Judging Freedom Daniel McAdams : Do We Still Have a Constitution?
Jun 11, 2025
Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute, dives deep into the state of the Constitution and its impact on personal freedoms today. He critiques the erosion of war-making powers, highlighting military actions taken without congressional consent. McAdams discusses the troubling silence from conservatives regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reflects on the implications of rising tensions with Iran. The narrative reveals a layered discussion on the Constitution as both a protector and enabler of executive power.
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Constitution as PR Tool
- The Constitution now mainly serves as a PR tool for politicians when breaking the law.
- Congress and judiciary often ignore presidential overreach, allowing executive tyranny to flourish.
Congress Avoids War Responsibility
- Congress prefers not to declare war to avoid political blame if conflicts fail.
- This cowardice lets presidents start wars without proper legal approval.
Rangel on Congressional Inaction
- Congressman Charlie Rangel admitted Congress won’t act against presidential war powers abuse.
- Politicians avoid responsibility to protect their careers despite constitutional oaths.