“Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.... No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.”

Madison also said: "War is in fact the true nurse of executive aggrandisement."

"Oceania is at War, Oceania has always been at War" ~ George Orwell - 1984. 5 stars for the naked truth.

Notice how our government keeps us in a war that seems to go on forever. Obama promised to bring the troops home but has only transferred some from Iraq to Afganistan and why we have troops in this 7th century rat hole is a mystery, or is it.

Of all quotes attributed to that brilliant man, this one speaks to our current condition.

There you have it!

Madison was a true genius, as well as an original patriot.

Madison was brilliant and has been and still is my favorite.

Madison - the great principle author of the U.S. Constitution.