by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 5, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, George Washington, Government, President, Quotes
“It will not be doubted, that with reference either to individual, or National Welfare, Agriculture is of primary importance. In proportion as Nations advance in population, and other circumstances of maturity, this truth becomes more apparent; and renders the...
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, Government, James Madison, President, Quotes
If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, and will promote the General Welfare, the Government is no longer a limited one, possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one, subject to particular exceptions. James Madison: letter to...
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, Government, President, Quotes, Thomas Jefferson
Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare but only those specifically enumerated.” Thomas Jefferson, from Transcending Time With Thomas Jefferson, Stephen D. Hanson, p. 82.
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, George Washington, Quotes
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples’ liberty’s teeth. Courtesy of BrainyQuote
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, Government, John Adams, President, Quotes
While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill – little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. Courtesy of BrainyQuote
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, Freedom, Government, John Adams, Natural Law, Quotes
Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty. Courtesy of BrainyQuote
