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To: Jacquerie

This is too good, not to ping the list. Do it, would you?

I think our government can only work if it stays small - by gross number of employees, dollar amount, and reach.

Franklin is correct in that corruption seeks corruption. In a way, bad people drive out good.


5 posted on 06/03/2011 4:48:45 AM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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Pinged by popular demand!

Today, the 3rd being Sunday, the Convention did not meet.

Back to business tomorrow.

6 posted on 06/03/2011 6:48:43 AM PDT by Jacquerie (Our Constitution is timeless because human nature is static. So is tyranny.)
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To: 1010RD

I was surprised at the efforts taken, the time spent by the convention to minimize corruption.

But, as you said, since corrupt people invite corruption, I suppose it was only a matter of time before the paper shackles were broken.

When I was a kid, I think the days of shopping bags full of money on Senator’s desks were just about over with. Today, instead of outright bribery, average lawyers suddenly become the best stock pickers in the world upon entering Congress.


7 posted on 06/03/2011 7:02:06 AM PDT by Jacquerie (Love my country, loathe my federal government.)
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