Excellent Quote. And from Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"...another literary warning --“Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed? . . . We want them broken. You’d better get it straight that it’s not a bunch of boy scouts that you’re up against – and then you’ll know that this is not the age for beautiful gestures. We’re after power and we mean it. . . . . There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted – and you create a nation of lawbreakers – and then you cash in on the guilt. Now that’s the system, . . . that’s the game, and once you understand it, you’ll be much easier to deal with.”

Amen Publius. And not to mention that it is the first law of natural law. Everything with a heart beat has the survival instinct.

The money lenders of the day occupy a different temple. This temple is known as the Federal Reserve. And our politicians, senators and members of the supreme court worship at the foot of this altar.They are no longer "our" representatives. They represent the Fed...to us.

The principle is sound, then and now. When you borrow you owe, simple. We have no choice in the matter, the government borrows from the Fed in monumental amounts and then passes the bill on to We The People. Whether we like it or not, we are slaves to this system of graft and corruption.

Taxation and the collection thereof is not a function of the Federal Government. Nor are the monies collected as taxation are not used for infrastructure. The various tax agencies of the western world are merely extension of the central banking cabals. The monies collected are simply profits to those central privately owned banks. So before anyone gets on their high horse and advocates taxation as a control measure for "greedy capitalists"...consider how badly fooled you are. The very worst of the greedy capitalists you so readily despise are the central bankers who own you, own your property own your government...and everything else you see. You are "subjects" not citizens. Property of the bankers...human capital...inventory...sheep. So do us a favor, either get educated or...STFU. :)

recognition of this very simple fact is why the Sovereign States need to Nullify everyting coming from DC that does not adhere to the strictest form of our sacred Constitution. And such nullification should be enforced by State Militia's as well as local Police Departments. NO infringements on the right to keep and bear arms. No registration of firearms and let us all recognize the dire need to Restore the Republic.

When we consider the one of the "intrigues" our representatives are involved in is lobbying and kickbacks... That they are paid off by Corporations and central bankers...it might be fair to say that the Government of the United States is a "Racket". And that it has devolved into something that is no longer tolerable by We The People.

Good one Carol. 5 Stars :)

While he was brilliant, what Jefferson didn't foresee was the criminal monopoly placed on all of us by central bankers and their collection agencies. These are the enemies of the day and they "own" your Representatives. This problem does not wear a left or right banner. This problem is systemic and entrenched and it's going to take one hell of a big broom to clean up this mess...but clean it up we will.

Now that Congress is dancing to the UN tune, rather than acting as your Representative, its probably fair to say that they have become a psychotic entity.

Now that the Kenyan in the White House has imposed an anti-gun head in BATF, our right to self defense has never been more in jeaprody. Register nothing and let them know what you think by purchasing staggering amounts of firearms and ammunition. Better to be prepared and wrong than the other way around.

Cap and Raid, Long Gun Registration, Non existent Immigration Enforcement...the complete selling out of the United States under one little law at a time...Our Judicial System needs a major overhaul.

Which is exactly why we need statesmen, not politicians. Politicians are generally scumbags.

5 Stars for the fact stated. Thumbs down for its effect. Overall its a symptom of an entrenched bureaucracy run amok.

Rapacious Taxation, Domestic Spying, Lack of Representation, Irresponsible Spending, Infringements on Gun Rights, Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Speech, Property Rights, Eminent Domain, Un Interference in Domestic Affairs, a Puppet in the White House...The Land of the Free?

Government loathes any individual who can think for themselves...there's a reason for that.

We need to take a hard look at the "rules" imposed by Congress and the IRS over the last 100 years and after individual examination, start repealing them if they are in any way unConstitutional.

Unfortunately we have arrived at a point where our "opponents" are actually our enemies. The Progressives who advocate Globalism are anything but civilized and I will have no discourse with them.

RBE...I agree that our government is not OUR government...but that we are run by English Monarchy is highly debatable. I'm pretty sure that if we look into the owners of the Fed and other Central Banks...we'll find that we are run by evil greedy zionists bent on global control. End the Fed.

Words from a man having just fought a bloody war against a tyrant. Sadly we are inundated with low thinkers who would have us put back under such a tyranny...and worse.

Too bad there weren't more opponents of Alexander Hamilton who should have been hanged as a traitor for the legacy he created.

CS Lewis describes what the state "should be". And I agree wholeheartedly.

RBE, based on the way you explain your thinking, you're obviously way more qualified than a Law Professor at Villanova...LOL

Archer, I have come across the same line of thinking through others and their court cases...usually with or against tax tyranny. Look up "Capitus Diminui"...see where it takes you.

Where is the Jury when someone "deemed" a threat is arrested under the Patriot Act?