Two timely quotes of the day from figures of the founder's generation...

[YankeyMCC]

A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures.
- Daniel Webster

I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.
- Thomas Jefferson

[ashling]

1. Daniel Webster

was not of the founders' generation. He was of the 1st generation after them.

[MannyGoldstein]

2. Lincoln Wasn't A Founder - But Here's A Great Quote

"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people, until the wealth of the nation is aggregated in a few hands, and the Republic is destroyed." - Abraham Lincoln

Same as it ever was...

[flashl]

3. A good point. What we see today not start seven years ago.