#0172 Federalist 2#, Ilhan Omar vs. The Alien Act, and Trump’s First Week - Further. Every. Day.

#0172 Federalist 2#, Ilhan Omar vs. The Alien Act, and Trump’s First Week - Further. Every. Day.

Federalist 2#, Ilhan Omar vs. The Alien Act, and Trump's First Week

Introduction

  • Brief overview of topics:

    1. Federalist 2#: Historical analysis and implications.

    2. Controversy around the Alien Act and recent deportation events.

    3. Trump's first week in office, pardons, and early policy impacts.

Segment 1: Federalist 2# Overview

Recap of Federalist 1#: Key themes and setup for Federalist 2#.

Federalist 2# Talking Points:

  1. John Jay's Background

    • Birth: 1745; Death: 1829.

    • Roles:

      • First Chief Justice (1789-1795).

      • President of the Continental Congress (1778-1779).

      • Treaty of Paris Negotiator (1783).

      • Governor of New York (1795-1801).

  2. Themes of Federalist 2#:

    • Importance of a united federal government.

    • Biblical justification for governance (Genesis 9:3-6, Romans 13).

    • Challenges posed by the weak Articles of Confederation.

  3. Key Insights:

    • Conflicts of interests under the Confederation.

    • The necessity of a unified American identity rooted in shared values, including Christianity.

    • God's providence in the formation of the nation.

Video Clip Reference: YouTube Link.

Segment 2: Ilhan Omar vs. The Alien Act (1798)

Discussion Points:

  1. Historical Context of the Alien Act:

    • Passed in 1798 to address foreign threats during the Quasi-War.

    • Modern-day parallels and controversies over deportations.

  2. Recent Deportation Headlines:

    • NBC's coverage (Link).

    • Resistance at the border (Link).

Notable Clips:

  • ICE head Tom Homan speaks with deportees (Link).

  • Border updates (Link, Link).

Segment 3: Nicki Knows Facts!

Trivia Question:

  • How many times was the State of Texas' Capitol purchased?

Discussion Points:

  • Quick historical insight into Texas' Capitol, its history, and notable trivia.

  • Panelists' guesses and reactions to the correct answer.

Segment 3: Trump's First Week in Office

Key Highlights:

  1. Pardons:

  2. Planned Parenthood & Cultural Shifts:

    • Threats to defund Planned Parenthood (Link).

    • Reaction to Cecile Richards' passing.

  3. Memes & Public Reactions:

    • Highlighted by @GigaBasedDad (Link).

    • Trump's silent strategizing (Link).

Final Thoughts

  1. Panelists' favorite Trump win this week.

  2. Closing reflections on Federalist 2# and the Alien Act parallels.