James Madison Quote

"Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.... No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare."

by:	James Madison (1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President
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Madison also said: "War is in fact the true nurse of executive aggrandisement."  -- Jack, Brussels (but I'm British)
"Oceania is at War, Oceania has always been at War" ~ George Orwell - 1984. 5 stars for the naked truth.  -- J Carlton, Calgary
Notice how our government keeps us in a war that seems to go on forever. Obama promised to bring the troops home but has only transferred some from Iraq to Afganistan and why we have troops in this 7th century rat hole is a mystery, or is it.  -- jim k, Austin, Tx
Of all quotes attributed to that brilliant man, this one speaks to our current condition.  -- Rev. Carter A. Dary, Madison,WI
There you have it!  -- E Archer, NYC
Madison was a true genius, as well as an original patriot.  -- Joe Miller, Metroppolis
Madison was brilliant and has been and still is my favorite.  -- Skip Yale, Sebastian, FL
Madison - the great principle author of the U.S. Constitution.  -- Mary - MI

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