“[T]he powers granted by the proposed Constitution are the gift of the people, and may be resumed by them when perverted to their oppression, and every power not granted thereby remains with the people.”

Tell that to that bunch of commies running the country.

I'd say "perverted to their oppression" is exactly where we are now. Restore the Republic.

Looks like Madison knew what he was talking about, 200 years later we are now oppressed by the perversion of the gift of the People. Time to regroup at the State level and put Washington back in their box.

Our Founding Fathers' wisdom never ceases to amaze and alarm me!