Mr. Constitution Hour by Douglas V. Gibbs

After enduring the War of 1812 and a mercantilistic attack from Britain, America emerged with growth ahead of it, which included migration into the western frontier and the growth of trade among the states. During the presidencies of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams the years became known as the Era of Good Feeling. However, as the Federalist Party faded into history, strife within the Jeffersonian Republican Party was amiss; leading to the party becoming the Democratic-Republican Party, and ultimately the Democratic Party led by Andrew Jackson. President Jackson eliminated the Second Bank of the United States and the National Debt, but also pushed for Democracy and a consolidation of power at the federal level. The Whig Party rose to challenge Jackson, only to face its own inner strife over slavery. In 1854 the Republican Party, which also came to be known as the Grand Ol' Party (GOP) was formed, splitting the Whigs, and providing a new challenge to the Jacksonian Democrats. Mr. Constitution, Douglas V. Gibbs, explains the details of those years during the Antebellum Period, as well as why knowing history is so important when it comes to paving our way forward along the road to the future. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During President Jefferson's presidency the country expanded due to the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark explored the new territory all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The War of 1812 was fought during the Madison Presidency, during which the National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry. Some have called it a racist song... Why? Mr. Constitution Douglas V. Gibbs explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The turn of the nineteenth century marked the rise of an industrial revolution, and a change from President John Adams' Hamiltonian ideas to President Thomas Jefferson's laissez-faire approach. And, during that time, we saw the birth of judicial review. Political tension and a new century made for an interesting period of history. Doug also discusses how history has changed and today's historians leave out very important details that we need to know. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Doug goes over Mr. Jefferson's opinions regarding religion, economics, property, education, slavery, Islam, and Population Centers (cities). Then, Mr. Constitution spends the last ten minutes of today's program going over the History of Slavery. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Taxation without Representation and other coercive and intolerable actions by the British Government, led to the American Colonists standing firm against the tyranny of the British Empire, eventually leading to a flash-point that led to the American Revolution. What happened? And, what are the ways that tyranny today are mirror images of tyranny then? Has today's political class become King George III and the British Parliament of the Revolutionary Era? Mr. Constitution explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday Alvin Bragg and a grand jury decided to indict former President Donald J. Trump. What are the implications regarding the Constitution, the rule of law, and the American Culture? As with the crossing of the Sea of Galilee, God never promised it would be a smooth ride, He promised He'd get us to the other side. Mr. Constitution explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Webster argued that context and language was important for understanding the Constitution as was Christianity. His 1828 Dictionary became the standard for understanding language and the Constitution. But some sources call him Authoritarian and an Elite. Is that accurate? Mr. Constitution explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a break from history and Constitutional Studies this week for a special episode regarding the release of over 40,000 hours of January 6, 2021 "Capitol Riot" footage. Mr. Constitution discusses the footage, and what the evidence elsewhere also provides, regarding the Capitol Breach on January 6. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the prosperity and merchant activity of the English Colonies grew, laws by the British Parliament began to target colonial trade and production of goods to protect English merchants who were complaining about colonial competition. The collusion of English merchants and government was known as "mercantilism." As the tyranny and taxes by Britain increased, a Great Awakening was launched by Pastor Jonathan Edwards, and Reverend George Whitefield, which would open the eyes of the colonists to the despotic tyranny on the rise in their land. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we work through U.S. History tonight we discuss the growth of the English Colonies, and tensions between the English and the French in the New World. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we continue through our U.S. History series discussing the early American settlements in the New World, including Jamestown and the Pilgrims at Plymouth. The true story of Thanksgiving is provided, as well as a discussion regarding the growth of the other colonies. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode discusses the Magna Carta, Glorious Revolution (and English Declaration of Rights) and the discovery and exploration of the New World by Spain, France and Portugal. We leave off on the eve of the commencement of English Settlement, which we will discuss in the next episode. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the battles over Britannia by the Roman Empire, the Saxons, the Vikings, the Danes, the Normans and the Holy Roman Empire the system of liberty birthed by the Saxons, and improved by Christianity was on the rise on the island nation. The Magna Carta signaled that rise, and from it the rise of England which would eventually lead to the British Empire, and eventually the United States of America. Mr. Constitution explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How invading barbarians launched the foundation of America's System of Liberty in Britain. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Douglas V. Gibbs explains not only the importance of education but provides a full overview regarding why we need to repeal democracy and restore our federal republic; and how we may accomplish the task. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cicero was a statesman during the Roman Republic who fought to save his republic but failed. Jefferson later learned from Cicero's writings. And now we find ourselves in a struggle similar to Cicero's. How do we keep the republic, and what can we learn from Cicero? Mr. Constitution explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final right enumerated in the First Amendment, the opening act of the Bill of Rights, is the Right to Petition the government for a Redress of Grievances. Mr. Constitution explains what petitions are, and how they may be wielded. In this episode Douglas V. Gibbs also discusses the impact of Thomas Jefferson on the formation of the young country, including the crafting of the U.S. Constitution. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Constitution Hour by Douglas V. Gibbs: Federal Reserve, Secession and Civil War - In the pages of Doug's latest book "Repeal Democracy," Doug discusses why we need to end the Federal Reserve, why secession is perfectly legal for the States to entertain (though not recommended), and why civil war might be a battle cry we are hearing, but it's not in our best interest. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we don't have our religious house in order, how can we get our political house in order? If we are a virtuous society, we are then capable of maintaining liberty. Two of the tools for the American Culture to use to check federal tyranny are an Article V. Convention and Nullification. Mr. Constitution explains. Support the show: http://www.douglasvgibbs.com/mrconstitutionhourradio.php See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.