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BanzaiBonnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 03:52 PM
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Of all the enemies to public liberty...
"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 … known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.… No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare." James Madison 1795

With a defense budget that comprises nearly 1/2 the US federal budget, do you feel safe yet?

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NCarolinawoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 04:06 PM
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1. Well somebody is obviously UNrecommending James Madison.
Canceled out my "recommend". Can you believe that?!! :mad:

I greatly admire James Madison. He was a man of great wisdom and courage.
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Rabblevox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 04:34 PM
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2. k&r
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Zorra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 04:36 PM
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3. love that quote nt
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gimama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 04:52 PM
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4. goood quote..& appropo, today, &
for sooo long now.
End these freakin' wars ..!

thanks for posting this!
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gimama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 04:54 PM
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5. highly rec'd & a tired kick.. nt
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Snoutport Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-11 05:01 PM
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6. k & r
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