"[Jefferson] was, in fact, far less the practical politician than the political philosopher. Office seems to have had few attractions for him, & he was quite devoid of the sense of party regularity. His so-called demagogy turns out, on inspection, to have been simply a realistic statement of fundamental democratic theory. There is little in even his most startling pronouncements that is not implicit in the Bill of Rights. He was far less the foe of the Federalists than of govt in general. He believed that it tended inevitably to become corrupt-- that it was the common enemy of all well-disposed, industrious & decent men. The less there was of it, the better he liked it, & the more he trusted it... Govt has now gone far beyond anything dreamed of in Jefferson's day. It has taken on a vast mass of new duties & responsibilities; it has spread out its powers until they penetrate to every act of the citizen, however secret; it has begun to throw around its operations the high dignity & impeccability of a state religion; its agents become a separate & superior caste, with authority to bind & loose, & their thumbs in every pot. But it still remains, as it was in the beginning, the common enemy of all well-disposed, industrious & decent men." H.L. Mencken 'The Immortal Democrat' book review Sept 1926
Brian you just keep them coming. I love your work. BTW I have just been called about serving as a poll worker. First time in my 64 years on this earth that I feel I can make a difference; be it a tiny dent, but a movement for my grandchildren to have the America I grew up in, respected and loved.
Well written, Brian. I always enjoy everything you write. This just proves it doesn't matter how much money the other side has to run their campaign as long as the people show up in droves to vote, especially on election day.
With all their money, it's hard to believe Cheney and the others don't get a top-notch PR team and pollsters (and some speech writers). They truly are out of touch.
MAGA couldn't buy a better promo than having Dick Cheney come out against Trump. Priceless. If Trump is smart (and he is), he'll use all of the opposition material over and over and over. He should begin his rallies with 1 or 2.
Thanks for your great reporting, Bryan. You're my go-to for an unbiased, thorough report on everything - looking forward to your take on the PIT. God Bless!
Awesome article, Brian. You truly have a gift. Hey I just moved away from Auburndale to Ga after 25 years. Couple of Restaurants for you. In S.Lakeland, Kiki’s breakfast/ lunch. In WinterHaven, Mannys Chophouse, Big Toms Diner, ( Mannys brother, patriots) Santiago’s Market for the best fresh cooked Cuban/ Peurto Rican food. Keep up the awesome work!
"[Jefferson] was, in fact, far less the practical politician than the political philosopher. Office seems to have had few attractions for him, & he was quite devoid of the sense of party regularity. His so-called demagogy turns out, on inspection, to have been simply a realistic statement of fundamental democratic theory. There is little in even his most startling pronouncements that is not implicit in the Bill of Rights. He was far less the foe of the Federalists than of govt in general. He believed that it tended inevitably to become corrupt-- that it was the common enemy of all well-disposed, industrious & decent men. The less there was of it, the better he liked it, & the more he trusted it... Govt has now gone far beyond anything dreamed of in Jefferson's day. It has taken on a vast mass of new duties & responsibilities; it has spread out its powers until they penetrate to every act of the citizen, however secret; it has begun to throw around its operations the high dignity & impeccability of a state religion; its agents become a separate & superior caste, with authority to bind & loose, & their thumbs in every pot. But it still remains, as it was in the beginning, the common enemy of all well-disposed, industrious & decent men." H.L. Mencken 'The Immortal Democrat' book review Sept 1926
This is one of the BEST articles you've written Brian. Great job.
Great recap Brian!!
Brian you just keep them coming. I love your work. BTW I have just been called about serving as a poll worker. First time in my 64 years on this earth that I feel I can make a difference; be it a tiny dent, but a movement for my grandchildren to have the America I grew up in, respected and loved.
Well written, Brian. I always enjoy everything you write. This just proves it doesn't matter how much money the other side has to run their campaign as long as the people show up in droves to vote, especially on election day.
I'm so glad I am a subscriber of yours. I feel, because of you, I'm in the top 10% of political knowledge in this country
Brian, have you looked into what happened in Pinal County AZ during the AZ primary, and what the AF candidates have been doing about it?
With all their money, it's hard to believe Cheney and the others don't get a top-notch PR team and pollsters (and some speech writers). They truly are out of touch.
MAGA couldn't buy a better promo than having Dick Cheney come out against Trump. Priceless. If Trump is smart (and he is), he'll use all of the opposition material over and over and over. He should begin his rallies with 1 or 2.
Thanks for your great reporting, Bryan. You're my go-to for an unbiased, thorough report on everything - looking forward to your take on the PIT. God Bless!
Awesome article, Brian. You truly have a gift. Hey I just moved away from Auburndale to Ga after 25 years. Couple of Restaurants for you. In S.Lakeland, Kiki’s breakfast/ lunch. In WinterHaven, Mannys Chophouse, Big Toms Diner, ( Mannys brother, patriots) Santiago’s Market for the best fresh cooked Cuban/ Peurto Rican food. Keep up the awesome work!
Fantastic and encouraging. Thank you Brian!
Thank you for your help the other day. I will be reading every column.
Happy healthy Holy country … what we awakened Americans deserve and will get!
Thank you Brian!!! For the good news
Thank you, Brian, for continuing to keep us correctly informed of all we need to know! I am so grateful for your courage, clarity and ability!! 👏👏👏👏