Origins of the US Constitution: The Federalist Papers

I wish more people would watch John’s talks, they are always so entertaining and educational. You can’t get better.

It is a shame that more YouTube viewers don't subscribe to this material. American History is truly great.

When Thomas Jefferson wrote his Notes on Virginia, he wrote that Lawmakers should NEVER look back at the laws that were passed as "Essential" and should never be reviewed for discussion. Our Founding Fathers recognized that history clouds the individual's judgment (see Jean~Jacques Rousseau's Social Contract) much like today, everybody's understanding of our nation's past is different, based on the teachers talking points. Take, for instance, Roadrage, since when did all American drivers become an expert on the law? This is because Americans exercise laws made relevant since the re-introduction of the Federalists Papers in the 70s. It's my contention, that the Federalist Society thumbed its nose at Thomas Jefferson's warning to the American People and that they broke these laws to promote their cause. Furthermore, I contend that this is why Thomas Jefferson wrote his warning in his Notes on Virginia because Americans have little understanding of the dynamics of politics, which touches EVERY aspect of our lives. William Bennett Munro wrote in his book Social Civics, that two groups of people (Law students and non-law students) living in close proximity to each other, over time, will become suspicious of each other... and this is where America is today.

My comment yesterday was not intended to denigrate the lecture. I found it very interesting, with an engaging presentation. I highly recommend it.

More lectures from Dr. Foster please. One a day will do

The statement; They were written in the late 18th century, so people had a little trouble getting to the point. 😂 is so funny and so true.

RI was founded on the basis of exclusion. Roger Williams was basically chased out of Mass for religious reasons. RI was leery of the other colonies for that reason which may be why they were reluctant to ratify with the others. The speakers mention of the realization of being on the outside looking in has validity. I wish he could have made this point instead of simply, arrogantly, summarizing with "They don't matter."

1:05 Read and talk about the Federalist Papers rather than just arging with each other in the abstract. Good idea, especially over the next 100 days.

Can you remind me my professor in law school is the way you teach people you know like amazing enchanted history mystery of real souls it's amazing people❤

I can't agree that we have taxation with representation, at least for the bottom 90% of the people, in view of that study out of Princeton which demonstrated that there was no statistical correlation between the wishes of the bottom 90% and legislation passed by Congress. Iirc, the span of that study was the better part of the 20th century and that correlation likely still stands.

Great content as always! Thankyou Dr. Foster and the library for making this available to the public.

Thank you i really enjoy ❤

Madison initially didn't include what became the Bill of Rights because those Rights were already in several State constitution so were implied, Patrick Henry wanted the Rights clearly stated.

Where can you hear more presentations from Dr. John Foster ??

Excuse me. I must finished my crumbs. Sharon is watching

Surprisingly enjoyable! Thanks so much!

One should Read the Federalist paper in conjunction with the Anti-Federalist papers. If you don't, you won't fully understand what even today is at stake

Ladies and gentlemen, Dr John F Foster!

I want to love this. But the amount of rabbit trails between points is just too much 😵‍💫🥵

Federalist literally means divided power, not centralized power. So The Federalist Society being against centralized power is not a contradiction. The opposite of a federalist system would be like what France has.