"The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty." -- Avalon Project - Washington's Farewell Address 1796
Here's Wahington's big line:
"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. "
It's probably too late: the US is Bankrupt.
Posted by: Bill Jones at September 24, 2012 6:48 PMTo get out from under being bankrupt, file bankruptcy. The courts cannot help, might hinder this filing.
File on the streets using the appropriate tools. For instance, use what George is using.
Worked once, failed once. Make it work one more time.
Madison, Jefferson, and other Virginians had acquired fabulous educations. Washington was ashamed that he had not. None of that showed when he had something to say.
"It is among the evils, and perhaps not the smallest, of democratic governments, that the people must feel before they can see."
"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."
"Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."
"It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood." -- Karl Popper N.B.: Comments are moderated to combat spam and may not appear immediately. Comments that exceed the obscenity or stupidity limits will be either edited or expunged.
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