by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 21, 2013 | Constitution, Founders, Government, James Madison, President, Quotes, War
“In time of actual war, great discretionary powers are constantly given to the Executive Magistrate. Constant apprehension of War, has the same tendency to render the head too large for the body. A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not...
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Founders, George Washington, President, Quotes, War
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. Courtesy of BrainyQuote
by Mike Van Schoiack | Oct 4, 2013 | Founders, James Madison, President, Quotes, War
The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war. Courtesy of BrainyQuotes
by Mike Van Schoiack | Mar 18, 2013 | Founders, Quotes, Thomas Paine, War
“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.” Thomas Paine
by Mike Van Schoiack | Mar 18, 2013 | Founders, Quotes, Thomas Paine, War
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” Thomas Paine
