The Lost Chapters: Number 40

July 07, 2011   On Today's Program Original Argument: The Lost Chapters. Translated by Joshua Charles   Glenn couldn't fit all the Federalist Paper translations into his #1 NYT bestselling book The Original Argument -- this week you're getting the Lost Chapters. Today's is on the Powers of the Convention to form a mixed government examined and sustained.   Here's a sample:    From these two recommendations, it appears that the purposes of the Convention were as follows:   1. To establish a firm National government 2. That this government would be able to meet the demands of government, and the preservation of the Union 3. That this purpose was to be fulfilled by making the necessary changes or adding the necessary provisions ("such alterations and provisions therein") to the Articles of Confederation (as the recommendation from congress says) 4. The changes and added provisions were to be reported to congress and to the states so that they could be agreed to by congress, and established by the states   By comparing and objectively analyzing these several recommendations, we can determine the nature of the authority under which the Convention acted.  They were to frame a National government, able to meet the needs of government and of the Union, and to alter the Articles of Confederation in such a way as to accomplish these purposes. There are two rules of interpretation which are based on both plain reason, as well as legal principles...   Get the FULL TRANSLATION HERE.   WATCH: The progressive left always argues that the Founding Fathers weren't influenced by God when creating the constitution. Guess what…they were wrong. Glenn's new book The Original Argument shows the impact God had on the Founders. Glenn and co-author Joshua Charles discuss the importance of knowing history and where freedom ultimately comes from. WATCH. The United States vs China?  Allan Topol tackles the threat China poses to America in an exclusive op-ed – READ.   UPDATE: Glenn spent the 4th of July in Driggs, ID for the "Celebrate America" event! Check out the behind-the-scene pictures HERE.   How was your 4th of July? SHOW US! Send The Blaze (Glenn's site for news and opinion) your photos from this (or past) 4th of July parties, parades, or picnics, and we may feature them in a slideshow! Email your pictures to holidays@theblaze.com. Get all the details HERE.   Today's Top Stories from The Blaze: Are you ready for 'extreme couponing?' - STORY Bill Clinton compares proposed GOP voting laws to racist Jim Crow measures - STORY Jobless benefits claims fall slightly, top 400,000 for 13th straight week - STORY Casey Anthony sentenced to 4 years, but could go free in a month - DETAILS   GBTV: SE CUPP Uncensored with Donald Rumsfeld   GBTV's SE Cupp sits down with former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Secretary Rumsfeld reflects upon his nearly 5 decades of public service, including service in 3 presidential administrations, the current state of the nation, and the 2012 election. In addition, SE gets Secretary Rumsfeld to drop his guard where we get a glimpse into his personal life and into a retirement that, in typical Rumsfeld fashion, doesn't include inactivity or, as SE terms it, "puttering". Get a preview of the interview that will air next week on GBTV HERE. Not a GBTV subscriber? Click HERE to sign up. Copyright & Trademark Notice   Privacy Policy   Terms of Use   Unsubscribe Glenn Beck Program | 1270 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10020 Glenn Beck - Premiere Radio Networks - All Rights Reserved 2011