Genuine Faux Minis and Shuffles, Oh My!
It’s not hard to notice that foreign electronics companies have been working overtime ripping off Apple Computer’s ideas. It seems that Apple is, once again, at the crown pinnacle of technology and innovation. All the gadget companies are gunning for a slice of a market that Apple practically owns… and a couple of weeks ago, [...]
Peter Muhlenberg says there is a time to fight
(He was elected as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1774, and was a 30-year-old pastor who preached on the Christian’s responsibility to be involved in securing freedom for America. He was the son of Henry Muhlenberg, one of the founders of the Lutheran Church in America.) In 1775, after preaching a [...]
Benjamin Franklin on the acquiring of wealth
The Federalist Patriot — Founders’ Quote Daily “Finally, there seem to be but three Ways for a Nation to acquire Wealth. The first is by War as the Romans did in plundering their conquered Neighbours. This is Robbery. The second by Commerce which is generally Cheating. The third by Agriculture the only honest Way; wherein [...]
John Jay on the inconsistency of slavery
The Federalist Patriot — Founders’ Quote Daily “It is much to be wished that slavery may be abolished. The honour of the States, as well as justice and humanity, in my opinion, loudly call upon them to emancipate these unhappy people. To contend for our own liberty, and to deny that blessing to others, involves [...]
President Washington warned us…
In his 1796 Farewell Address, George Washington cautioned the new nation: “Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.” [...]
Alexander Hamilton on our three branches of government
The Federalist Patriot — Founders’ Quote Daily “The regular distribution of power into distinct departments; the introduction of legislative balances and checks; the institution of courts composed of judges holding their offices during good behavior; the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election…. They are means, and powerful means, [...]
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