‘One big bunch of thieves’ corrupt Congress
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Paul Engel, host of The Constitution Study on the America Out Loud Network, delivers a scathing critique of the U.S. Farm Bill, which he dubs 'Porca Palooza' and the 'one big beautiful scam bill.' He argues the bill is fundamentally unconstitutional, as the federal government has no authority under the Constitution to regulate agriculture, and that programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare are illegal embezzlements of taxpayer money. Engel highlights widespread fraud in these programs, citing billions in fraudulent transactions, yet criticizes the government for only addressing symptoms while ignoring systemic corruption. He extends his condemnation to federal overreach in areas like pesticide labeling, broadband funding, and voter data collection, asserting that agencies like the EPA and CMS are unconstitutional. The episode also covers the FBI Director Cash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, framing it as a necessary check on media malice. Engel concludes by emphasizing that corruption stems from public complacency and ignorance of the Constitution, urging listeners to reclaim their rights through education and active civic engagement via his 'Patriots' program.
The Farm Bill is unconstitutional and functions as a massive, trillion-dollar bribe to voters and farmers.
Government programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare are illegal embezzlements of taxpayer funds.
Fraud in federal programs is rampant, but the government only addresses it after scandals become unavoidable.
Federal agencies like the EPA and CMS lack constitutional authority and should be abolished.
Media lies, especially when they involve public officials, are not protected under freedom of the press.
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The Farm Bill: A Constitutional Scam
“The federal government has no authority to regulate farms. They have no constitutional, there's nothing in the Constitution that delegates to the United States the authority to regulate agriculture, meaning the Department of Agriculture... they don't legally exist because the legislation creating them was not made pursuant to the Constitution. It actually is an unconstitutional act, which means that act is void.”
Fraud, Waste, and the SNAP Scandal
“This really is only showing up because the fraud has gotten so bad that apparently not even Washington can ignore it anymore. Now, according to reports, the most common type of fraud is when retailers sell items that are not allowed under the SNAP program.”
Medicaid, Medicare, and the California Fraud Crisis
“They finally discovered why it took so long for them to figure this out. And they said, you know what? We're just going to stop paying them. And in 10 weeks, not a single one of these providers said, excuse us, why did you do this?”
Media Malice and the Patel vs. The Atlantic Lawsuit
“Freedom of the press does not include the freedom to lie. In other words, you can estate an opinion all you want. Who was it? I think it was Daniel Patrick Moynihan that said everyone's entitled to their own opinion. They're not entitled to their own facts.”
Federal Overreach: Voter Data and Religious Discrimination
Engel critiques the DOJ’s attempt to compel states to hand over voter registration data, calling it a 'fishing expedition' that violates the Fourth Amendment. He also examines Colorado’s universal preschool program, which excludes religious schools unless they abandon their faith, framing it as a 14th Amendment violation.
“The federal government has no authority to regulate farms. They have no constitutional, there's nothing in the Constitution that delegates to the United States the authority to regulate agriculture, meaning the Department of Agriculture... they don't legally exist because the legislation creating them was not made pursuant to the Constitution. It actually is an unconstitutional act, which means that act is void.”
“Freedom of the press does not include the freedom to lie. In other words, you can estate an opinion all you want. Who was it? I think it was Daniel Patrick Moynihan that said everyone's entitled to their own opinion. They're not entitled to their own facts.”
“The corruption starts in our hearts. And the fact that we're willing to sell not only our rights, but our children's future for the false promise of goodies, that someone else will pay for my food.”
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