Lessons On Liberty
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"Our union is now complete; our constitution composed, established, and approved. You are now the guardians of your own liberties." (S. Adams)
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It is hard to imagine but we have been here once before. And I find myself reading a lot about how our founding fathers dealt with things. Democracy is not a passive thing that was wished into existence:
"The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance." (S. Adams)
"The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance." (S. Adams)
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It is hard to imagine but we have been here once before. And I find myself reading a lot about how our founding fathers dealt with things. Democracy is not a passive thing that was wished into existence:
"The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance." (S. Adams)
"The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance." (S. Adams)
While I wholeheartedly support Bolsonaro getting a full dose of karma, I was curious if you could provide a source for this quote?
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
While I wholeheartedly support Bolsonaro getting a full dose of karma, I was curious if you could provide a source for this quote?
Trump and "disdain for the Constitution" are basically synonyms at this point thanks in part to his constituents having the attention span of a moth on amphetamines. Given his go to "I know you are but what am I" defense, this is pure projection.
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump and "disdain for the Constitution" are basically synonyms at this point thanks in part to his constituents having the attention span of a moth on amphetamines. Given his go to "I know you are but what am I" defense, this is pure projection.