The Constitution: “Who has jurisdiction?”
Postliberalism: “Who has good intentions?”
The Founders: “Power corrupts.”
Postliberalism: “Not our power.”
The Founders: “Assume rulers are fallen.”
Postliberalism: “Assume rulers read Aquinas.”
Postliberalism: “The right people should have power.”
The Founders: “Nobody is the right people.”
The Founders: “Checks and balances.”
Postliberalism: “Trust and vibes.”
Make sense?
Aug 4, 2026 · 2:22 PM UTC