itsthepathocrats
10-22-2008, 02:39 PM
I'm compelled to post the following essential reference for anyone who feels they require a refresher course in our system of freedoms and republican government.
The American Ideal of 1776:
The Twelve Basic American Principles
1. The Spiritual is Supreme (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr1.html)
2. Fear of Government-over-Man (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr2.html)
3. Unalienable Rights--From God (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr3.html)
4. Man Organizes Governments to Be His Tools (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr4.html)
5. Limited Government (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr5.html)
6. Decentralized Government (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr6.html)
7. Equal, By God's Gift, In Sight of God and Law (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr7.html)
8. Life and the Pursuit of Happiness (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr8.html)
9. Liberty--Against Government-over-Man (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr9.html)
10. Private Property--Liberty's Support (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr10.html)
11. Taxes--Limited to Safeguard Liberty (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr11.html)
12. The Majority--Limited for Liberty (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr12.html)
The American Ideal of 1776:
The Twelve Basic American Principles
1. The Spiritual is Supreme (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr1.html)
2. Fear of Government-over-Man (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr2.html)
3. Unalienable Rights--From God (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr3.html)
4. Man Organizes Governments to Be His Tools (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr4.html)
5. Limited Government (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr5.html)
6. Decentralized Government (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr6.html)
7. Equal, By God's Gift, In Sight of God and Law (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr7.html)
8. Life and the Pursuit of Happiness (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr8.html)
9. Liberty--Against Government-over-Man (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr9.html)
10. Private Property--Liberty's Support (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr10.html)
11. Taxes--Limited to Safeguard Liberty (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr11.html)
12. The Majority--Limited for Liberty (http://lexrex.com/enlightened/AmericanIdeal/yardstick/pr12.html)