Restoring National Sovereignty Through Economic Nationalism: A Return to Founding Principles

In a passionate and sweeping monologue, Dr. Steve Turley outlines what many conservatives and constitutional originalists see as a long-overdue rejection of the globalist economic order and a return to America's founding principles. This shift is not merely economic, it is cultural, civilizational, and deeply constitutional. As he rightly frames it, America is witnessing the collapse of liberal globalism and the rebirth of a sovereign economic and national identity grounded in mercantilism, national security, and self-reliance.

Mercantilism and the Constitution: The Founders' Vision

Dr. Turley’s invocation of mercantilism, a 17th-century economic model where trade is viewed as an extension of national power finds deep resonance with the Founding Fathers' vision for the United States. As outlined in Federalist No. 11, Alexander Hamilton emphasized the importance of a robust commercial policy to secure American interests. He recognized the necessity of protecting nascent industries from foreign powers through tariffs and national economic planning, all aimed at achieving independence.

This is the kind of economic nationalism Donald Trump has reintroduced. It is one that restores the federal government’s Article I, Section 8 power: "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes." Under globalism, this clause has been distorted to facilitate massive offshoring of American jobs. Under mercantilism, it becomes a constitutional vehicle for protecting national industry and ensuring America’s independence from hostile foreign powers.

Globalism's Constitutional Crisis: Delegation and Sovereignty

The Bretton Woods system, as described by Dr. Turley, created supranational institutions like the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund which entities that function without any direct constitutional authority. This transfer of economic sovereignty to international bureaucracies undermines the very premise of the U.S. Constitution: that all legislative power resides in Congress (Article I, Section 1). The rise of globalism has resulted in unelected international bodies dictating trade policy, thereby bypassing the democratic will of the American people.

Justice Clarence Thomas has consistently warned about such extraconstitutional governance. In his concurring opinion in Department of Transportation v. Association of American Railroads, Thomas observed that delegating core governmental functions to unaccountable entities is incompatible with the Constitution. Globalism, in this sense, is not just economically damaging;it is constitutionally illegitimate.

Tariffs and National Security: A Constitutional Imperative

Turley’s focus on tariffs and their national security implications highlights another core constitutional principle: the duty of government to "provide for the common defence." If the United States cannot produce its own pharmaceuticals, steel, or ships, it cannot defend itself in wartime. The Framers understood that sovereignty includes economic self-sufficiency. They would have been appalled by a system where America's primary military and health needs are met by potential adversaries like China.

Trump’s tariff policies are not protectionist in the pejorative sense, they are patriotic, prudent, and constitutional. They ensure the survival of the Republic by preventing economic entanglements from becoming national vulnerabilities.

Civilizational Spheres and Federalism

One of the most fascinating insights Turley provides is the rise of “economic civilizationism,” where trade blocs are reorganizing along civilizational lines: North America, Eastern Europe, East Asia. This is entirely consistent with the original federal structure of the United States: a decentralized union of states with shared values and a common destiny.

Trump’s efforts to build a North American trade sphere with Canada and Mexico, anchored not in globalist abstraction but in reciprocal tariffs and economic cooperation, mirror the original constitutional compact between sovereign states. It's a model of federalism writ large on the international stage.

Globalism’s Demise and the Renewal of the American Republic

Globalism was always destined to fail. It undermined national self-government, hollowed out the American manufacturing base, and imposed alien cultural values under the guise of economic cooperation. Dr. Turley rightly notes that globalism has become a weapon of woke ideological coercion, exploited by Western elites to enforce cultural conformity.

But the Constitution provides the remedy. A return to limited government, national sovereignty, and constitutional commerce powers is not just a policy choice. It is a return to first principles. As James Madison wrote in Federalist No. 45, “The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined.” That includes the power to protect our economy from globalist overreach and defend our way of life from foreign entanglements.

In the end... A Constitutional Revival

Dr. Turley’s vision aligns closely with the conservative legal movement’s call to restore the Constitution as it was originally understood. Economic nationalism, reciprocal trade, and self-sufficiency are not just prudent strategies—they are constitutional imperatives. In rejecting liberal globalism, we are not turning away from modernity; we are turning back to the enduring wisdom of our Founding Fathers.

The liberal order is dying. What comes next is a restored Republic. One that is strong, sovereign, and rooted in the Constitution.

The recent loss in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race stung, no doubt but the bigger picture tells a vastly different story. Far from being a sign of weakness, it was a wake-up call for targeted action in one battleground state, while the GOP racks up win after win elsewhere. As Dr. Steve Turley laid out, Republicans are winning the war, even if we lost a battle in Wisconsin. Here's why the conservative movement is still surging and why the Democrats should be worried.

1. 6 of 9 Special Elections: GOP Dominates Post-Trump Announcement

Since President Trump declared his candidacy on November 5, the GOP has won 6 out of 9 special elections nationwide. These weren’t minor races, they spanned congressional and state levels, reinforcing that the MAGA coalition is alive and thriving.

Turley calls it like it is: “We’re the Super Bowl champs. We just lost a scrimmage game.” That perspective matters: big picture, the Right is still ahead on the scoreboard.

2. Florida Is Now Deep Red – Massive Wins, Even with Low Turnout

In two special congressional elections, Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won by double digits, even as turnout was down by 60% from the November general.

Democrats threw more than $10 million at these races and still lost badly. Florida, once the quintessential swing state, has become solidly Republican thanks to the post-COVID “leftugees” who fled blue-state lockdowns.

The message from Florida? Republicans are winning without needing high turnout—imagine what happens with it.

3. Wisconsin Loss Masks a Huge Conservative Victory: Voter ID Amendment PASSES

Yes, Brad Schimel lost the Supreme Court race but Wisconsin voters passed a constitutional amendment to require voter ID, and they passed it overwhelmingly: 60% support.

Even Elon Musk called it “the most important vote of the night.” Why? Because voter ID has long-term implications that go beyond any single race. Polls consistently show that 60–80% of voters across both parties support voter ID laws. And now, in Wisconsin, that’s locked into their constitution.

This is a foundational win. With voter ID secured, future elections in Wisconsin just got harder for Democrats to manipulate.

4. Understanding the Wisconsin Shift and What It Means

While Wisconsin has swung back and forth in presidential elections, off-year and state-level races have trended center-left. Why?

• Mass GOP voter exodus: Many conservatives left the state during COVID.

• No partisan early vote tracking: Unlike Florida, Wisconsin doesn’t report partisan ballot returns.

• Low GOP turnout: Rural conservatives didn’t show up.

• Dem + Independent alignment: Swing voters moved heavily left in this race.

Still, conservatives won on the core issue, voter ID, and that’s what will matter long-term. Plus, the 2028 presidential turnout will be a different game entirely, with a MAGA candidate on the ballot.

5. Building the Machine: GOTV Must Be the Focus

Turley echoed what strategists like Rich Baris and Scott Presler have said for years: the GOP must build state-level ground games to turn out the new Republican base. Today’s GOP is the party of low-propensity voters, the same working-class folks Democrats used to rely on.

That means:

• Investing in ballot chasing where legal

• Building state GOP turnout machines

• Targeting independents with winning national issues (like voter ID, border security, inflation)

Until that infrastructure is in place, off-year elections like Wisconsin will remain vulnerable. But the momentum and coalition strength are clearly on the GOP’s side.

6. Grassroots Leaders Like Scott Presler Are Filling the Ground Game Gap

While some state GOP organizations still lag behind, conservative grassroots leaders are stepping up and doing the work. Scott Presler has become a household name for his relentless voter registration, door-knocking, and turnout efforts. But he’s not doing it alone. Cliff Maloney is mobilizing liberty-minded youth through Young Americans for Liberty, while Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Action is building state-by-state infrastructure aimed at ballot harvesting where legal and getting out the vote. These grassroots patriots are filling the void left by weak GOP machines and they’re proving that the conservative movement doesn’t need permission from party elites to win.

7. The Blueprint for 2024 Is Already Working

Here’s what conservatives should take away:

• 6 of 9 special elections won

• Voter ID wins in a swing state

• Ballot security measures in general like voter ID are gaining traction

• Florida is locked in deep red

• Democrats wasting millions on failed races

• GOP coalition stronger than ever

• National issues like inflation, border security, and parental rights dominate the conversation

The Wisconsin loss was a setback but also a signal. A strong national agenda and a Trump-led ticket will bring conservatives back out in force. Add in a functional ground game, and the path to victory becomes clear.

Final Word: We’re Still the Champs

The Wisconsin court race was a reminder, not a defeat. With voter ID locked into law, 6 special election wins under our belt, and deep-red strongholds like Florida holding firm, the GOP has every reason to be confident.

This is the moment to regroup, organize, and push harder—not panic.

We’re still the champs. Let’s act like it.

Walt Disney’s 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wasn’t just an animation milestone, it was a modern retelling of a timeless fairy tale with moral clarity and spiritual resonance. Based on the Grimm brothers' 1812 version (Sneewittchen), the story drew deeply from the Christian worldview that shaped Europe for centuries. Though softened for mass appeal, the 1937 film retained core values: innocence, sacrifice, love, and resurrection.

Fast forward to the recent 2025 remake, and we’re no longer just watching an updated fairytale; we're watching an ideological revision. The shift is dramatic: from a Christ-centered allegory of redemption to a secular manifesto preaching autonomy, class struggle, and collectivist ideals.

This is not accidental. It is part of a broader cultural movement to replace biblical truth with secular humanism, and to reshape the moral imagination of an entire generation.

The Original Tale: Rooted in Christian Symbolism

The Grimm version, and even Disney’s 1937 film, reflects a world where God, sin, death, and redemption still meant something.

Biblical Symbolism in Snow White:

• Snow White’s Appearance — Her skin “white as snow, lips red as blood, hair black as ebony” echoes Isaiah 1:18 KJV: “though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” Her image embodies purity, sacrifice, and death which are core gospel themes.

• The Three Deaths and Resurrection — Snow White "dies" three times: bodice, comb, and apple. This mirrors temptation, bondage, and spiritual death (Genesis 3:6; Romans 6:23 KJV), followed by resurrection, a shadow of Christ’s Passion.

• The Dwarfs as Monastic Figures — Seven laboring men, living apart from society in ordered community, caring for a "sacred" woman; they resemble monks or the early church caring for the body of Christ (Acts 2:42–47 KJV).

• The Evil Queen as Satanic Archetype — Driven by vanity and envy, she reflects Lucifer's fall: “I will exalt my throne above the stars of God…” (Isaiah 14:13 KJV). Her end is just and mirrors divine judgment.

• The Prince as Christ — He awakens Snow White with a kiss: life restored by love. “I am the resurrection, and the life…” (John 11:25 KJV). He represents not a mere romantic interest but a redeemer-king figure.

Enter the 2025 Remake: From Resurrection to Revolution

Instead of preserving these themes, the 2025 remake (based on cast interviews, production leaks, and previews) strips the story of its moral clarity and spiritual resonance. What remains is not a tale of virtue overcoming evil but one of class struggle, autonomy, and empowerment divorced from truth.

This remake is not a simple modernization—it’s a reprogramming.

The Woman at the Well vs. the New Snow White: A Tale of Two Messages

There’s no better biblical counterpoint to the 2025 Snow White than the woman at the well in John 4. She, like modern Snow White, lived outside the boundaries of traditional virtue. She was assertive, independent and empty. Jesus doesn’t applaud her autonomy. He confronts her sin and offers living water, eternal life through Him (John 4:14 KJV).

“Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst…”
— John 4:13–14 KJV

She doesn’t “find herself.” She meets the Messiah. She doesn’t overthrow oppressive systems. She abandons her jar (John 4:28 KJV) and tells others about Christ (John 4:29 KJV).

Today’s Snow White is being rewritten to preach a secular gospel: “You are enough. You define truth. You don’t need saving.” But the woman at the well shows us the real gospel: “You are not enough, but Christ is.”

Secular Humanism, Collectivism, and the Gospel of Self

The 2025 remake aligns with the rising tide of secular humanism, where man is god, morality is fluid, and salvation comes through political revolution or self-actualization. Instead of sin, we’re told we’re victims. Instead of redemption, we get redistribution. Instead of a Savior, we get a slogan.

This isn’t just misguided storytelling, it’s theological subversion.

As Dr. Jason Lisle teaches, when you reject the absolute authority of Scripture, you lose the foundation for truth itself. Ken Ham has shown how evolution and humanism displace God from the cultural conversation. Gary Habermas reminds us that the resurrection is not just a doctrine, it’s a worldview. And Lee Strobel has demonstrated that if you remove Christ from history, you remove hope from humanity.

The 2025 Snow White is a case study in all of this. It’s not just “woke.” It’s a moral and spiritual inversion.

What We Lose When We Trade the Prince for the Proletariat

This remake doesn’t just remove the Prince, it replaces him. With what? A vague message of empowerment, wealth sharing, anti-hierarchy, and collectivist virtue. It exchanges love for labor. It dethrones the Savior and enthrones the self.

But in doing so, it teaches children that there is no rescue. No grace. No sin to repent of, and no heaven to hope for. Just struggle, identity politics, and perpetual dissatisfaction.

It’s not Snow White. It’s a fable rewritten in the language of Marx.

In the end... We Don’t Need a New Snow White; We Need the Old Gospel

The 1937 Snow White still points upward: to beauty, to sacrifice, to love that triumphs over death. The 2025 remake turns inward, downward, and backward. What began as a tale of resurrection now ends in a revolution of self.

But we don’t need another story telling us to save ourselves. We need the truth that Christ alone saves.

Just like the woman at the well, our culture is thirsty. Disney offers them polluted water. Christ offers living water.

And like Snow White in her glass coffin, this generation lies poisoned and asleep and waiting for a Prince not of this world.