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First Principles: The Accumulation of Power Into the Hands of the Few Leads To Tyranny

Posted on July 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. “ – James Madison, in Federalist … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Power Of the Nation Belongs To The People

Posted on June 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The power of the people pervading the proposed system, together with the strong confederation of the states, will form an adequate security against every danger that has been apprehended.” – John Dickinson, Letters of Fabius, 1788 The Letters of Fabius … Continue reading →

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First Principles: On Understanding the Balance Between Liberty and Power

Posted on May 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“[I]n the mouths of some [Liberty] means anything, which enervate a necessary government; excite a jealousy of the rulers who are our own choice, and keep society in confusion for want of a power sufficiently concentered to promote good.” – … Continue reading →

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