2007-07-14 03:48:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Cute! Yes. He may have thought to be a founding father.
2007-07-14 03:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by Page 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.
James Madison
If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.
James Madison
It is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad.
James Madison
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.
James Madison
Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other.
James Madison
The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war.
James Madison
The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.
James Madison
The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived.
James Madison
War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits.
James Madison
2007-07-14 10:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What? Someone lost their father? I don't get it. Is James the guy that works at the Orange Julius stand? I am totally democrat so I hate Bush because he is republicin.
Good question.
2007-07-14 10:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by Granny Gruntz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you now channeling James Madison? Because last time I heard he was still dead.
2007-07-14 10:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could you offer the Madison quote that refers to the antics of Bush and Cheney please....I'm sure others will be elated at the message as well !
Edit; Thanks, justgoodfolk.....I am enlightened,to say the least....
2007-07-14 11:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Mr. Madison, the author of our Constitution and protege of Thomas Jefferson, would be rather disappointed in today's America--the current Administration, Congress, and the American voters especially. He might even question the wisdom of giving them the vote!
2007-07-14 10:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by James S 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
What are you talking about? Madison lived over 200 years ago.
2007-07-14 10:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm pretty certain Madison never said one word about this. Sources please?? LOL
2007-07-14 10:54:03 · answer #8 · answered by amazin'g 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Never heard of him.
2007-07-14 10:51:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋