An overview of Rob Natelson's "The Origins and Meaning of 'Vacancies that May Happen During the Recess' in the Constitution's Recess Appointments Clause."

Judge Nap: "It should come as no surprise that President Obama told Ohio State students at graduation ceremonies recently that they should not question authority and they should reject the calls of those who do. He argued that "our brave, creative, unique experiment in self-rule" has been so successful that trusting the government is the same as trusting ourselves; hence, challenging the government is the same as challenging ourselves. And he blasted those who incessantly warn of government tyranny."

Sometimes, support for state action to block unconstitutional acts springs up in the most unlikely of places. Take this gem from a former Washington D.C. prosecutor who admits he "just about always sided with the United States in circumstances in which the states have tried to preempt the federal government." Jeffery Shapiro agrees that states should not enforce any federal acts violating the Second Amendment.

Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Williams attempted to douse the flame of liberty with the foul water of unlimited central government.

by Nick Dranias, Goldwater Institute What does poisoning a goldfish to get revenge on a cheating spouse have to do with the President’s power to make treaties? The constitutionally correct answer is: Nothing at all. Unfortunately, that’s not how the Obama Administration sees it. The Administration is claiming power to get into a domestic dispute [...]

So for those looking to dismiss nullification on historical grounds, have at it. Just make sure you check the Internet before submitting something that is easily contradicted with a cursory reading of “the free encyclopedia.”

Federal supremacists apparently find the whole "civics lesson" theme clever.

DOJ Reports: FISA Court Approved Every Federal Surveillance Request