"The Government was never meant to work smooth, the balance of power has each of the branches arguing against each other to keep things in check." - Todd Williams Episode Summary:Today, we go back to the roots of the formation of the US Government and the goals our founding fathers had when they wrote the US Constitution and created a hybrid Government system designed to protect it's citizens. 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:The hybrid form of government our ancestors created in the US Constitution and why.Why it's important to have a hybrid gov't.Pure forms of gov't vs perverted and how they become perverted,Accepting that ALL men are corrupt is the only way to build a better gov't.Our federalist form of government and why we separate gov't functions into branches.Roles of the gov't branches.What makes a false government.The difference between power and authority.Check and balances within the government.The unconstitutional truth about taxes.Understanding the size and scope of the US government. Resources:The Federalist Papers: https://a.co/d/ieRFNmRThe Anti-Federalist Papers: https://a.co/d/3VKPBAAFederalist Paper 51: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sources/federalist-no-51WV Constitution Article VI: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/WV_CON.cfm#articleVI Connect with S. Marshall Wilson:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv0WIwbfZxuZQr5ZCmS3GkQhttps://www.youtube.com/@TaprootMarshallingLibertyhttps://www.facebook.com/smarshall.wilson.3https://twitter.com/smarshallwilsonWant to be on the show? s.marshall.wilson@protonmail.com Connect with Todd Williams:https://forum.marshall4wv.com/login Special Shout out to Brian Sexton, host of Intentional Encourager Podcast for the intentional encouragement! Audio and show notes by Premier Podcast PromotionsTheme Song Vocals by: Gwynneth C. WilsonTheme Song Words by: S. Marshall WilsonTheme Song Music by: Jason BentleyLogo by: Russell Columbo - Zspace Motion Graphics Taproot Theme Reach backThrough the ages.Prophets and sagesAnd our fathers and ourMothers stoked the flame. Dig downThrough the rubble.Finding foundationsOn which our fathers and ourMothers built a world. ExploreAncient pathwaysCrossing continentsAnd oceans toThe Home of Liberty. Rise up And rebuild nowOn the foundations.Clear the paths so othersCan find their way Home.
