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Principles and Policies Podcast For Saturday 7/23/2016- Republican Convention Follies

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday July 23, 2016. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss the conventions and the political insanity that is just really commencing. We spend some time talking about the potential vice-presidential candidates and also discuss John Kasich’s political suicide by not attending the Republican convention.

Principles and Policies Podcast For Saturday 5/21/2016- Donald Trump, The Supreme Court, Unhinged Anti-Trump Republicans, And The Independents

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday May 21, 2016. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis point out some problems with thinking in Republicans who both do and don’t support the presumptive nominee of the party, Donald Trump. We also discuss the rise of the independents and how they may impact the results in the fall.

Article links- Mitt Romney proves that GOP party elites don’t really understand how the electoral process works or the current mindset of the electorate

Libertarians see an opening and nominate Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico

The Constitution Party nominates a pro-life, small-government, constitutional limited government advocate

 

 

Principles and Policies Podcast For Saturday 4/16/2016- Sovereignty, Convention Delegates, And The Republican National Convention

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday April 16, 2016. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze some of the machinations of the various candidates to gather convention delegates by using the rules vs those candidates who cry about “unfair” treatment under well-established and publicized party rules.

Article links- Facts behind the Colorado RNC delegate choice

Utah fights back on setting its own delegate selection criteria

DC delegate explains why she is a free agent at the Republican National Convention but doesn’t really grasp the stakes of voting

DC Republican party delegates strategize

 

 

Principles and Policies Podcast For Saturday 4/9/2016- God, Politicians And The Law

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday April 9, 2016. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis examine current events surrounding the current election period (the silly season) and how God’s hand is evident in it. We also use the upcoming conventions as a jumping off point to discuss conventions in general and their functions and power specifically.

Article links- The Youtube of the Glenn Beck program is now removed

 

Institute On The Constitution Class Starting In Ashville, OH

IOTCWe the People have the duty to restrain a government operating outside Constitutional boundaries. The Institute on the Constitution invites you to learn how by discovering your American heritage and birthright.

INSTITUTE ON THE CONSTITUTION – Course Description & Information

A great history and non-partisan government class for adults and teens to be introduced to the U. S. Constitution, our Biblical heritage and the concept of limited government. Twelve weekly classes of approximately 2 hours each are comprised of a 30-minute video lecture, group review and discussion questions.

Beginning with the Bible you will learn of the origins of history, law and government, followed by stories of America’s discovery, settlement and evangelization from exciting, primary sources you never saw in school! Then, the worldview of the founding fathers is discussed, which leads straight to the text of the Constitution.

Your live instructors will be Chuck Michaelis, Executive Director of Camp American and Barry Sheets, Executive Director of the Institute for Principled Policy and owner of Principled Policy Consulting, LLC. Chuck is a biochemist with a voluminous knowledge of history. Barry has nearly two decades of experience working with elected officials and public policy. Lt. Colonel John Eidsmoe is the video instructor. Lt. Colonel Eidsmoe is a Constitutional attorney and professor with degrees in theology, law and political science. He is a published author and frequent lecturer at colleges, churches and community groups.

This timely and relevant course’s cost is $75 per person prior to February 2, 2015. Registrations taken after that date will be $85 per person. Couple and family rates are available (see registration link below). Your course fee includes the 12 weekly lectures, a Student Manual, and a number of supplemental books that will be read during the course.

CLASS DATES AND TIME – Begins Tuesday February 10th, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 12 weeks

CLASS LOCATION –Village Chapel United Methodist Church 30 Circleville Ave. Ashville, OH 43103 MAP

TO REGISTER, go to our ONLINE REGISTRATION PAGE– or you can CONTACT – Barry Sheets, 614-989-5293 (email- [email protected]), Chuck Michaelis, 614-893-5986 (email- [email protected])

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Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/3/2015- A Glimpse Ahead For 2015

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday January 3, 2015. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis do a follow-up to the repeat program played on December 27. The repeated program was our show from January 11, 2014 in which we looked ahead at 2014. Now in this show we look ahead at 2015 and talk about a few trends we see coming down the road in the short-term. What do you think is going to happen in the coming year?