John Adams
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Democracy did not advance progress in the U.S. It weakened property rights and sound money, both of which were distinguishing principles of the success of Greece and the United States.
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Liberty and Freedom Under Fire
by Nancy Thorner and Bonnie O'Neil July 12, 2014Most Americans would agree that liberty and freedom are values fundamental to our nation, but, if questioned, do they really know the intent of their meanings, or have they changed through time? David Hackett in his book,Liberty and Freedom: A Visual History of America’s Founding Ideas, shows how liberty and freedom form an intertwined strand that runs through the core of American life. But like DNA, liberty and freedom have been transformed and recombined with every generation. Hence, the earliest colonies shared ideals of liberty and freedom may have evolved into different meanings today.
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There’s Nothing New About a Deeply Divided Nation
by Alan Caruba November 2, 2013It is a time to harness the power of the people who hold the Constitution in high regard and to vote for those who share that regard.