We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.

Why are you quoting james madison?

So he can appear mysterious.

To see who agrees with him. To start a topic about something that i find intresting.

actually that quote attributed incorrectly to James Madison was actually quoted by an unknown person.

[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161120#msg161120 date=1163264592]
actually that quote attributed incorrectly to James Madison was actually quoted by an unknown person.
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Good ol' google and its facts eh?  :D Makes anyone seem smart.

[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161110#msg161110 date=1163224717]
We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
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Who are you and what have you done with Denial? :P

Thats a retarded quote, btw. America's political institutions have survived for so long for only one reason: that the check and balance system was strong enough to preserve the even distribution of power, so that even with corrupt, evil, weak, misguided officials at the helm, they have lasted. If it were up to mankind to govern themselves, there would be many great as well as terrible things that would ensue. It is unfortunate, but obvious.

[quote author=Zakath link=topic=16017.msg161126#msg161126 date=1163290320]
[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161110#msg161110 date=1163224717]
We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
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Who are you and what have you done with Denial? :P
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I have bought Denial off ebay for 8 thousand dollars. I believe it will be a good investment.

[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161130#msg161130 date=1163297714]
[quote author=Zakath link=topic=16017.msg161126#msg161126 date=1163290320]
[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161110#msg161110 date=1163224717]
We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.
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Who are you and what have you done with Denial? :P
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I have bought Denial off ebay for 8 thousand dollars. I believe it will be a good investment.
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Did the buyer know he'd be hated?

Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.

[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161133#msg161133 date=1163325635]
Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.
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What does that even mean? What is prefur?

[quote author=heRo link=topic=16017.msg161134#msg161134 date=1163325813]
[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161133#msg161133 date=1163325635]
Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.
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What does that even mean? What is prefur?
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Hero ..... Save a Whale.

[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161135#msg161135 date=1163326826]
[quote author=heRo link=topic=16017.msg161134#msg161134 date=1163325813]
[quote author=Denial link=topic=16017.msg161133#msg161133 date=1163325635]
Hated is such a strong word. I prefur the word Hated.
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What does that even mean? What is prefur?
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Hero ..... Save a Whale.
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Nuke the rain forest.

BAM! USA is of God! Long live America! :P

[quote author=Joe[x86] link=topic=16017.msg161137#msg161137 date=1163357316]
BAM! USA is of God!
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Nope. Sorry. Incorrect.

[quote author=topaz link=topic=16017.msg161112#msg161112 date=1163226371]
Why are you quoting james madison?
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Better question, why is this dead forum being revived?  ???  :o

[quote author=Grok link=topic=16017.msg161212#msg161212 date=1163520715]
[quote author=topaz link=topic=16017.msg161112#msg161112 date=1163226371]
Why are you quoting james madison?
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Better question, why is this dead forum being revived?  ???  :o
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So grok can question why.

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[quote author=Joe[x86] link=topic=16017.msg161137#msg161137 date=1163357316]
BAM! USA is of God!
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Nope. Sorry. Incorrect.
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You're wrong, shout! Anyone who agrees with you should diaf.[