To: cripplecreek
James Madison recognized this so many years ago:
“Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” - James Madison - 1788
11 posted on
08/13/2011 8:21:07 AM PDT by
TADSLOS
(Free Republic- Still AAA++ rated)
To: TADSLOS
One of my favorite Madison quotes. He didn’t even need a crystal ball to see the future.
To: TADSLOS
Madison has become one of my favorite founders in recent years due to our current business climate.
What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?
-James Madison
16 posted on
08/13/2011 8:35:01 AM PDT by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin)
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