Founding Fathers Of Our New Country

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“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” – George Washington

“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” – George Washington

The Great American Republic was shaped by individual events which are now part of American legend. The Battle of Bunker Hill, The Winter at Valley Forge, Washington Crossing the Delaware, the Constitutional Convention, and George Washington stepping aside after his 2nd term as President, evoke pride and honor in the hearts of many Americans, if their public schools still teach about these historic events. The politically correct “history” books today are more likely to concentrate on the impact of Marilyn Monroe on the culture of America. The Founding Fathers, including James Madison, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington, risked their lives to create a republic. These revolutionaries declared their independence from an overbearing oppressive regime. The British Empire had been taxing the colonies to pay for their foreign adventures. The Founding Fathers were willing to risk being hung rather than live under tyranny, when they made the following declaration:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

After risking their lives and fighting an eight year War for Independence against the most powerful military on earth, they came together and drafted the greatest governing document ever conceived. The U.S. Constitution and its Amendments struck the perfect balance, as it constrained the Federal government and allowed its citizens maximum freedom. It was designed to prevent the concentration of power by the Executive branch. Power was balanced between the three branches of government and jurisdiction was delegated to the States. Governance was placed in the hands of the people. This sublime document has served as our guide for over two centuries. Since the early 20th Century, America has gradually allowed this document to become tarnished and trivialized.

continue reading at the link
http://theburningplatform.com/economy/founding-fathers-of-ou...

here is a sublime part two of this article
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=artic...

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I Disagree That The Constitution was any "perfect balance"

There are errors in the Constitution that guaranteed we would have a very strong Central Government. Jefferson didn't like it and was not happy with it. Patrick Henry was ready to go to war to prevent it.
And your use of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" present another indication that Government would become overbearing. Jefferson originally wrote it "life, liberty (I prefer "freedom") and property".
The fact is that the Jeffersonians lost and the NY bankers, led by that traitor--Hamilton, won. End of story. Here we are no. Paticularly with lifetime Federal Judges, who adopt the laws without question and can act, according to Marbury v. Madison, to validate Congressional enactments, broaden the meaning of interstate commerce and invalidating some of the restrictions in the Consitution itself.

Sheldon Waxman
sheldonw72@gmail.com
www.independentcontractor.info

Thank you Michael for placing it front page!!

traffic here going up - uplifting days...sales of Ron's book really picked up in Toronto and there was a great book fest here with lots of info spread around...
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"How can we justify to the unemployed and underemployed in the United States the incredible cost of maintaining a global empire?" - Dr. Ron Paul

If all goes well, there will

If all goes well, there will be a Ron Paul Monument on the National Mall in 60 years time.

Ventura 2012

Ron Paul would rise from the grave and say no!

He'd say it's unconstitutional. LOL

yep you are correct

That would be if taxpayers money is paying for the project - but if it is self funded I don't see a problem.
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"The only thing 'real' in this life is Love and honest relationship to others and this world. Everything else is fake."
-- Anisha
“Our country's founders cherished liberty, not democracy.”
-- Ron Paul

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"How can we justify to the unemployed and underemployed in the United States the incredible cost of maintaining a global empire?" - Dr. Ron Paul

I would like to see an idea revived....

Last year we floated an idea about raising money to have a statue or some kind of tribute to Ron Paul .. NOW...not 60 years from now!! Perhaps it could be in his district or in Washington DC. We could raise the money to have a commissioned piece to honor Ron Paul NOW!! There was a DP member here that does beautiful large scale mosaic work also..so it could be something like that or a statue or both!!

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"I think we are living in a world of lies: lies that don't even know they are lies, because they are the children and grandchildren of lies." ~ Chris Floyd

"I think we are living in a world of lies: lies that don't even know they are lies, because they are the children and grandchildren of lies." ~ Chris Floyd

good ideas like yours push us/our movement forward

if we did blimp why not this?
we need creative new "weapons" of mass awakening....
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"The only thing 'real' in this life is Love and honest relationship to others and this world. Everything else is fake."
-- Anisha
“Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples

Website:
http://www.libertypoet.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/LibertyPoet
"How can we justify to the unemployed and underemployed in the United States the incredible cost of maintaining a global empire?" - Dr. Ron Paul

I just added a link to part two of this amazing article

Thank you BmoreBrawler for giving your patriotic bump - this beer is to your health*))
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"The only thing 'real' in this life is Love and honest relationship to others and this world. Everything else is fake."
-- Anisha
“Complacent ignorance is the most lethal sickness of the soul.”
-- Plato

Website:
http://www.libertypoet.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/LibertyPoet
"How can we justify to the unemployed and underemployed in the United States the incredible cost of maintaining a global empire?" - Dr. Ron Paul

I hope its Fat Tire, Sam

I hope its Fat Tire, Sam Adams Boston Lager, or Sierra Nevada Porter

Ventura 2012

those brands are hard to get here in Canada - sadly*))

German Holsten beer organic no fluoride and strong 7% alc per volume...never had Sierra Nevada Porter - sounds really cool - going to do some online research.

Thanks for the beer names patriot*))
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"The only thing 'real' in this life is Love and honest relationship to others and this world. Everything else is fake."
-- Anisha
“Complacent ignorance is the most lethal sickness of the soul.”
-- Plato

Website:
http://www.libertypoet.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/LibertyPoet
"How can we justify to the unemployed and underemployed in the United States the incredible cost of maintaining a global empire?" - Dr. Ron Paul

Too bad. I don't really like

Too bad. I don't really like the stronger beers myself. I'm a big fan of amber lagers and ales. Sierra Nevada Porter is incredible.

Ventura 2012

I used to live in Nevada early 90's

Reno...I like both strong and weak beers...
was lucky to live in great beer brewing countries Switzerland Italy Germany and Poland(my roots)...

Thank you so much for bumping up this thread - cheers*))
Okocim Polish beer to your health*))
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"The only thing 'real' in this life is Love and honest relationship to others and this world. Everything else is fake."
-- Anisha
“Complacent ignorance is the most lethal sickness of the soul.”
-- Plato

Website:
http://www.libertypoet.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/LibertyPoet
"How can we justify to the unemployed and underemployed in the United States the incredible cost of maintaining a global empire?" - Dr. Ron Paul