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Saint J.M. Browning  |
History affords us many instances of the ruin of states, by the prosecution of measures ill suited to the temper and genius of their people. The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy . . . . These measures never fail to create great and violent jealousies and animosities between the people favored and the people oppressed; whence a total separation of affections, interests, political obligations, and all manner of connections, by which the whole state is weakened. "I don't think Hank done it this way" - Waylon |
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greg az
St John ..well gosh.. im thinking you get the gold star (hamp we have any left in the drawer) for bright ideas..
Great Quote.. Isn't it amazing how such an amazing group of wise men came together at the same time, and actually produced a Nation..
assembled masses what say ye (WTF) .. what do you all think, I for one would love to see a QOD every day .
Saint J.M. Browning
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. That I would post a quote here everyday. Seeing as I have so much admiration for these great men and the Republic and I think their wisdom sorely needs to be spread again, I will likely stick to quotes of the founders, but I think it would be great to have every one come on and post a thought provoking quote once a day.
samD
As the limited power, emasculated "El Presidente" I proclaim Gregaz "Padre" hereby in charge of naming the QOD.
Please email your quotes to Greg and he will post IHMO the "Qoute of the Day" QOD!
Saint J.M. Browning
Thomas Jefferson to William Smith regarding Shay's rebellion:
God forbid we should ever be 20 years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, & always, well informed. The past which is wrong will be discontented in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive; if they remain quiet under such misconceptions it is a lethargy, the forerunner of death to the public liberty. We have had 13 states independent 11 years. There has been one rebellion. That comes to one rebellion in a century & a half for each state. What country before ever existed a century & half without a rebellion? & What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?
Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon & pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is its natural manure.
One of the greats. Relevant to the state of the Republic now, I feel.
Saint J.M. Browning
Just saw your PM. Sent you one back. Let me know what you think.
greg az
We spent the day at Prescott VA, all sorts of good stuff to relate, at the moment 1830mt. We have food on the agenda.. Just ran back quick to see whats up with everyone..
St J .. Will read that PM just as soon as i can get back here.. a few other things to attend to.. i see i have about 4 others as well.. Just want you all to know im not ignoring anyone..
Back soon as i can..
Vaquero
Yer seeing single and posting double.
greg az
glad i saw this before i got off.. do have to run.. remember what McArther said in the PI
get me off of here...help....get me off of here.. see ya all soon