During my career as Professor of Political Science at Drake University, I created a course called “The Political Theory of the American Founding.” We read and discussed the Declaration of Independence, of course, along with the Articles of Confederation,
Dennis, your historical understanding and your ability to convey a truthful, meaningful message is greatly appreciated. It thus makes it easier for me and others to articulate our concerns. Thank you.
As one of the former students in this very class, I can attest to the heavy reading load. I keep asking myself if our Constitution and withstand this moment in our history and have been repeating the quoted Ben Franklin line in my mind. Our system of checks and balances is being dismantled before our eyes.
Excellent column, Dennis, one everybody should consider. In fact, I think we may need to drag you out of retirement and have you teach your old Drake U course to everybody in Iowa!
Dennis, your historical understanding and your ability to convey a truthful, meaningful message is greatly appreciated. It thus makes it easier for me and others to articulate our concerns. Thank you.
Glenn, that’s very kind of you to say.
As one of the former students in this very class, I can attest to the heavy reading load. I keep asking myself if our Constitution and withstand this moment in our history and have been repeating the quoted Ben Franklin line in my mind. Our system of checks and balances is being dismantled before our eyes.
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😂 At the same time, it’s a shame that that would be necessary. 😞. But thanks for the kind words.
Excellent column, Dennis, one everybody should consider. In fact, I think we may need to drag you out of retirement and have you teach your old Drake U course to everybody in Iowa!
Thanks for continuing to raise the alarm.
Excellent analysis, well-crafted, AND sad.
Thanks for a great article!
I’m 70 years old -- when I was in kindergarten, Chuck Grassley was in the Iowa legislature.
We need “Term Limits”!