It is hard to know how many people do, but given that the people are so docile towards the rulers, nowadays, very few Americans show the passion for freedom that our forefathers had.

Quote by James Bovard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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With attention deficit democracy, I am trying to wake up people to how the combination...

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I was amazed at how easy it was for the Clinton Administration to basically cover...

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