Videos tagged with Citizen Leverage

This video breaks down Federalist No. 14, authored by James Madison, to explain how the founders envisioned a large republic functioning without excessive centralized control or reliance on standing armies. The speaker, Jared, connects Madison's arguments about scale and governance to modern debates surrounding Second Amendment rights, suggesting that claims of societal complexity are often used to justify increased government power and restrict individual liberties. The analysis highlights the Second Amendment as a structural safeguard ensuring citizens retain leverage against potential government overreach.