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It therefore astonishes me, Sir, to find this system approaching so near to perfection as it does; and I think it will astonish our enemies, who are waiting with confidence to hear, that our councils are confounded like those of the builders of Babel, and that our States are on the point of separation, only to meet hereafter for the purpose of cutting one another’s throats.
For example:
Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution, because I expect no better, and because I am not sure it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors I sacrifice to the public good. I have never whispered a syllable of them abroad. Within these walls they were born , and here they shall die.
The Constitution, (in article 1, section 9, #8), tells “Us” that The President, or any official, may NOT accept, or receive, ANY Emolument, that is, ANY gift, of ANY kind, whatsoever from any foreign State or entity, without the consent of Congress.
If every one of us, in returning to our Constituents, were to report the objections he has had to it, and endeavor to gain Partisans in support of them, we might prevent it’s being generally received, and thereby lose all of the salutary effects and great advantages resulting naturally in our favour among foreign nations, as well as among ourselves, from our real or apparent unanimity.
In George Washington’s farewell address, He warns of the dangers of factions, and complacency, and, again...
Much of the strength and efficiency of any government, in procuring and securing happiness to the people, depends on opinion, on the general opinion of the goodness of that government’s well as of the integrity and wisdom
of its governors. I hope, therefore, for our own sakes, as part of the people, and for the sake of our posterity, that shall act heartily and unanimously
in recommending this Constitution, wherever our Influence may extend,
and turn our future thoughts and endeavors to the means off having it well administered.
These, and many more Documents are at our fingertips at all times and can help “Us” to fact check a rogue Government ... should one ever occur... I would like for “Us” to share more of these beautiful Documents. I hope to encourage everyone to read The Constitution as a matter of daily practice.
On the whole, Sir, I cannot help expressing a wish, that every member of the Convention who may still have objections to it, would with me on this occasion doubt a little of his own infallibility, and, to make manifest our unanimity, put his name to this instrument”. ~ Benjamin Franklin; 1787
Call your Representative! Let your voice be heard!
As Americans “We” own a wealth of Documents.
These Documents are among the most beautiful working Documents that the world has ever known, written by the Founders of our Nation, at its birth, to create a framework within which “We”, as a society could agree to go forth, as a Union. These Documents can be used by “Us” to fact-check our Government at ALL times, so, familiarity with them is important, and useful.
Here are the phone #’s: Washington D.C 202-225-5161; San Rafael 415-258- 9657; Petaluma 707-981-8967; Eureka 707-407-3559; Ukiah 707-962-0905; Ft.Bragg 707-962-0933 - AND Jared Juffman’s WEBSITE: https://huffman.house.gov/ and Facebok page: facebook.com/RepHuffman/
The Federalist Papers (2-6) address our concerns as Americans regarding the dangers of foreign influence, while Federalist (51) lays out the need for a check and balance system by which co-equal branches of Government will “ keep each other in line”.
Benjamin Franklin’s speech at the close of the Continental Congress of 1787 warns of a society that may become so corrupt that a despotic Government is all they will accept.
I wish wish for all of “Us” to be as familiar with our Bill of Rights as we are with our friends. In this country, the People are The Boss! Congress, and the President work fo “US”! NOT the other way around!!!
Help to hold this administration (and all others) accountable!
If you live in this district ( district2) your Representative is (The Honorable) Jared Huffman. There are the most wonderful people wanting to hear from you at any one of three offices Mon.- Fri. 9-5 P.T.
If you feel that this (or any administration ever) is in need of a fact-check, it is OUR responsibility give it !!!!
Let’s use “OUR” wealth for the common good.
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