Thomas Jefferson Quotes

[AdamSmith]

The following are some great Thomas Jefferson Quotes,

They all aptly apply to the CWB, and the debate surrounding it.

Read and enjoy


A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine.

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law,' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.

It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.

An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.

Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread.

Agriculture, manufacturers, commerce, and navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are then most thriving when left most free to individual enterprise.

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.

[BennyHin]

These might be more suitable for your post:

You Might Be a Redneck If...

* You own a home that is mobile, and fourteen cars that aren't.

* Your ironing board doubles as a buffet table.

* Your dad walks you to school because you're in the same grade.

* Your underwear doubles as your bathing suit. (Some finger pointing going on in the audience.)

* You've been on television more than three times describing what the tornado sounded like.

* You have the electronic singing fish in more than three rooms in your house.

* You've ever been too drunk to fish.

* You've ever cut your grass and found a car.

* An episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger" changed your life.

* You see a sign that says 'Say No to Crack' and it reminds you to pull your jeans up.

* You've ever hauled a can of paint to the top of a water tower to defend your sister's honor.

* Your family tree does not fork.

* You go to the family reunion to meet women.

* You think "fast food" is hitting a deer at 65 miles an hour.

* You take your dog for a walk and you both use the tree at the corner.

* You've ever worn a tube-top to a funeral home.

* You've ever opened a beer during a eulogy. (Bill Engvall suggested this)

* You've ever ridden an electric floor buffer.

* You work without a shirt on... and so does your husband.

* You own a Waffle House credit card.

* You think a quarter horse is that ride in front of Kmart.

* Your baby's first words were "Attention K-Mart shoppers."

* You own a complete set of salad bowls, and they all say "Cool Whip" on the side.

* Your mother doesn't remove the Marlboro from her lips before telling the state patrolman to kiss her ass.

* You smoked during your wedding.

* Your dog passes gas and you claim it!

* Your daughter's Barbie Dream House has a clothesline in the front yard.

* You've ever had your nipple bitten off by a beaver.

* You've ever made change in the offering plate. (Jeff pauses for the audience reaction at this point, then says "Guilty".)

* You've ever stared at a can of orange juice because it said "concentrate".

* You've ever worn a dress that is strapless with a bra that isn't. (Larry raises his hand; Jeff goes "Think about that and try to sleep tonight.")

* You're working television sits on top of your non-working television.

* You keep a fly swatter in the front seat of the car so you can reach your kids in the back seat of the car!

[peaqueen]

And, You may be a Libera
if you support minority rights, as long as they are not minority property rights.

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[peaqueen]

Liberal (spelling correction)

[ivbinconned]

Thats why Jefferson and the founding fathers insisted in forming a Republic...rule of law. Instead of a democracy...rule of mob.

The mob may deem you not worthy and vote to take away your watch (property) But in a republic the law rules, the watch is yours and no mob shall take it away!!

I like this quote, "Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread."

Does this also then follow, Were we directed from Ottawa when, or if we can, recieve health care, we should soon want for health care!!

[AdamSmith]

No wonder the ag industry is in shambles with no young people wanting to enter. The mindset that predominates within it can't see any difference between JEFFerson and JEFF Foxworthy!

Yesh! I am an optimist, but it’s hard to “Soar like an Eagle, when your flying with a bunch of turkey’s” Don Cherry

[rainman]

AdamSmith, I like the Don Cherry quote! He has always said it like it is.

[cottonpicken]

Careful with the Jefferson quotes adam somebody might learn something(like what the founding fathers said about money).

"once you loose your ignorance you cant get it back"

[chuckChuck]

Adam Smith. Interesting to note you draw your inspiration from a long dead American President and Don Cherry! Kinda helps put your comments in perspective. Another famous Don Cherry quote "Only wussies and french guys wear visors". Need I say more?

[silverback]

Yes, the perspective is that he has more to back up his opinions and the way he treats people than just throwing out rhetoric, fear mongering, and anti american garbage.