[SubMareener]

As per Cicero, failure to remember what has gone on before condemns us to remain forever children. The hubris of “knowing unquestionable truth,” “imposing non-negotiable demands,” “answering history’s call” and “paying any costs” in the endeavor is the path which Washington and Jefferson forbade America ever to take.

So what is wrong with this picture? This idiot has forgotten it was Thomas Jefferson who sent the United States Marines to "the shores of Tripoli!"

[Alabama_Wild_Man]

...but, which Treaty did they really see ?

[jae471]

As Jefferson was sending the Marines to Tripoli, the Marines were shouting "Millions for Defense, but not one cent for Tribute."