About The Sovereignty Ledger

A Note on Transparency:
I believe in full disclosure of my political philosophy and biases. The analysis and recommendations in my voter guides flow directly from the principles outlined below. You are free to use this information as you see fit, including criticism of my approach.

About The Sovereignty Ledger

In the spirit of Jefferson, Adams, Washington, and Lafayette
A Political Blog Dedicated to Principled Voter Guidance

My Political Philosophy

As a Christian and originalist conservative, I believe in the limited government framework established by the Constitution of the United States. My first principles are grounded both in the biblical understanding of human nature and the founding fathers' wisdom in crafting our constitutional system. The founders understood that our system of checks and balances was designed not to constrain the freedoms of citizens, but to constrain the powers of government itself.

I hold that individual liberty and personal responsibility are not competing values, but rather symbiotic principles that strengthen each other. True freedom requires both the space to make choices and the acceptance of consequences that flow from those choices.

A Note on Purity and Pragmatism

Political philosophy is not a purity test for a muddy, watered world. As a Christian, I believe all people are fallen, and as such, there is only a single purity: Jesus Christ. Therefore, anywhere people organize—whether in government, political parties, or movements—cannot achieve purity, but must seek a balance of principled ideals in relationship with the reality of actions available.

This theological understanding reinforces my pragmatic approach to politics. We work with imperfect people in an imperfect system, guided by sound principles but always acknowledging the limitations of human institutions.

Core Principles

Fiscal Policy
I advocate for strictly fiduciary fiscal policy: balanced budgets, low taxes, pro-business growth and innovation, and free market regulations. Most importantly, I believe in economic mobility across the entire spectrum, regardless of starting position.

Social Issues
Government was never intended to be the arbiter of social life. It has no business regulating what occurs between consenting adults in private, so long as no one's negative rights are infringed upon. This does not mean I believe all social behaviors or actions lead to equally beneficial outcomes—I hold personal convictions about what promotes human flourishing. Rather, it means that it is not the role of government to directly decide all social matters for each individual. The distinction between personal belief about what is beneficial and governmental authority to compel those beliefs is fundamental to a free society.

Pragmatic Approach
While I hold strong principles, I recognize that real life operates in shades of gray. I evaluate candidates pragmatically, prioritizing policy over personality, understanding that politicians are flawed humans, not moral exemplars.

Non-Partisan Liberty
If a candidate can represent liberty in a positive light, regardless of party affiliation, I am open to their consideration. The cause of freedom transcends partisan boundaries.

On Political Parties

George Washington warned us well:

"However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterward the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion."

On Government

Thomas Paine captured the essential truth:

"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one."

How I Approach the Issues

My opinions are built on the foundation of these principles. I analyze through the lens of constitutional originalism, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty. I strive to:

Prioritize policy over politics — What will they actually do in office?
Evaluate constitutional fidelity — Do their positions align with limited government principles?
Consider practical outcomes — Will their proposals enhance or diminish liberty and prosperity?
Remain party-blind — The best candidate for liberty may come from any party
Balance principle with reality — Seek the best available options rather than impossible perfection

The Bottom Line

The Sovereignty Ledger exists to help fellow citizens make informed voting decisions based on constitutional principles and practical liberty. I don't claim to have all the answers, but I commit to transparent reasoning and principled analysis rooted in both constitutional wisdom and biblical understanding of human nature.

In an era of political tribalism, I believe we need more voices advocating for the founding principles that made American liberty possible, while acknowledging the fallen nature of all human institutions. This blog is my contribution to that essential conversation.

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." — Thomas Jefferson