.

[@pamelaforth7820]

The 27th Amendment might as well not have been ratified ratified. The Congress gets their money by other means now. This was a marvelous talk on a fascinated subject. Thank you so much for giving us the benefit of your knowledge.

[@lindadechiazza2924]

Back door funds? Dont leave out pres, v.pres and any one else besides congress Dont forgot about it!

[@scottschiess1440]

Amazing video. Excellent speaker. The pacing, details, and crowd interaction are fantastic.

[@lizgichora6472]

History : Thank you Rabbi Hillel Katzir for a thorough lecture of Civics on the U.S Constitution.

[@lorrycamill6502]

This teacher is a blessing you need wisdom to run a nation or else you have a jungle God bless him 🇺🇸☮️🙏👍

[@plumbcrazy4391]

I want this professor to give us another civics lesson now .

[@scottmaltby4511]

Don't be stupid. 🖤😎🇺🇸

[@raymondpiovesan5903]

Since his show was done do you think now that we should use the 25th for the 46th? Amazing that all of a sudden we don’t hear about the 25th

[@williammaldonado6132]

Outstanding! 👍🇺🇸

[@peterthehappywaiguoren]

great unbiased, just the facts, presentation. thank you

[@timothynguyen5171]

Thank you for your video.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Rabbi Katzir starts this video with how short the Constitution is compared to State Constitutions. This, along with the fact that the Constitution had to be ratified by the States and the content of the Articles of Confederation makes me think that our founding fathers intended the federal government to be limited and most power to be held by the states.

[@nasa7352]

Yes except for Mr.Hamilton

[@TheVeek192]

Duh.

[@stephaniesmith6643]

@Brad Williams: That’s exactly right. The problem is that there’s been attempts to corrupt this balance of power & give the Feds more & more power over the states. It’s NOT a good idea.

[@MAJESTIC-SU9]

The key phrase in 4th amendment to protect unwarranted search thru our cellphones is in the term referred to as "EFFECTS" for which suggests personal items once made or brought into our existence as life progressed and we acquired new creations of man

[@johngalbraith696]

Loved it & thank you for taking the time. Will be looking for more from you in the future. Again, Great Job & Thanks.

[@dayz4030]

Thank you Professor nice lecture

[@veralynnsapp9888]

Every one should see this

[@proudamerican7662]

Every American should, but we don't, therefore, government does what the people (lobbyists & special interests, strength in numbers) who do watch, listen, and hold elected officials to task or twist the arm of elected officials.

[@marymusicandvlogs]

Honestly I’m 24 and having to research this because I’m joining the Navy, and I have no clue what I’m defending. It’s sad! I never got this knowledge when I was in school, but hey I know about slavery. 😒

[@hrdcoreme]

Mary you nailed that point. They teach what they don’t want ppl to forget or let go of.

[@LilKidAttacker]

Right now more than ever.

[@Godisgracious85]

I’m preparing now to help my homeschool high schoolers on this subject ❤

[@lorettascott5477]

Wow that's it's awesome that you can explain this for Joe smo thank you it's been so confusing lately!! 😌

[@SeedsAndStuff]

“Shall not infringe” refers to not removing,altering, or deflecting from the original intent of the constitution that being in the best interest of the person(s) the people. Even with out Jefferson the founding fathers knew that the people in mass wouldn’t be able to understand big picture or would be to self indulgent and selfish or as u just explained with police forcing themselves into homes vicariously or forcing false confessions those both are examples to include illegal seizures or just the working class being to enveloped in the day to day monotony to fully be able maneuver the system or understand it. In a just Society Police would PROTECT the rights of a Person which in Turn protects that Person and leads to Direct deescalation which could then provide said Cilvil servant or officer a moment to teach proper law and why it protects said person police are far removed from this even tho they are what most would consider integral to peace I personally only view them as a component towards seeing as how they have not been acting under the constitution as peace keepers in the best interest of the people.

[@peteloomis8456]

You can also add the ATF FBI to that list that this administration has let them infringe hard on people's 2A rights and I think Brandon needs to learn what the constitution is and means !

[@billgreenidge6740]

What is the name of this professor? That was an excellent lecture!

[@NoirFan01]

Bill Greenidge Rabbi Hillel Katzir, J.D.

[@billgreenidge6740]

@@NoirFan01 Thanks.

[@michaelmascarina7685]

Q

[@dragonf1092]

Impeachment is the recall. If a state or federal official violates their oath of office(violate the constitution) it Is supposed to be immediate removal they are trespassers of their offices.

[@mvg75]

We America people are free and all is abundant having no concept of a human dominance over others or greed.

[@remusarizona2178]

You want to understand the real constitution, take a few classes, even online, in political science, the history of constitutional governance etc. before glomming onto this silliness;discussed here.

[@rusdayatiidrus5401]

Most teachers in USA are like this simply because they r professional n r proud of their profession. This is one of the reasons why they constitute a hugely powerful nation.

[@michaelkolb7737]

every citizen of this world should should see this!

[@bickie603]

I love this this teacher one of the best.

[@patrickhenckell2051]

Clearly this speaker is very educated and he knows how to present the Constitution but the best part of this is where he keeps saying “we’ll have to find out so stay tuned” lol

[@leaderone9324]

There was a prayerfulness that contributed to the wisdom of the constitution coming about . Say what you want but this country has been under the same constitution 230 plus yrs unlike most nations whose constitutions average 17yrs and or a violent revolution ( we've had only one ) every generation or so

[@joannthomases9304]

Juris prudence, is the conscience of the law, and is the guide. Enjoyed Carl Miller's work, as well. Bill of rights.

[@Yitreaux]

I just relistened to one of the summary lecture on the Constitution and their analysis and the Fort Collins lecture I think I’ll read The Declaration and the Constitution and maybe the Articles of Confederation and the Iroquois/Algonquin Confederation also. Sweet dreams

[@campbellbailey9614]

I like this man he's nice.

[@juliajodon]

My thoughts exactly

[@charlescarmichael1124]

The 2A is extremely clear. The first part is the REASON for the second part. When you consider that the militia in the first part is made up of the people of the second part, you understand that all gun regulations are unconstitutional. “Well regulated” at the time meant, in good working order. You cannot create a militia from a bunch of unarmed citizens. And no, militias were not made of the National Guard. That wasn’t formed till the 1900’s

[@cr1m203]

Bingo!!!!!

[@deathfan2002]

Tell that to all the politicians taking our rights away with these bullshit gun laws!

[@bobbyraejohnson]

Bingo!

[@barrywhite1770]

Exactly. The first part is all about the security of the state. The only reason people should have guns is so that the state can form them into a militia to defend the security of the state.

[@nickl781]

It has nothing to do with the state forming them into a militia. Every citizen is the militia. That's why it says the peoples right to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Every reference to the phrase "the people" in the constitution, or any other founding document, refers to every citizen, same as this reference does. It is not talking about specific groups. Every citizen is the militia, that's why the government has no right to infringe on the right to own firearms. The well regulated part of the constitution is not talking about regulating firearms or the type of firearms people can have. Since the people are the militia, the well regulated part is another way of saying a well disciplined or well functioning people. A people proficient with the use of firearms. The purpose of every citizen owing firearms and knowing how to use them, is so we can be ready at a moments notice, to defend ourselves against all attackers, whether they be foreign or, as we have today, a tyrannical government here at home.

[@matthewwithum8372]

Well taught Sir.

[@bickie603]

Thank you and god bless

[@realtalk7547]

Great video. On the part where he discusses obstruction of Justice, would his definition or any rational definition include a presidential pardon? It stops Justice cold in its tracks. So much of that is interpretational and allows a belligerent political opposition party to accuse and muddle up the wheels of one’s administration. Why would they not do this to be dirty?

[@onlythewise1]

country only as good as its people not its laws

[@ApplesOranges123]

excellent, thanks

[@lisa4264]

The integrity of our democracy is at risk as long as our nation waits until students are in 11th grade to teach government instead of introducing it on a gradient along with math, reading, and science. A child can learn how their hometown develops along with ABC and 123. And why wouldn’t we start as early as possible to teach this when it is practically the ground we walk on, the quality of life we determine, and shapes the decisions we make as adults. Understanding the structure of the government system is what prepares our children for adulthood and living on their own. Early courses begin with City Works and by 11th and 12th grade they study Our Nation and relativity to other countries, Every state in America needs to change the educational curriculum by introducing lessons in government as a mandatory course every semester, every year just like math, reading, and science. Lately, I often hear politicians and reporting media speak of protecting our "sacred" democracy, but when this country (and seems purposely) omits building block lessons from mandatory education that span over 13 years of the fundamental development of “we the people”, logic would dictate to seriously consider the root cause for the threat to our democracy is the omission of useful knowledge in government. Constituents need to be able to participate beyond casting a vote or understand enough to recognize misinformation. It should be the structure under which we live, not the system that we live under. Right now here misinformation intensifies feelings of hopelessness in the absence of knowledge of government structure. Seems to be a noticeable trend that the sons and daughters of congressmen are filling seats in the White House. Why?. They grow up with it. Quite a contrast to what the common student is exposed to. Nepotism will breed only contempt for the "masses" and vice versa. For the record kids groan at the idea of any mandatory course they receive, I expect the lessons in government will receive the same from a kid, however, I can't help but believe most will like it for the satisfaction it brings to answering the question, "WHY?" I challenge every mayor of every city, every governor of every state, and every congressman that has a seat in the White House”, if Democracy is so important, start cultivating constituents that can recognize disinformation and will grow to have the same opportunity as your children who are exposed to it every day. It’s not the swamp that needs to be drained, it’s the gene pool that needs to be expanded. Let us in by revamping the educational curriculum K through 12.

[@JustTayo]

All it took was one Pandemic to Nullify this beautiful document.

[@gemsoftheheart]

Nullify?

[@JustTayo]

@@gemsoftheheart the Bill of rights, policing people's freedom, arresting people for protesting...

[@gemsoftheheart]

What about the Bill of rights?

[@chgsf03]

FYI bill of rights and constitution are not equal nor the same....

[@carolynklestinec8589]

And a bunch of socialism/collectivism minded people who have been brainwashed

[@toddolson573]

As it is said, to be a soverign you have to be free from any form of control, and be governed by yourself. One can not be this if they claim to be a citizen for a citizen is a slave to the state. You can not be a soverign citizen and be free to choose, this is absurb and creates conflict within the meaning.

[@Ben-gv5nz]

Man is sovereign.not a sovereign citizens.that make you a corporate fiction.from the birth certificate the u.s. corporation made you a corporate fiction.put a bond on that certificate.so they can make money from the bond.in any court you are a corporate fiction or citizen.that mean you are not a flesh and blood man or woman.identy theft. You to represent the corporate fiction person they made in law.statues is not law that why they write so many statues to charge people more money. The law the right to travel.they change it to a privalige.the lawyer that teaching the class ask him if he have a foreign registration statement and foreign certificate of participation and a anti bribery statement.he have to have those statements because he works for Pope Francis like all the congressman judges lawyer policeman work for a foreign corporation that own by Pope Francis.28usc2003 is a federal corporation and not a government. They work for the Pope not you.

[@volume10industries...24_7]

Right on! Then there's Washington DC. Sovereign, not part of the USA.Yet owned by England, which is owned by the Vatican. All sovereign territories.

[@unforgivablyme2243]

Idk if any one else noticed but article 1 section 10 was put on the screen but wasn't talked about. Check it out again.

[@jacksoncz8536]

Mostly well done, didn't mention that since radification was based on the writing of a bill of rights If anyone of the parts of the bill of rights is destroyed the Constitution is nullified Secondly the meaning of well regulated, a rifle or musket is well regulated when it can hit the target Washington had complained about the lack of firearms being regulated when militias showed up It does not mean that the government has any right to write laws regarding firearms

[@commonsense.1014]

What does well regulated mean to you? You do realize we now have grooved barrels, standard issue riffles.

[@randystogner5466]

Does the CDC's recent moratorium on eviction violate Fifth Amendment Rights of property owners, also, how can the CDC get away with making a law since they're not Congress

[@tracybarhite1764]

I thought the Supreme Court ruled that was illegal. Not sure though?

[@TheEtbetween]

@@tracybarhite1764 yes they ruled it was illegal

[@TheEtbetween]

People will start getting evicted Very Soon!

[@pearlsnivy1569]

Dude if you were teaching my class you'd be our favorite

[@marwaninterviews9946]

Amazing, please, invite him for more lecturers 👍👍👍

[@bridgebridge3840]

Noticed how he skipped over "title of nobility"... apparently put into the constitution before the Louisiana purchase by Napoleon Bonaparte...lol.

[@bridgebridge3840]

I believe most of this is interpretation and opinions.

[@warren286]

The 2nd amendment is pretty fucking clear. The right of the people to keep and bear arms is not overruled by the prefitory clause that a militia is necessary to protect a state. It was written that way so that every day people, being armed already, can be quickly gathered to form a militia. This was because, even though the war of independence was won, there were still British forces on our soil, as well as other foreign powers who could exert their will by force, namely France and Spain. It's also because our forefathers were still debating whether or not to have and keep a standing Army. Many were even opposed to the idea. Which is why we came up with the draft.

[@ancelrick5396]

That's fantastic.. Then the US should do a way with a standing army. Think of the Trillions of dollars saved and every one would have an AK in the closet. That sounds GREAT!!!! FREEDOM!!!!

[@lorrycamill6502]

I agree in God we trust and with good and fair politicians for there nation first not there foundations before and nation last

[@AndreRosario-zm8pf]

🙏🙏🙏🌎 True

[@shawnmount2685]

"I'm from California" explains why he took GREAT liberty in defining the Constitution under his personal "interpretation". Voting was for "white, male and property owners". In 1777 Vermont in their Constitution baned slavery out right and at the same time gave voting rights to all Black men. Prior to the end of the Civil War 5 States allowed Black men voting rights. The 3/5 clause countered the higher populated States of the south "for purpose of representation" enslaved people only counted as 3/5. So States like Vermont and Pennsylvania after 1789 all free Black men counted as one. Fredrick Douglas addresses those who go outside the words of The Constitution to define it in his 1860 speech given in Glasgow Scottland.

[@minnesotamarine9861]

You can tell his positioning when he said that he didn't want to say his position on the impeachment or possible impeachment of president trump. He fell for everything Hook line and sinker that the media and the Hillary campaign was feeding everybody in the nation. I had to stop watching this at 42 minutes and 38 seconds, he's not trustworthy.

[@cr1m203]

@@minnesotamarine9861 he’s very trustworthy and you just proved his point about “pros and cons” something you’re doing now. He broke down impeachment and when it was used and how it was used. Where did he lie at? Andrew Jackson was impeached and so was Clinton. 2017 Trump would’ve been covered under pros and cons. So thank you for proving his point.

[@cr1m203]

You just proved his point and he said he was not going to get into all of that. You’re comparing a state Constitution to a the United States one. Every state has their own Constitution something he said right from the start. Your comment that may be correct would’ve fell under “pros and cons” he was not using his views he was using the views of the 1700s and mid 1800s I mean he was not wrong no matter what state he is from. He also addressed how stuff was changing along the lines. Remember women didn’t have a right to vote either like they do now.

[@shawnmount2685]

@@cr1m203 Totalitarian nationalism isn't what was the vision of the founders but it is the vision of fascist nation States like 1930s Italy. It would require elected despotism/ tyrrany of those in the national government. The EU operates more like how the founders envisioned the United States. 25 separate "states" governing thier people domestically. The EU only acts as a "collective" bargaining entity when it comes to foreign relations and trade.

[@cr1m203]

@@shawnmount2685 well what I can agree with you on is they didn’t envision today because it looks like British all over again.

[@bocook6167]

Just to add: I wondered if the riots in DC would have happened if the electoral college had settled election? Not courts.

[@SB-vl3ws]

They definitely still would have happened. Trump's loss was clear and decisive, but some people still believe him and think that it was stolen because they are gullible. Biden won by the electoral college, the courts were only necessary because die hard trump supporters believed trump over the facts.

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@SB-vl3ws So, the 70,000 erroneous votes discovered in Maricopa county ALONE just don't matter? They LITERALLY have 70,000 MORE votes than WERE SENT OUT by the state! By the way, that is just the tip of the iceberg because Trump lost Arizona by a mere 10k votes!

[@SB-vl3ws]

@@southerndualsport3827 except that what you're talking about never happened. The joke of an audit in Arizona has not found anything nor will they. They're delaying releasing what their final report they're trying to find something and they have not been able to. They know that once they admit that they've found nothing it breaks their "rigged election" narrative, which you bought hook, line, and sinker. Where did you hear 70000 votes? Not only have they not found anything, but they have it announced finding anything. Do you even read the news or just make it up to support your ridiculous beliefs?

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@SB-vl3ws They officially released the 70,000 vote count, try watching some real news, its everywhere except on leftist media because they don't want you to think they cheated. BUT THEY DID.

[@SB-vl3ws]

@@southerndualsport3827 You are hilariously brainwashed There are tons of articles on both left, right, and centrist news sites. ALL OF THEM confirm that the Arizona audit has publicly found nothing, and if they have found something, they certainly haven't announced it yet. You are so obsessed with proving your narrative that you don't even care about the truth anymore. Your supposed audit was supposed to only take a couple of weeks, and here we are months later as you grasp it straws trying to prove an obviously false claim. It's all coming back to bite you and you're still choosing to go down with the ship. Trump supporters are just a circus supporting their clown. www.dailylocal.com/news/national/that-didnt-happen-daniel-dale-fact-checks-arizona-audit-claims/video_ecb3c721-aeb7-5069-b358-0980c2297fe2.amp.html

[@juliasizemore715]

thank you

[@bruceradford9031]

Gratitude

[@jeto32]

what physical materials were provided on the back table to take a deeper dive? Do you suggest specific texts for those who want to read further?

[@robertbisard463]

The 16th amendment was passed by the government but was never ratified by the states there for Amendment 16 income tax 1913 does not apply to any one of us

[@buddhangle]

Robert Bisard you rightwing libertarians have a precarious grasp of reality.

[@robertbisard463]

@@buddhangle , right-wing? What are you talkin about? This is history! Facts! Goes to show you don't even know what you're talking about cuz I don't even vote, cuz your vote don't count. And if he actually did a little study and you would find that to be the the case. In fact you're like every other Democrat and Republican who is delusional in thinking that there is the difference between the two. Because that's what they want you to think. It's a military strategy, divide and conquer. but for someone like you who wants to buy into the system is going to have a hard time understanding this.

[@buddhangle]

@@robertbisard463 Are you implying that you're a left-libertarian? I don't see evidence for that. If votes didn't count, why would so much clandestine work be put into suppressing votes and hacking elections? I agree with you that Dem & Rep are both heads of the Big Business party. We require critical thinking and emotional balance to approach the biggest issues facing us.

[@robertbisard463]

@@buddhangle , thank you for your reply! No I am not saying I'm left libertarian either. As I mentioned I don't vote at all for either side, as far as spending money on trying to stop voter fraud, it's like any other legislation, they're just trying to create an issue so they can steal our money. Most problems that the government says we have today, are not problems at all they're just issues, created by the government in mainstream TV to scare people into giving up their money and freedom. if anyone would do any research on any of these things, true research, they'd find that many of these issues or not issues at all. For instance just walk outside your door and see if these issues are really happening in your day-to-day life. I find that for me and for her pretty much everybody I know no one seems to think we have as many problems as a government thinks we do. Anyone who buys into this system of government I feel sorry for them.

[@buddhangle]

@@robertbisard463 There's definitely money to be made in conflict, and conflict drives the modern economy. We all owe it to ourselves to learn to be provide for ourselves, but I don't believe we should all be insular but should teach and support one another to be autonomous individuals and empowered collectives. Regarding your initial statement on 16th amendment not being ratified, are you arguing from the position William J. Benson and Martin J. "Red" Beckman espoused in their 1985 book on the matter? Because their has been extensively proven to be dishonest and not representative of the fact that the 16th amendment was indeed legitimately ratified.

[@D4DOPE]

Thank Youu

[@lindarivera5087]

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[@campbellbailey9614]

The constitution is relatively short thank god.

[@LucretiusDraco]

I wouldn't necessarily thank god pretty sure we can b thankful to beings that actually lived lol

[@JohnDoe-mk6dw]

And the second amendment is in fact pretty clear. The bill of rights were for the protection of the people's rights. It is idiotic to suggest that it is not pretty clear what the interpretation is, especially considering the history of weapons in the United States and the purpose of said bill of rights. Also, if you read the constitution, it is pretty clear of whom it is talking about. It directs specific branches and persons it is talking to. In article 1, it specifically calls for the senate or House respectively, as it calls for the president in article 2. The bill of rights is meant for the people, so when the second amendment days "the right of the people, it literally means the people. It is not meant to be rocket science. The second amendment is not "clearer" because the founders did not think it was necessary to be any clearer, as they just fought off an increasingly tyrannical government, they had no interest in a standing army. That argument has no legal basis. It needs to die.

[@quantvminquizitor]

Every word in our founding document was given very careful consideration before was penned, and as such It was kept as simple as possible precisely so that we the people, even the illiterate, would understand it, and not be misconstrued.

[@ZeteticPlato]

Thanks man

[@huntersmoon2351]

We need an update on the amendments.

[@cr1m203]

The EC is more important today than it has ever been. Why should New York and California pick our Presidents based on population? I noticed Obama wasn’t mentioned in this yet Al was and Hilary was. So how was it that Obama won the popular vote and the EC twice but Hilary and Al couldn’t? People want the federal popular vote because the larger states can win it easy. Well Obama proved you can win both so that means more states wanted him since he won both.

[@ads-bvm]

The Kenyan proved that you actually can fool all of the people all of the time .