One very smart man

[AlanM]

This was posted on another gun related forum. I agree.

Thomas Jefferson in some cases could be called a prophet.

When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in
Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
Thomas Jefferson


The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give it to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson


It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes.
A principle which if acted on would save one-half the
wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson


I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the
government from wasting the labors of the people under
the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson


My reading of history convinces me that most bad government
results from too much government
Thomas Jefferson


No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson


The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep
and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves
against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson


The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to
time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson


To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of
ideas which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson


Very Interesting Quote


In light of the present financial conditions, It's interesting to
read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802

"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our
liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow
private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by
inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will
grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property
until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their
fathers conquered"


Would seem we're getting closer and closer!

[wscrst]

All true and predicted 200 years ago. Genius.

[Ron71]

Jefferson really was a man ahead of his time and empitomized new democratic principles that were well, revolutionary. Although part of the founding fathers club of wealthy politicians and landowners - he was a thorn in the side to alot of the conservative Whigs and Federalists. He was the quintessential tea partier.

[Swampman]

Every once in a while some idiot says something to the effect of "The founding fathers never could have forseen . . . "

Really? At least one of them did, and enough of the rest agreed with him.

[SHMIV]

Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He foresaw a lot; that was his nature. I frequently wonder what sort of design concepts passed through his head that he never documented. One could never convince me that he couldn't foresee technological advances in firearms and other weaponry.

All of the founding fathers had a solid understanding of human nature. That is evident to anyone who wishes to see. With the proper understanding of human nature, predicting the future is fairly simple. Toys and tools may change over time, but human nature has always been the same. That's why history repeats itself.

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[Viper21]

Jefferson really was a man ahead of his time and empitomized new democratic principles that were well, revolutionary. Although part of the founding fathers club of wealthy politicians and landowners - he was a thorn in the side to alot of the conservative Whigs and Federalists. He was the quintessential tea partier.

By far, one of my favorite founding fathers. Most are unaware but, Jefferson died in tremendous debt. After his death, Monticello had to be sold, along with many of his possessions. TJ lived outside his means for most of his life. At death, his debt exceeded 100,000 dollars. In todays numbers, over a million bucks.

Anyone who's never been to Monticello should go check it out. It's a pretty cool dive into the mind of Jefferson.