This is Constitution Day. The National Archives is holding a celebration in which children can stop by and sign a “faux Constitution.” George Bush issued a statement earlier this week proclaiming: America is grateful to those who have worked to defend the Constitution and promote its ideals. During this observance, we also recognize the profound […]
Tag Archives | Elective Dictatorship
The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections
The Future of Freedom Foundation today posted online my Freedom Daily article on “The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections.” Here’s the start & finish – “Politicians strive to make Americans view elections as sacrosanct. Challenges to election results are portrayed as heresies that threaten to destroy the entire republic. After the 2004 presidential election, many Democrats […]
My hit on Bush’s Dictatorial Signing Statements
The American Conservative posted here my hit on Bush’s dictatorial signing statements. Here’s the lead of the piece: “For generations, Republican politicians have spoken reverently of the rule of law. But since 2001, this hoary doctrine has been redefined to mean little more than the enforcement of the secret thoughts of the commander in chief. […]
My NSA Bash – “Reach out & Tap Someone”
The American Conservative today placed online my piece on NSA wiretapping here. June 19, 2006 The American Conservative Reach Out and Tap Someone The NSA’s surveillance program undermines the rule of law without producing real gains in security. By James Bovard The National Security Agency has been tracking the calls of millions of Americans and […]
Speaking at the National Press Club next Tuesday, May 2
I’ll be talking about Attention Deficit Democracy at the National Press Club on 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 2. Details here. The Future of Freedom Foundation is putting on the event. FFF events are very pleasant – lots of fine folks and good humor. Their invitation mentions Hors d’oeuvres, so I assume that donuts will not […]
Orange County Register: “Defining Freedom Down”
The Orange County Register ran my op-ed, “Defining Freedom Down.” The page does not have a link, so I am posting the piece here. The Future of Freedom Foundation today shotgunned out an op-ed of mine that is very similar to this article. Orange County Register, March 17, 2006 “Defining Freedom Down” by James Bovard […]
Washington Times heats up Attention Deficit Democracy
The Washington Times today pronounced me guilty of the “character assassination” of George W. Bush. A “bombthrower”? Me? “Smearing”? Moi? The Washington Times’s editorial page editor, Tony Blankley, is renown for advocating reviving and vigorously enforcing laws against sedition….
