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First Principles: Federal Government Grows In Times of War and Danger
“The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.” – James Madison With this in mind, I believe … Continue reading
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First Principles: America Is A Republic Not A Democracy
“Pure democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property; and have, in general, been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: The Voice of Opposition Should Not Be Silenced
“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all … Continue reading
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Tagged Government, Harry Truman, Opposition, Repression, Security, Silenced, Terror, Thought For the Day, United States, Voice
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First Principles: The Power Of the Nation Belongs To The People
“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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