We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
Why are you quoting james madison?
So he can appear mysterious.
To see who agrees with him. To start a topic about something that i find intresting.
actually that quote attributed incorrectly to James Madison was actually quoted by an unknown person.
Quote from: Denial on November 11, 2006, 11:03 AM
actually that quote attributed incorrectly to James Madison was actually quoted by an unknown person.
Good ol' google and its facts eh? :D Makes anyone seem smart.
Quote from: Denial on November 10, 2006, 11:58 PM
We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
Who are you and what have you done with Denial? :P
Thats a retarded quote, btw. America's political institutions have survived for so long for only one reason: that the check and balance system was strong enough to preserve the even distribution of power, so that even with corrupt, evil, weak, misguided officials at the helm, they have lasted. If it were up to mankind to govern themselves, there would be many great as well as terrible things that would ensue. It is unfortunate, but obvious.
Quote from: Zakath on November 11, 2006, 06:12 PM
Quote from: Denial on November 10, 2006, 11:58 PM
We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
Who are you and what have you done with Denial? :P
I have bought Denial off ebay for 8 thousand dollars. I believe it will be a good investment.
Quote from: Denial on November 11, 2006, 08:15 PM
Quote from: Zakath on November 11, 2006, 06:12 PM
Quote from: Denial on November 10, 2006, 11:58 PM
We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
Who are you and what have you done with Denial? :P
I have bought Denial off ebay for 8 thousand dollars. I believe it will be a good investment.
Did the buyer know he'd be hated?
Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.
Quote from: Denial on November 12, 2006, 04:00 AM
Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.
What does that even mean? What is prefur?
Quote from: heRo on November 12, 2006, 04:03 AM
Quote from: Denial on November 12, 2006, 04:00 AM
Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.
What does that even mean? What is prefur?
Hero ..... Save a Whale.
BAM! USA is of God! Long live America! :P
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=16017.msg161137#msg161137 date=1163357316]
BAM! USA is of God!
Nope. Sorry. Incorrect.
Quote from: topaz on November 11, 2006, 12:26 AM
Why are you quoting james madison?
Better question, why is this dead forum being revived? ??? :o
Quote from: Grok on November 14, 2006, 10:11 AM
Quote from: topaz on November 11, 2006, 12:26 AM
Why are you quoting james madison?
Better question, why is this dead forum being revived? ??? :o
So grok can question why.
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Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=16017.msg161137#msg161137 date=1163357316]
BAM! USA is of God!
Nope. Sorry. Incorrect.
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