Kennedy was going to be one of the greatest presidents in the history of the country. He was going to cut the income tax and end the CIA. This is precisely why he was assassinated.
John F. Kennedy is the only Democrat I give full respect to. It is a tragedy such a great man was killed off simply because he knew a little too much.
by david smith, jr. February 21, 2008
There are way too many idiots in this world that believes whatever textbooks say.
"One of the greatest presidents ever."
Abraham Lincoln is one of our worst presidents.
"Fought for the concept that secession was unconstitutional (as it violated the concept of democracy--if the guy you voted for lost, you have to deal with it) and aided in the disestablishment of the institution of slavery."
The Confederacy fought against Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus, first amendment rights, tenth amendment rights, unfair taxes and his alienating of the Southern states. There is nothing unconstitutional about secession. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say states can not secede. The Founding Fathers cherished liberty, not democracy. Also, Lincoln's beliefs on slavery were inconsistent, but his white supremacy was consistent.
"Though the Hartford Convention did consider secession, it was not the main focus of the agenda, and was political suicide for the Federalists."
Real patriots who fight against their oppressive governments don't give a shit about "political suicide". That's exactly what the Southern states did.
"Moreover, limiting free speech during times of war is not something unique, as it has happened many times since Lincoln's day."
How is this excusable?
"It should also be noted, secession is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution as a right, it is mentioned in the Declaration of Independance, but that was not a legal document. Therefore he didn't deny anyone anything unusual."
The Constitution is called THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND for a reason. You need to read the tenth amendment, which states: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Since secession is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution, this little amendment that has been constantly ignored kicked in.
"One of the greatest presidents ever."
Abraham Lincoln is one of our worst presidents.
"Fought for the concept that secession was unconstitutional (as it violated the concept of democracy--if the guy you voted for lost, you have to deal with it) and aided in the disestablishment of the institution of slavery."
The Confederacy fought against Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus, first amendment rights, tenth amendment rights, unfair taxes and his alienating of the Southern states. There is nothing unconstitutional about secession. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say states can not secede. The Founding Fathers cherished liberty, not democracy. Also, Lincoln's beliefs on slavery were inconsistent, but his white supremacy was consistent.
"Though the Hartford Convention did consider secession, it was not the main focus of the agenda, and was political suicide for the Federalists."
Real patriots who fight against their oppressive governments don't give a shit about "political suicide". That's exactly what the Southern states did.
"Moreover, limiting free speech during times of war is not something unique, as it has happened many times since Lincoln's day."
How is this excusable?
"It should also be noted, secession is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution as a right, it is mentioned in the Declaration of Independance, but that was not a legal document. Therefore he didn't deny anyone anything unusual."
The Constitution is called THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND for a reason. You need to read the tenth amendment, which states: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Since secession is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution, this little amendment that has been constantly ignored kicked in.
Abraham Lincoln's assassination was justified for acts of treason, lying after promising to uphold the Constitution, war crimes and being responsible for the slaughter of many innocent Americans for his own selfish political gains. The Confederacy were true patriots who fought for the document the Founding Fathers risked their lives for and followed their wisdom. Thomas Jefferson once said if we truly want freedom, there must be armed rebellion every twenty or so years to keep the government in check.
by david smith, jr. March 21, 2008
If I put a gun to someone's head for not giving me money I go to jail. So why is it okay for the government is throw me in jail for refusing to pay taxes?
by david smith, jr. July 04, 2009
The last hope for America. The only politician who actually gives a rat's ass about the Constitution.
If Ron Paul existed during the American Revolution, he would easily become one of the founding fathers.
by david smith, jr. February 06, 2008
People who come on to Urbandictionary to bitch about Abercrombie seriously need to get a life. I don't shop there myself, but I wouldn't bitch about it. If you don't like it, just go somewhere else.
by david smith, jr. March 21, 2008
*manning conspiracy
i find it very convinient that for the second year in a row, a manning has beaten the patriots and we all know the mannings hate the patriots and how big of endorsement whores they are. hmmm...
and i'm a cowboys fan. well, there's bias against the new york giants because of that. but that's not the point.
oh, and eli still sucks you fucking morons.
i find it very convinient that for the second year in a row, a manning has beaten the patriots and we all know the mannings hate the patriots and how big of endorsement whores they are. hmmm...
and i'm a cowboys fan. well, there's bias against the new york giants because of that. but that's not the point.
oh, and eli still sucks you fucking morons.
by david smith, jr. February 20, 2008
Harry Truman helped create the Central Intelligence Agency, got us in the Korean War, helped create and get us in the United Nations, helped create the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and gave us our shitty modern foreign policy. His administration was notoriously corrupt and he was widely hated throughout America. From most historians logic, George W. Bush will most likely be labeled as a "great" president in fifty or whatever years.
by david smith, jr. January 23, 2008