Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, Oct 28, 1813

[tallahasseedem]

"There is also an artificial aristocracy, founded on wealth and birth, without either
virtue or talents. The artificial aristocracy is a mischievous ingredient in
government, and provision should be made to prevent its ascendency."

Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, Oct 28, 1813



If he only knew.

[waiting for hope]

1. Ah, if sterilization for certain individuals was legal...

we wouldn't be blessed with BushCO.

[Hoosier Dem]

4. Looking at Barbara Bush's kids....

is it an wonder the old bag is pro-choice?????

[HughBeaumont]

2. Scary shit.

They knew back then of the oligarchy. It's like we're all powerless to stop it.

[Parisle]

3. Well, That Provision Has Failed

---- The number of individuals who control the Bush administration is decidedly fewer than one percent of the population,... fewer, in fact, than one-tenth of one percent. When Bush says that a 60-something disapproval rate of his policies will not deter him from pursuing them, he is only deferring to the will of those whom he knows call the shots.

[Gold Metal Flake]

5. Sig

Thx.

[tallahasseedem]

8. Your welcome!

:)

[rudeboy666]

6. Question

The quote only talks against 'artificial' aristocracy.

Does the surrounding context also talk about 'natural' aristocracy?

[tallahasseedem]

7. I dont believe so.

I just found it to be extremely haunting give today's situation.