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Tag: Thomas Jefferson
The Bank Problem
Usrenewal.org has a great quote from Thomas Jefferson up as it’s “quote of the day.” “I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that…
Keep it Local
From The Patriot Post: “he States can best govern our home concerns and the general government our foreign ones. I wish, therefore…never to see all offices transferred to Washington, where, further withdrawn from the eyes of the people, they may more secretly be bought and sold at market.” — Thomas Jefferson (letter to Judge William…
Thomas Jefferson and Freedom of the Press
Here is an article with some excellent thoughts on the role of the “press” in our society. A great encouragement for bloggers. Read More: http://pajamasmedia.com/2007/11/what_would_thomas_jefferson_th.php