There has been so much power concentrated. There is no leash on that power anymore and Americans face the situation that this power is getting momentum with each passing year with each presidency.

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As long as enough people can be frightened, then all people can be ruled. That...

As long as enough people can be frightened, then all people can be ruled. That...

Entire generations of Americans have come of age since the ancient time when the president's...

Entire generations of Americans have come of age since the ancient time when the president's...

It has been surprising to me that so few conservatives have voiced concern over the...

It has been surprising to me that so few conservatives have voiced concern over the...

If so many Americans are looking for the government to save them, then it is...

If so many Americans are looking for the government to save them, then it is...

It is one of the great tragedies of the US, that most learn most of...

It is one of the great tragedies of the US, that most learn most of...

It is amazing to think after all that has happened in this country in the...

It is amazing to think after all that has happened in this country in the...

This stuff on enemy combatants, the Bush Administration has fought like a tiger to avoid...

This stuff on enemy combatants, the Bush Administration has fought like a tiger to avoid...

How many McDonald's gift certificates would it take to sway a lot of Americans to...

How many McDonald's gift certificates would it take to sway a lot of Americans to...

There are a lot of benefits representative of government and it is far better than...

There are a lot of benefits representative of government and it is far better than...

Part of the reason that the government's fear mongering is succeeding is because so many...

Part of the reason that the government's fear mongering is succeeding is because so many...

It is unfortunate that Americans are no longer aware of what the constitution says and...

It is unfortunate that Americans are no longer aware of what the constitution says and...

This is a case if the President is permitted to be above the law, then...

This is a case if the President is permitted to be above the law, then...

Some of the folks on both sides might be sincere, but it does seem as...

Some of the folks on both sides might be sincere, but it does seem as...

The more expansive government is, the more perils people face in daily lives, be it...

The more expansive government is, the more perils people face in daily lives, be it...

It is important to recognize and politics positive thinking is often the slaves' virtue -...

It is important to recognize and politics positive thinking is often the slaves' virtue -...

It is like we are obliged to assume that the government is only doing what...

It is like we are obliged to assume that the government is only doing what...

If an election is simply a one-day snapshot of transient mass delusions, then this is...

If an election is simply a one-day snapshot of transient mass delusions, then this is...

Some politicians are aware of the Bill of Rights. It seems that the opposition party...

Some politicians are aware of the Bill of Rights. It seems that the opposition party...

The Federal Government is exploiting public fear to redefine the relationship between the rulers and...

The Federal Government is exploiting public fear to redefine the relationship between the rulers and...

People are so docile right now. It is almost as if good government means when...

People are so docile right now. It is almost as if good government means when...