The regular distribution of power into distinct departments; the introduction of legislative balances and checks; the institution of courts composed of judges holding their offices during good behavior; the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are wholly new discoveries, or have made their principal progress towards perfection in modern times. They are means, and powerful means, by which the excellencies of republican government may be retained and its imperfections lessened or avoided. ~ Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist #9, November 21, 1787 “It’s important for people all across the country to understand that this ruling does not have any practical impact on their ability to continue to receive tax credits right now.” ~ John Earnest, White House Press Secretary, July 22, 2014 If the Anti-Federalists - Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, James Monroe, George Mason and others - and the most prominent Federalists, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, were alive today, can you imagine the conversation they would be having, with the Anti-Federalists exclaiming, I told you so!, and the frustrated Federalists replying, This isnt how it was supposed to work!? I would like to be in the room for that conversation. :)
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:01:30 +0000
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