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To: Billthedrill
The Federalist Papers

http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/

Welcome to our Federalist Papers e-text. The Federalist Papers were written and published during the years 1787 and 1788 in several New York State newspapers to persuade New York voters to ratify the proposed constitution.

In total, the Federalist Papers consist of 85 essays outlining how this new government would operate and why this type of government was the best choice for the United States of America. All of the essays were signed "PUBLIUS" and the actual authors of some are under dispute, but the general consensus is that Alexander Hamilton wrote 52, James Madison wrote 28, and John Jay contributed the remaining five.

The Federalist Papers remain today as an excellent reference for anyone who wants to understand the U.S. Constitution.

http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html

(scroll down just a bit for it)

My familiarity with the Bible is what brought me to the conservative side of the political aisle. Though it doesn't talk about many of the modern issues we face today, there is "nothing new under the sun", so I understand and agree with what you are saying.

I've never read the Federalist Papers before, so thanks for pointing that out to me. Just one more reason I stick around this joint. ;)

33 posted on 04/28/2007 1:02:13 AM PDT by Miztiki (The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. Eccles. 10:4)
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To: Miztiki
I've never read the Federalist Papers before, so thanks for pointing that out to me.
It's listed tenth in the link I gave you earlier.
38 posted on 04/28/2007 1:36:44 AM PDT by philman_36
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