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Favorite Founding Father....
070311 | Gman992

Posted on 07/03/2011 4:37:15 PM PDT by gman992

Okay, who is everyone favorite founding father??


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To: Cicero

I would say Washington also. The others were great theorists of the revolution, and essential for it. Washington was the man of action who made their dream a reality.


41 posted on 07/03/2011 5:07:25 PM PDT by Argus
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To: gman992
Patrick Henry.

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give me Liberty, or give me Death!"

His words were at first declared treason, but as the colonists thought them over, they knew those words rang true.

"If this be treason, make the most of it!"

Also, Henry was a great Anti-Federalist, and reading his words today certainly enlightened me on the dangers of big government.

42 posted on 07/03/2011 5:07:31 PM PDT by Alas Babylon!
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To: gorush

Louisiana Purchase! Jefferson outclassed the Eurotwits of the day.


43 posted on 07/03/2011 5:15:22 PM PDT by gr8eman (..."Well...I guess they had it coming, Will...We all got it coming, Kid!")
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To: gman992

George Washington is my favorite even though I enjoy reading the thoughts of many of them. The reason I went with George is the simple fact that he did not set himself up as El Presidente for life which made all the difference. Judging from the history of many revolutions since, that is rare. I look at countries like Zimbabwe and about get on my knees to thank God for George Washington. I think I just might do that tonight.


44 posted on 07/03/2011 5:16:12 PM PDT by dog breath
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To: gman992

Jefferson, but with Franklin a close second.


45 posted on 07/03/2011 5:19:22 PM PDT by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2013: Change we can look forward to.)
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To: gman992

George Washington.
Without him, we would not have won the Revolutionary war. His amazing leadership skills kept the forces together and when the continental congress didn’t pay the troops, he did.
After the war, many people suggested he become a king, he would not accept that. In fact, by George Washington refusing to become a king, King George III said, “If that is true then he will be the greatest man in the world”.


46 posted on 07/03/2011 5:21:10 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: gman992

What a great thread! I’m torn between Washington and Ben Franklin, but Jefferson is high among our founding fathers.


47 posted on 07/03/2011 5:22:18 PM PDT by Temple Owl (Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Washington- for all the eloquent reasons previously stated, and my personal favorite reason: he didn’t crave the office!

Will we ever see a “washington” on our lifetiime?
Is there maybe one on the horizon?


48 posted on 07/03/2011 5:24:58 PM PDT by sillsfan (Reagan and Sarah are right- WE win, they lose!)
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To: gman992

It was a group of very talented leaders. I will vote for James Madison.


49 posted on 07/03/2011 5:25:34 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: gman992

George Washington


50 posted on 07/03/2011 5:28:29 PM PDT by nakutny
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To: gman992
Can't choose. Too many and too many achievements. Each contributed individual talents and sweat to achieve what they did together....something greater than any one man could have done.

If I had to pick, I think Washington would have to be at the top and perhaps tied with a few others for different reasons. But, Washington was in the trenches during the war, and then continued to nobly serve (without wanting to be a true noble) as president. He earned the respect of his contemporaries on many fronts. He was indispensable in terms of public and military morale, in my estimation. And that can often make all the difference in outcomes of events. He was a leader.

But then, how can Jefferson, Franklin and others be dismissed? They can't. That period of time was sprinkled with true geniuses and patriots. Together, they gave us this beautiful country that we so often take for granted.

51 posted on 07/03/2011 5:32:12 PM PDT by Swede Girl
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To: humblegunner

are too .. Oh Wait .. Are you logged in? LOL


52 posted on 07/03/2011 5:44:25 PM PDT by freejohn ("Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." --- Mark Twain)
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To: gman992

Ben Franklin...

If you ever want to know where conservative talk radio gets many of their good lines, then just read great quotes by Ben Franklin. The guy was very intelligent, a successful businessman and loved to have fun. No doubt I could have a beer and great conversation with him.


53 posted on 07/03/2011 5:45:48 PM PDT by Sprite518
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To: gman992

Thomas Paine.


54 posted on 07/03/2011 5:46:48 PM PDT by WackySam (Obama got Osama just like Nixon landed on the moon.)
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To: gman992
It would be Mao, Lenin /(opps, channeling Obama's favorite.)

There were so many brave men, true leaders. It is difficult to choose. For me, it would be Washington -- because without him, our Republic would have evolved differently. He was a great Warrior and a humble leader.

Second, would be Jefferson - a genius among men. He was instrumental in shaping our young Republic.

55 posted on 07/03/2011 5:49:51 PM PDT by sand88 (Sarah Palin announces her run: August 12, 2011 11:10am ET)
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To: gman992

“A government that governs least, governs best.”-Jefferson gets my vote.


56 posted on 07/03/2011 5:50:50 PM PDT by Zman (Liberals: denying reality since Day One.)
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To: gman992

Thomas Paine


57 posted on 07/03/2011 6:00:13 PM PDT by Tolkien (Grace is the Essence of the Gospel; Gratitude is the Essence of Ethics.)
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To: gman992

George Washington, by leaps and bounds.

#2 Jefferson

#3 Madison

I hate Hamilton. For all the good he did, he was the father of Big Government and planted the seeds of what we have today. Yes, the communists really are the ones who are pushing us toward socialism, but Hamilton threw the door wide open with his insistence on central government power.

You are a fan of Hamilton so maybe you can explain why I am wrong, but based on what I know of the man, I can’s stand Hamilton further than I can spit. He loved big government and worse, he TRUSTED it, rather than the people.

I didn’t bother to elaborate on why Washington is my favorite founder. I think his accomplishments and character are obvious, so just pick all the usual things, and that’s why.

What I most respect him for is for stepping down as US president after 2 terms when he could have accepted offers to be King for life. He had a full understanding of what a true American should be. God gave us Washington and I don’t think we would become an independent nation without him. I don’t think there is another founder you can say that about.


58 posted on 07/03/2011 6:00:25 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (SP12: They called Reagan "unelectable", too.)
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To: gman992

James Madison. Mr. Second Amendment. Credit his wife Dolly for saving the original copies of The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution out of The White House ahead of being burnt by the British in August of 1814.


59 posted on 07/03/2011 6:06:46 PM PDT by jmacusa (Political correctness is cultural Marxism. I'm not a Marxist.)
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To: Alas Babylon!

I have been to St. John’s Church.

It is life changing.


60 posted on 07/03/2011 6:07:10 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Herman Cain 2012)
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