That example I had had nothing to do with me disagreeing with Levin,
He made one argument when the GOP was in charge of Senate and minority Dems filibustering their nominees, then makes the exact opposite argument ~ 8 years later when both parties were moved to the others shoes.
Worse yet in his 2004 book on judges ‘Men in Black’ he said the majority in Senate has a constitutional right to have a simple majority vote on judicial nominees.
People contradict themselves, Dems sure do,
but we are talking about someone who convinces millions of fan listeners that he is the absolute authority on the constitutions.
That makes it different.
I find him entertaining sometimes, and back in GWB first term or so I was an enthused fan, I still have that book.
I don't recall Mark ever claiming that "he is the absolute authority on the constitution." But I have read the Federalist and Anti-Federalists papers, largely inspired by Levine to do so. I have also read some of his books. I have studied the constitution (to some degree) and read some of the founders explanations, arguments and concerns about the founding of our nation. There may very well be a more qualified expert about what's written in the constitution. But I have never heard or known of anyone else that can cite writings, documentation, proof, evidence and rationale about how our founding documents should be interpreted like he does.
Say what you will. I am a very objective and independent thinker. I don't trust anyone (well 2 or 3 other humans maybe). I investigate and have informed opinions. I also humbly change those opinions when warranted if new information is presented that affects my original conclusions. In my mind, there is a lot to learn from Mark Levine. And his passion and frustration is therapeutic for me. It reminds me I'm not the only one who can barely tolerate our political & economic conundrum.