Forgotten Document Found in Capitol Basement Basis for Destruction of Current Administration

Library of Congress ^ | June 10, 2009 | T. Jefferson

[lqcincinnatus]

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these....

[lqcincinnatus]

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

[SpinnerWebb]

[signed] SpinnerWebb

[The Flying Dutchman]

What, that old thing?

Hasn’t been relevant since January...

[cranked]

NewsFlash: Barry bought one....

[hoosierham]

Why,Sir,thats smacks of Treason!

You venture forth in Dangerous Paths should the King or His Men learn of your Intentions!

[IrishPennant]

Methinks the Founding Fathers were guided by Nostradamus when they drafted the document...they sure seemed to have some foresight into what is happening right NOW!

[Hoffer Rand]

[signed] Hoffer Rand

[norraad]

"NOT at all, indeed, young man, you cut me to the quick, if only enough well worded , well educated citizens mount a qualified legal attack, we can get this done in no time flat and have fun to boot"

I like that last part Fun to boot!

[Deo volente]

I think they mention that in history classes, time permitting, after the students have finished memorizing the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

/sarc

[Lucky9teen]

[signed] Lucky9teen

[NTHockey]

“Free and Independent States” - I love that part.

Basis for the Ninth and Tenth Amendment!

Legitimizes the Confederacy and secession!

Deo vindice

[Habibi]

“Found in Capitol Basement”

?!?!?!?!

The last time I saw it, I believe it was sitting right out in plain sight at the National Archives. If you really have an interest in seeing it, it’s been on public display for some time.

Is the poster thinking of the basement of the Alamo perhaps?

[MrB]

State sovereignty is the only [initially] peaceful way to restore the republic.

However, at some point, the fedgov will assert its power and the states declaring sovereignty will either have to comply or fight.

[southlake_hoosier]

states declaring sovereignty will either have to comply or fight.

So far the only state to have any nads is Indiana.

[notaliberal]

Let’s Roll!

[bert]

Amen!!

[MrB]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOklahoma....

passed a sovereignty resolution over the governor’s veto.

[lqcincinnatus]

Ah, the Alamo. Was in San Antonio yesterday. The actual count of the Tea Party was 20,000 not 17,000. What a beautiful sight. What a beautiful site.

Send this to San Felipe by Express
night & day

To
The People of Texas
and
All Americans

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Commandancy of the Alamo—
Bejar, Fby 24th 1836—

To the People of Texas &
all Americans in the world—

Fellow citizens & compatriots—
I am besieged, by a thousand
or more of the Mexicans under
Santa Anna—I have sustained
a continual Bombardment &
cannonade for 24 hours & have
not lost a man — The enemy
has demanded a surrender at
discretion, otherwise, the garrison
are to be put to the sword, if
the fort is taken — I have answered
the demand with a cannon
shot, & our flag still waves
proudly from the walls — I
shall never surrender or retreat.
Then, I call on you in the
name of Liberty, of patriotism &
& everything dear to the American
character, to come to our aid,

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with all dispatch — The enemy is
receiving reinforcements daily &
will no doubt increase to three or
four thousand in four or five days.
If this call is neglected, I am deter
mined to sustain myself as long as
possible & die like a soldier
who never forgets what is due to
his own honor & that of his
country — Victory or Death
William Barret Travis
Lt. Col. comdt

P.S. The Lord is on our side —
When the enemy appeared in sight
we had not three bushels of corn —
We have since found in deserted
houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into
the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves —
Travis

[lqcincinnatus]

Fight!