Why We Aren’t—and Never Should Be—a Pure Democracy

Plus: Justice Department's IG Delivers a Scathing Rebuke of Comey

Aug 30, 2019   Happy Friday from Washington, where former FBI top dog James Comey is found to have violated Justice Department policies in handling memos he wrote about President Trump. John Malcolm breaks down the inspector general's findings. On the podcast, Nick Loris weighs in on the Amazon rainforest fires. Plus: Jarrett Stepman on the threat of pure democracy, Fred Lucas on the EPA's relaxing of methane rules, and Dennis Prager on the left's brutal response to those who disagree. On this date in 1967, the Senate confirms Thurgood Marshall as the first African-American on the Supreme Court. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend. Morning Bell returns Tuesday.     Commentary Here's Why We Aren't—and Never Should Be—a Pure Democracy "Well, it's official: Republicans are now arguing that the U.S. isn't (and shouldn't be) a democracy," tweets Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. More Commentary The Justice Department's IG Delivers a Scathing Rebuke of Ex-FBI Director Comey James Comey's closest advisers informed the Office of the Inspector General that they were "surprised," "stunned," "shocked," and "disappointed" by what Comey did. They should be. More Analysis The Facts You Need to Know About the Amazon Rainforest Fires Are the fires in the Amazon rainforest, dubbed the "lungs of the earth" by environmentalists, a crisis? The Heritage Foundation's Nick Loris joins us to discuss what's really happening. More News Trump Administration Eases Methane Rules on Oil Industry The Environmental Protection Agency announces that it will undo some of the Obama administration's regulations on methane, which it said could save oil and natural gas producers up to $123 million through 2025. More News Senate Republicans Tell Supreme Court Not to Be Swayed by Democrats' Court-Packing Threats Senate Republicans urge the Supreme Court not to be intimidated after Democratic lawmakers warn that its decision in a pending Second Amendment case could inflame the liberal push to restructure the court. More Commentary Equinox Owner Surrenders to the Left. Here's a Loyal Customer's Response. If you support what the left opposes, the left will do everything possible to destroy your name and your business. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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