In high school we memorize the start of the Declaration and it has always stuck with me:
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one nation/people to dissolve the political bands/bonds which/that have connected them with another . . . .
Oh for goodness sakes, DON’T quote Jefferson! This is how wars start! There are nut jobs out there just looking for an excuse to KILL people and quoting the Declaration of Independence, especially with NO context, just encourages them.
Jefferson, the British subject, was a Revolutionary, yes. But he was also NO fighter. He called upon other men to do the fighting for him.
After the Revolution was over he was still a small “r” revolutionary. But he believed that our revolutions occur in the BALLOT BOX.
When Jefferson talked about the “Tree of Liberty being watered with the Blood of Patriots” he was serving as Minister in Paris and was referring to events ongoing in Europe and how our American Experiment was taking root and spreading to other nations.
Jefferson, the American citizen, never once called for violent action against the government. Not even during the Whiskey Rebellion.
Jefferson disagreed with Washington and left his Cabinet. He didn’t even attend Washington’s funeral. But he NEVER supported violence against the Washington administration.
Jefferson served as Adams VP, and disagreed with him continuously disagreed with him. He constantly had political plots and schemes against him.
Once president Jefferson did everything he could to put down dissent in his government and would have used military force if necessary.
The Confederates who quoted Jefferson during the Civil War were wrong. They were misguided traitors all and deserve no honors.
Anyone who today tries to listen to Jefferson and think that he encourages armed violence is wrong. All that will happen is that they will end up dead with people on CNN talking about what a crazy nut job he was.
You want to make change, you had better learn to SPEAK UP.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 12 months ago
Human events are catching up with us
pschearer Premium Member 12 months ago
In high school we memorize the start of the Declaration and it has always stuck with me:
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one nation/people to dissolve the political bands/bonds which/that have connected them with another . . . .
danketaz Premium Member 12 months ago
Mud will be slung.
braindead Premium Member 12 months ago
Stantis continues with the ‘both sides do it. equally.’ bullsh!t.
willkepley 12 months ago
It becomes necessary…and it surely has.
Hydrohead 12 months ago
Double Dare called, it wants it’s gag back.
Durak Premium Member 12 months ago
Oh for goodness sakes, DON’T quote Jefferson! This is how wars start! There are nut jobs out there just looking for an excuse to KILL people and quoting the Declaration of Independence, especially with NO context, just encourages them.
Jefferson, the British subject, was a Revolutionary, yes. But he was also NO fighter. He called upon other men to do the fighting for him.
After the Revolution was over he was still a small “r” revolutionary. But he believed that our revolutions occur in the BALLOT BOX.
When Jefferson talked about the “Tree of Liberty being watered with the Blood of Patriots” he was serving as Minister in Paris and was referring to events ongoing in Europe and how our American Experiment was taking root and spreading to other nations.
Jefferson, the American citizen, never once called for violent action against the government. Not even during the Whiskey Rebellion.
Jefferson disagreed with Washington and left his Cabinet. He didn’t even attend Washington’s funeral. But he NEVER supported violence against the Washington administration.
Jefferson served as Adams VP, and disagreed with him continuously disagreed with him. He constantly had political plots and schemes against him.
Once president Jefferson did everything he could to put down dissent in his government and would have used military force if necessary.
The Confederates who quoted Jefferson during the Civil War were wrong. They were misguided traitors all and deserve no honors.
Anyone who today tries to listen to Jefferson and think that he encourages armed violence is wrong. All that will happen is that they will end up dead with people on CNN talking about what a crazy nut job he was.
You want to make change, you had better learn to SPEAK UP.
Radish the wordsmith 12 months ago
Anti democracy fascist lying Republican slime gets into everything and ruins it.
rossevrymn 12 months ago
FALSE EQUIVALENCY ALERT!!!!!
Phoenix83 12 months ago
Is that gak?
Bradley Walker 12 months ago
The gack is back.