Join us for this episode where we debunk common misconceptions about the United States Constitution and learn some cool new facts. In this episode, we will explore popular beliefs about the Constitution and separate fact from fiction. Our guest, Dr. Andrew Porwancher, a historian, will help us understand this vital document's true meaning and significance. Let's delve into the myths surrounding the Constitution and uncover the truth about one of the most critical documents in American history.

We will also discuss the connection between a massive wheel of cheese and the separation of church and state.

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David Rubenstein is a philanthropist, lawyer, businessman, and avid historian. Items from his rare collection of U.S. artifacts — including the Emancipation Proclamation, the Federalist Papers, and original works from abolitionists — are on display in the George W. Bush Presidential Museum’s special exhibit, Freedom Matters.

He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and Bush Museum Director Teresa Lenling to discuss the importance of public access to these key artifacts in order for citizens to learn about our country’s past and create a better future for the next generation of Americans.

Hear more from Mr. Rubenstein on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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Why do patents exist in the first place? What function do they serve in society? And what is their historic origin story? In this month’s episode, with the help of Professor Adam Mossoff, we zoom way out, turn the time dial back a bit, and focus on the genesis of patents.

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when individual incentives align with societal good. Abraham Lincoln, who believed that the creation of the patent system was only surpassed by the discovery of America and the invention of the printing press in terms of the three greatest advancements in human history, once said, “The Patent System added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.” The recognition and protection of mental labor and the fruits of the mind as natural property rights enabled any inventor – big or small – to profit from their discoveries and partner with those possessing the resources necessary to scale and bring new products and services to the marketplace. The exchange of this protection for an enabling public disclosure enhanced society and accelerated the pace of innovation by facilitating the open exchange of information and created the greatest free library of science and technological information in the world. And because the economy grows and society flourishes when innovation is encouraged, society was transformed in the 19th and 20th centuries as demonstrated by the scientific and technological revolutions that define our modern society and by virtue, created the greatest hockey stick graph in history.

But somewhere along the way, we lost sight of this. Patents became a victim of their own success. Their impact on society, the economy, and innovation became both ubiquitous and too often unseen at the same time. This episode is the start of our effort to help undo this collective societal amnesia about the significance of patents.

** Episode Overview **

• CliffsNotes Patent History, from conceptual origins in Ancient Greece through the pre-revolutionary English system and the origin of the word "patent", itself. 
• The U.S. Patent System, its democratization of invention, and its significant break from its predecessors, championed and breathed into existence by the collective wisdom of the likes of George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson. 
• Embedded in Democracy. The prominent role patents played in the Federalist Papers, the Constitution, the first ever State of the Union Address, and as the third ever act of the first Congress. 
• Innovation Bridge or Blockade? How the differences in the U.S. system played out internationally across the Industrial, chemical, pharma, biotech, computer, and mobile revolutions.
• Trolling the Founders. How the fundamental virtues that made the U.S. system unique and proved successful over its history have now tragically become the primary attack vectors used by its opponents.

** Connect With Our Guest **

You can follow Adam on Twitter at @AdamMossoff, where he posts regularly on patent and innovation policy, including his excellent “this Day in Innovation History” tweets.

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Thanks for listening! 

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"The problem is, that the moment that a law goes into effect, whether it's valid or invalid, it is enforced by the executive branch.” - S. Marshall Wilson

Episode Summary:

What are the powers of the US Government? This week Todd and Marshall will discuss how the US Gov't was chartered, and how the Founding Father's formed the Gov't to run. Learn the specific powers of the government, and the separate branches as defined in the US Constitution.

About S. Marshall Wilson:

Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for West Virginia Governor.

Marshall is a Ph.D. Candidate in Public Policy (National Security), and is currently an instructor for the “Military Operations” Master of Arts program at Liberty University. He holds an Executive Master of Arts in National Security Affairs from The Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC. 

About Todd Williams:

Todd Williams is a managing partner and Director of Operations in the professional telecommunications firm Anan Communications. 

Todd is also the Owner of Todd Williams Photography, where for several years he has been capturing nature's beauty. In recent years, he has spent much of this time in West Virginia focused on the beauty therein. Todd has various works in both private and corporate collections. He is a juried fine arts photographer at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, located in Beckley. Most recently, Todd's work was published in the international book Plus One Collection. His image was chosen from over 500 photographers worldwide, for this book with all proceeds going to charity.

Most importantly, Todd is an active and effective citizen proponent of the Principles of Liberty in West Virginia.
 

In today's episode:

• Forming "a more perfect union".
• Authority vs. power.
• What is a law?
• Which governmental branch have which powers and authorities.
• The specific and explicit rules of power in the US constitution.
• Who can declare war.
• Why slavery is in the constitution.
• Valid vs invalid laws.
• Where taxes came from.

Resources:

• Federalist Papers 45
• Amendments to the US Constitution
   

Connect with S. Marshall Wilson:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv0WIwbfZxuZQr5ZCmS3GkQ
• https://www.youtube.com/@TaprootMarshallingLiberty
• https://www.facebook.com/smarshall.wilson.3
• https://twitter.com/smarshallwilson

Connect with Todd Williams:

• https://forum.marshall4wv.com/login
• Want to be on the show, or send in your questions? Email: toddfwilliams(at)protonmail(dot)com

 Special Shout out to Brian Sexton, host of Intentional Encourager Podcast for the intentional encouragement!

Credits:

• Audio and show notes by Premier Podcast Promotions
• Theme Song Vocals by: Gwynneth C. Wilson
• Theme Song Words by: S. Marshall Wilson
• Theme Song Music by: Jason Bentley
• Logo by: Russell Columbo - Zspace Motion Graphics

Taproot Theme 

Reach back
Through the ages.
Prophets and sages
And our fathers and our
Mothers stoked the flame. 

Dig down
Through the rubble.
Finding foundations
On which our fathers and our
Mothers built a world. 

Explore
Ancient pathways
Crossing continents
And oceans to
The Home of Liberty. 

Rise up 

And rebuild now

On the foundations.

Clear the paths so others

Can find their way Home.