Being American, not partisan, means being willing to consider that you (or your political party) might be wrong. It means accepting that no leader is infallible, but the best ones … Continue reading On Choosing to Be American, Not Partisan
Tag: Federalist Papers
From Federalist No. 50
It is at least problematical, whether the decisions of this body do not, in several instances, misconstrue the limits prescribed for the legislative and executive departments, instead of reducing and limiting them within their constitutional places.
From Federalist No. 15 (Hamilton)
Excerpts from The Federalist Papers, No. 15 (Alexander Hamilton): There was a time when we were told that breaches, by the States, of the regulations of the federal authority were not … Continue reading From Federalist No. 15 (Hamilton)
From Federalist No. 51
Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.
From Federalist No. 1 (Hamilton)
“For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.”
Even So, Joy 