Gene Schaerr

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Gene Schaerr

Gene Schaerr

@GSchaerr

Happy husband to beautiful Martha; father, grandfather; organist; law professor, lawyer, & protector of constitutional rights; disciple of Jesus Christ.

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Gene Schaerr
Gene Schaerr@GSchaerr·
This is the right approach to reauthorizing FISA—a needed intelligence power that can nevertheless turn the US into a massive surveillance state if not carefully circumscribed.
Rep Andy Biggs@RepAndyBiggsAZ

This week, I introduced the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act, which would reauthorize Section 702 of FISA, while safeguarding our citizens’ civil liberties. We can give our intelligence professionals the tools they require to target foreign threats while ensuring that Americans are not subjected to unconstitutional surveillance. breitbart.com/politics/2026/…

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Gene Schaerr@GSchaerr·
Love this bit of history from the exemplary (though not perfect) life of our first president.
ArchaeoHistories@histories_arch

In 1783, King George III asked an American painter what George Washington would do now that he had virtually won the war. The painter replied that the General intended to return to his farm in Virginia. The King was stunned. He reportedly said, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." Throughout history, victorious generals almost always seized the throne. From Caesar to Cromwell, military success usually meant political dictatorship. The concept of voluntarily walking away from absolute power was practically unheard of. But George Washington wasn't like other men. By December 4, 1783, the British surrender at Yorktown was past, and peace was finally assured. Washington commanded a powerful, seasoned army that adored him. Conversely, many of his officers were unpaid and angry at the inefficient Congress. They had the guns, the manpower, and the loyalty to install a new monarch. He could have been King George I of America. Instead, on this day in history, Washington walked into the Long Room at Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan. The room was filled with his most loyal officers—men like Henry Knox and Baron von Steuben—who had frozen with him at Valley Forge and bled with him for eight long years. The atmosphere wasn't celebratory. It was heavy with inevitable separation. Washington, usually stoic and commercially reserved, poured a glass of wine and looked at his brothers-in-arms with visible emotion. "With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you," he said, his voice shaking. "I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable." He didn't order them. He didn't demand their allegiance. He hugged them. One by one, the hardened soldiers wept openly. Washington embraced each man in silence. There was no pomp, no ceremony, and no speeches about future conquests. It was just a quiet goodbye between warriors who had done the impossible. Immediately after leaving the tavern, Washington didn't march on Congress to demand payment or power. He rode to Annapolis, Maryland, resigned his commission, and went home to Mount Vernon to plant crops. He did the impossible. He refused the crown. He trusted the people. By stepping down, he ensured that the United States would be a republic ruled by laws, not a kingdom ruled by force. He proved that the military serves the people, not the other way around. It was the final, and perhaps greatest, victory of the Revolution. The world watched in awe as the American Cincinnatus returned his sword to its sheath, proving that character is the strongest constitution of all." #archaeohistories

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Gene Schaerr
Gene Schaerr@GSchaerr·
Encouraging news on public support for religious liberty.
Protect The 1st@Protecting1st

1/ Newly released @becketfund 2025 Religious Freedom Index tells an encouraging story: Americans' support for religious liberty is at an all-time high, and one of the clearest trends in the 2025 data is a renewed confidence in public expressions of faith.

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Matt
Matt@MattTestifies·
I’m putting together an X list of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) I know many already have their own lists, and this idea has probably been done more times than anyone can count. What I’m committing to here is keeping this one active, curated, and used with intention. Something that actually serves people. This is opt-in only. I won’t add anyone unless they explicitly want to be included. The goal is simple: visibility, community, and connection for those who are comfortable being openly identified with their faith here. If you’re a member and want to be added, let me know. If not, no pressure at all. #LatterDaySaints #FaithOnX
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Gene Schaerr
Gene Schaerr@GSchaerr·
The Chief’s essay on the Declaration is definitely worth a read — despite his disagreement with Ed (and me) over the proper spelling of “year-end.” We’re blessed to have a Chief Justice and so may other judges who take their judicial oath to the Constitution seriously and, by so doing, allow the People, bit by bit, to more fully achieve the ideals stated in the Declaration.
Ed Whelan@EdWhelanEPPC

As usual, the Chief Justice includes in his year-end report an intelligent and entertaining essay on American history--this time on the Declaration of Independence. (Alas, as usual, he also continues to fail to hyphenate "year end" when he uses it as a phrasal adjective.) supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/yea…

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