When the framers wrote the Constitution that hot summer in Philadelphia in 1787, they purposely did not give much power to the executive branch. Why? They feared tyranny above all. They knew about all the tyrants throughout history, like Caesar, Alexander, and the dozens of kings who oppressed their people.
So how did the office of the president in America become so powerful? A great place to start would be an excellent book edited by John V. Denson. I can't believe this large volume is only $21.00. Check out Reassessing the Presidency: The Rise of the Executive Branch and the Decline of Freedom for yourself.
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http://www.thisnovember5th.com/ I'm sure you've seen this already, but this is for any of your readers who want to support Ron Paul.
This morning on my way to work (Galleria) there were a handful of Ron Paul supporters. Where were you? ;P
Monica
Somehow, I was not informed! Otherwise, I would have been there!
I have nothing better to do at work...
Came across this in the LiveJournal Ron Paul community...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJG3GB4EXag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTqmDpcaXQw
Freedom, what's that?
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