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“They (the emperors) frequently abused their power arbitrarily to deprive their subjects of property or of life: their tyranny was extremely onerous to the few, but it did not reach the greater number; .. But it would seem that if despotism were to be established amongst the democratic nations of our days it might assume a different character; it would be more extensive and more mild, it would degrade men without tormenting them.”     Alexis de Tocqueville

January 20, 2009

Quote Of The Day

by Brad Warbiany

The freedom of people to choose their leaders is the root of liberty.
-Dianne Feinstein

No, Dianne, the root of liberty is first to choose whether to consent to being led.

Hat Tip: Billy Beck

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