Presidential pictures and quotes

Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Waring, 1801.

"In every country where man is free to think and speak, differences of opinion will arise from difference of perception, and the imperfection of reason; but these differences when permitted, as in this happy country, to purify themselves by free discussion, are but as passing clouds overspreading our land transiently, and leaving our horizon more bright and serene. That love of order and obedience to the laws, which so remarkably characterize the citizens of the United States, are sure pledges of internal tranquillity; and the elective franchise, if guarded as the act of our safety, will peaceably dissipate all combinations to subvert a Constituion dictated by the wisdom, and resting will of the people. That will is the only legitimate foundation of any government."

I remember what Nicholas Cage said to his side kick in the movie National Treasure, "People don't talk that way anymore." But we should. even though founding father colloquialism seems extravagant and wordy to us, it conveyed the true meaning of American ideas and freedom.

Put before us in our daily lives. We have to look for them.

America is full of noise and distractions.

very good work here. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind words about the poem.

Sorry this is off the subject, but you have to watch this video and pass it on

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0861ff3eabea1c eb73e4

these are the types of people Obama is bowing to.