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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

On Tyranny, Liberty, and Founding Principles

Here is an interesting essay.  Constitution, schmonstitution?
Posted by Mad Minerva at 7:45 AM
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Labels: American Revolution, big government, eminent domain, freedom issues, history, individual rights, political commentary, public education, taxes, US Constitution, US politics

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