Category Archives: Judiciary

What is justice?

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Naomi

Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit. –James Madison, in his Federalist Paper … Continue reading →

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Lord of Misrule meets lord of law

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Naomi

A few months ago I ran into my neighbor Jeff, whereupon one of those important hallway conversations ensued. Jeff is a lawyer. An old friend of Michael Cohen, he has been representing Cohen in his court appearances and, thus, had … Continue reading →

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Yo, SCOTUS “originalists!” I’ve got a FF* message for you

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Naomi

In pursuing this inquiry [urging ratification of the new Constitution], we must bear in mind that we are not to confine our view to the present period, but to look forward to remote futurity. Constitutions of civil government are not … Continue reading →

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