I request All Sodaheads, both Liberal and Conservative to explain the quote below and how it relates to today's government......Thank you.......EE

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I request All Sodaheads, both Liberal and Conservative to explain the quote below and how it relates to today's government......Thank you.......EE?

by EagleEye Posted November 07, 2009 00:48:51

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'A government big enough to give you everything you want,
is strong enough to take everything you have.'
-Thomas Jefferson

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Kiltit November 14, 2009 02:12:46

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Millard Fillmore: "The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not for public trust."

Grover Cleveland: "It is the responsibility of the citizens to support their government. It is not the responsibility of the government to support its citizens."

Uncle Remus: You can't run away from trouble. There ain't no place that far.
Sailor Dale November 10, 2009 23:14:30

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An excellent quote....I do not know the source- One of the Founding Fathers, I think.....

"When the government fears the people, that is GOOD!
BUT when people fear the government, that is BAD"

Or something like that............
sweetguy45 November 08, 2009 18:59:08

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IF THEY CAN TEMP YOU INTO ACCEPTING IT, THEY CAN USE FORCE ON YOU TO TAKE IT AWAY. , NOT MUCH EXPLANATION NECESSARY.Any government that can use force to take anything from you is nothing more that tyranny.
awill192 November 08, 2009 17:58:12

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This is the reason that my avatar is that of the statue sitting in the Jefferson Memorial. But, people in the 20th Century 'knew better' and passed Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare for the POOREST in the country, Welfare for the RICHEST in the country, Welfare for those in 3rd world countries, a permanent military-industrial complex, Food Stamps, Federal Housing, Perscription drugs through Medicare part D. And if we got rid of almost any of those, the people would throw a fit for not recieving their entitlements.
wtw November 08, 2009 03:51:30

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Scary but true--the more power we give the government the less our freedoms mean and the freedom we will have!
Royal Warrior November 08, 2009 01:27:26

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Ya know. I often wonder if Jefferson was thinking of himself as a slave owner when he said this. The man wanted the US to outlaw slavery, but when it wasn't he felt that to maintain his 'status' and be competitive as a plantation owner, he had to continue owning slaves.
I wonder if he was thinking of his relationship with Sally Henson, and their children.
But I am sure he saw the dangers of having government be the 'god' we looked to for fulfillment of our daily needs and wants.
Trusting the govt. to provide us with out needs, is crazy. The govt. should only provide a certain measure of protection to our borders and laws within the borders. Thus giving us each a chance to become and to do for ourselves. PERIOD.
Ahrtal November 07, 2009 20:39:33

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There is no free lunch. Somebody pays for it, and it's always the taxpayer either directly or indirectly. I've never seen the government give away anything except salaries to those who purport to represent us.
rockso November 07, 2009 20:33:39

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I believe I have given and still am giving my fair share, (taxes) so in the future I would like to be the one to dictate where I will give next. As far as the takeaways go I don't think this administration has even begun yet!!!!
Bear November 07, 2009 20:28:04

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Great quote..... as to how it relates to today's government I think of food stamps and social welfare (examples) on the giving side and the Patriot Act and Eminent Domain (examples) on the taking side.
keeper November 07, 2009 20:24:49

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Jefferson understood what he was talking about!!!
Beccy November 07, 2009 19:29:34

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Right now it feels like they are big enough to take my money to pay for some stimulus to give other people something.
Kelly November 07, 2009 17:12:40

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Have you ever noticed that poor people are more likely to share what they have? The rich elite that rule never have to wonder where they will sleep, what they will eat, or what will happen to their children.
I have had money and I have been poor. I can tell you; more people come to my door now that I am poor, hoping for an odd job or a handout (and they usually get something if I have it)....actually, when I lived in an "upscale" neighborhood, nobody ever came around because the better off generally won't help, and some even call the police.
Big government seems to work the same way.
Racefish November 07, 2009 17:01:57

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I think it relates perfectly well with what the government has become.
So, put your hands back in your pockets since nobody is going to give you something for free.
Step out of the bread line because the only thing your doing is putting your hand in someone else's pocket.
The Rock November 07, 2009 15:06:30

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Yes and as government grows we lose more freedom..
Astro-Boy November 07, 2009 08:51:59

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Government has been growing for decades. It didnt just start, the Two Party system is to blame and so is the American people for settling for what they churn out.
mk, Smartass Oracle November 07, 2009 08:43:42

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Big government has never worked
Will November 07, 2009 06:18:55

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Basically when the government controls everything you are at the will of that government
fairiefang0 November 07, 2009 06:15:15

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It's true..
DavE November 07, 2009 05:11:41

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gtstc November 07, 2009 04:53:52

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if they are big enough to give you that kind of support you will grow dependant.
Once you grow dependant you will not be able to do it on your own and at that time you are at the governments mercy.
everything has , at that time, been taken away.