Five Reasons I’m Happy I Was Born in the USA

Despite not being a citizen anymore, I’m still glad I was born in the USA. July 04, 2024 [WEBSITE]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Five Reasons I’m Happy I Was Born in the USA SEAN RING I hope you’re having a wonderful 4th! It’s a short Rude today, so you can get right back to your holiday. Yesterday, Pam and I celebrated our 13th anniversary. It was nice to reflect on our relationship, our son, and our new home. This year also marks my 13th year without being a US citizen. I’m still happy with my decision, but there are some great things about the States that I probably haven’t mentioned yet. - How did a ragtag bunch of rustics beat the British in the 1770s? - The sadness of small countries bragging about small accomplishments. - Public education in the 80s. - The togetherness of the 80s and 90s. - The sheer amount of accomplishments in 245 years. How Did a Ragtag Bunch of Rustics Beat the Brits in the 1770s? Even today, I don’t think people genuinely understand how big the British Empire was and how hard it was to break away from the largest empire the Western world had ever seen. Read Walter Isaacson’s biography, Benjamin Franklin, to get a sense of how even that great Founding Father didn’t want a war. In fact, he wanted an Imperial Parliament and the British Empire to conquer the world. I don’t know about you, but that’s not what I was taught in history class. However, the “no taxation without representation” brigade would not be denied, so the Colonies went to war with the greatest war machine ever assembled. They somehow won despite their great General losing far more battles than he won! Thank heavens for the French emptying their treasury to fight the English on the Colonies’ behalf. Once Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, the new country came into being. Later, Adam Smith would be proved correct that the UK didn’t need political control but free trade to achieve economic success. Politically, the UK turned east after the American Revolution, the War of 1812 notwithstanding. However, trade with its former colonies flourished. The sadness of small countries bragging about small accomplishments. Brazil or Argentina win the World Cup. New Zealand or South Africa win the Rugby World Cup. Australia wins the Ashes (a cricket tournament with England). English F1 fans cheering for Lewis Hamilton because he’s English. Who gives a toss? Anyone who watches the Olympics at any level above sheer curiosity. To quote our former President, “SAD!” I’m no fan of war, but sports have become a proxy war. It’s embarrassing. And luckily, I’ll never understand it because I was born in America. Public Education in the 1980s I’ve read more Shakespeare than most of my British Commonwealth-born friends. I just don’t get it. The richness of the literature made it to Hasbrouck Heights High School but to barely anywhere in the former British Empire. You wouldn’t believe it unless they told you. Not everything was fabulous, and I’m certainly not classically educated, but I was prepared. That’s more than I can say for most kids these days. Homeschooling has never been a more attractive option, and for good reason. But it wasn’t like that in the old days. [We noticed you’re inactive]( ACCOUNT # Name CASH LINE STATUS 000083880573 {EMAIL} [Inactive]( A recent routine analysis of our customer records revealed that you are currently missing out on the most profitable trade ideas in our company. On Monday mornings, our most successful trader is set to deliver a real-time time update - LIVE - to a select group of Paradigm Press readers. [Make sure your name is on this list now]( [Click Here To Learn More]( The Togetherness of the 1980s Remember when you could have a normal, interesting conversation with differing viewpoints with a Democrat? It’s been a long time, I know, but those days were great. No outrage, triggering, or name-calling. Just a good old-fashioned debate about where the country should go. But that’s when America had a loyal opposition, something that’s long left its shores. The Sheer Amount of Accomplishments in 248 Years There were only 66 years between Kitty Hawk and the moon. Think about that. Not even seven decades between learning to fly and learning to fly to the moon. Insane. Imagine what we’d be doing nowadays if we weren’t worrying about deadnaming, triggering, critical race theory, and pandering to a crowd that probably won’t even watch your movie. “Beam me up, Scotty!” wouldn’t just have been an exclamation; it might have been a reality. Here’s a list of [American Nobel Prize winners](. If you can get past Kissinger, Krugman, Gore, and Obama, it’s a list to be proud of. Well, that’s all I’ve got today. It’s good to remember things we ought to be thankful for. God Bless America. All the best, Sean Ring Editor, Rude Awakening X (formerly Twitter): [@seaniechaos]( Rate this email Like Dislike Thanks for rating this content! Looks like something went wrong. Please try to rate again. In Case You Missed It… What the End of the Chevron Deference Means SEAN RING I won’t lie to you: before this week, I had no idea what the “Chevron deference” was. I thought it was some advanced legalese that didn’t concern me at all. And then I heard it: the pangs of despised love, the law’s delay, the insolence of office… it was all there, as if Hamlet finally got on with his damn soliloquy. Freedom fighters gathered around the X campfire and bragged about how great it was that SCOTUS should make such a decision to end the Chevron deference. What was the Chevron deference? It was the pisspoor decision of the 1984 version of the SCOTUS that gave federal agencies the power to interpret ambiguous laws. In plain English, it gave the agencies the license to consider themselves experts. I know what you’re thinking: why would anyone consider any government employee or agency an expert in anything but bureaucracy? I share your confusion. But that was the case. The agencies, God help us, were deemed experts by a nine-person judiciary that had no idea if those people were experts (highly unlikely) or not (a near certainty). Let’s do this properly. The Chevron Deference The Chevron deference, named after the 1984 Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., was a legal doctrine that required courts to defer to a federal agency's interpretation of an ambiguous or unclear statute that the agency administers. Why is any legislature allowed to create ambiguous statutes? I don’t know! Why would any agency interpret a statute that was ambiguous? This “deference” allowed them to interpret the statute without any real danger of lawsuits. Under Chevron, as long as the agency's interpretation was “reasonable,” courts were bound to accept it, even if the court believed a different interpretation was more reasonable. And what’s the definition of “reasonable” in this case? I don’t know! Yet, this doctrine has been the cornerstone of administrative law for nearly four decades, giving federal agencies vast power to shape the laws they enforce. Yes, they create and enforce, which, by my math, violates the concept of “checks and balances.” Of oourse, the doctrine has also been a magnet for criticism, with opponents rightly arguing that it undermines the separation of powers, erodes individual liberties, and promotes an unchecked administrative state. Last week, in a decision that sent waves through the Swamp, the Supreme Court overturned “The Chevron Deference,” as it’s now called. It’s huge – with a capital “Y” – because it marks a significant shift in the balance of power between the federal government and the people, and it couldn't have come at a more critical time. It’s a resounding victory for those who believe in limited government, individual freedom, and the rule of law. [Elon Musk’s Genius Plan to Save the US Dollar from Collapse?]( Elon is about to flip the switch on [his new money project…]( And it could trigger the biggest change to our financial system since the creation of the federal reserve in 1913. Could this save the US dollar from a complete collapse? [Click here to see the details because]( Elon said he could flip the switch “as early as mid 2024.” [Click Here To Learn More]( The Rise of the Skynet State To understand why the Chevron deference was so problematic, it's essential to grasp the rise of the administrative state in the United States. Over the past century, the federal government has expanded dramatically, with a growing number of agencies wielding significant regulatory power. These agencies, staffed by unelected bureaucrats, have the authority to issue rules and regulations that carry the force of law, impacting nearly every aspect of American life. The Chevron deference was the Miracle-Gro for this expansion. It allowed agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes without meaningful judicial oversight. This deference effectively shifted power away from the judiciary, which is constitutionally tasked with interpreting the law, and placed it in the hands of federal agencies. These agencies “Chia-petted” their way into bloated administrative disasters. The Erosion of Individual Liberties One of the most troubling aspects of the Chevron deference was its impact on individual liberties. By granting agencies the power to interpret ambiguous laws, Chevron allowed bureaucrats to create and enforce regulations that infringed upon personal freedoms. This dynamic was particularly concerning in environmental regulation, healthcare, and financial oversight, where agency rules often had far-reaching consequences for individuals and businesses. For example, consider the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has used its Chevron-enabled authority to implement sweeping regulations on air and water quality. While some of these regulations have improved environmental outcomes, others have imposed significant burdens on industries and individuals without statutory backing. The same can be said for agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Gorgeous Gary Gensler’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which have used the Chevron deference to justify expansive interpretations of their regulatory mandates. This regulatory band-aid getting ripped off may send Bitcoin to six figures. The Threat to the Rule of Law The lack of accountability was particularly evident in cases where agencies issued regulations that contradicted clear legislative intent. Under Chevron, as long as the agency's interpretation was deemed "reasonable," courts were compelled to uphold it, even if it conflicted with the plain language of the statute. This deference effectively insulated agencies from judicial review, allowing them to operate with near-unchecked authority. A Return to Constitutional Principles The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron marks a significant step toward restoring constitutional principles and reining in the administrative state. This decision ensures agencies will no longer exceed their statutory authority without facing meaningful judicial oversight. In its ruling, the Court emphasized the importance of maintaining the separation of powers, a critical principle of the Constitution. By curbing the power of federal agencies, the decision reinforces the idea that laws should be made by elected representatives in Congress, not by unelected bureaucrats. Implications for the Future The decision to restore the judiciary's role in interpreting the law will likely lead to a more balanced and accountable regulatory system. Federal agencies will need to be more careful in crafting regulations, knowing that their interpretations will face rigorous judicial scrutiny. And don’t get too excited, but this decision could pave the way for further reforms to reduce the administrative state's size and scope. Lawmakers and policymakers who advocate limited government and individual liberty will use this ruling as a springboard for enacting legislation that reins in agency power. Wrap Up This decision sends a clear message: in a constitutional republic, no one is above the law, not even the bureaucrats who wield regulatory power. For those who value liberty, limited government, and the rule of law, the end of the Chevron deference is a cause for celebration. It marks the beginning of a new era in American governance, one that promises to be more balanced, accountable, and respectful of the constitutional principles that have guided America since its founding. Oh, happy days! Have a wonderful July 4th tomorrow! All the best, Sean Ring Editor, Rude Awakening Twitter: [@seaniechaos]( ☰ ⊗ [ARCHIVE]( [ABOUT]( [Contact Us]( © 2024 Paradigm Press, LLC. 1001 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. By submitting your email address, you consent to Paradigm Press, LLC. delivering daily email issues and advertisements. 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