What the founders knew is that you can get any decent person in there, you give them unchecked power, and they become a monster. And that's why I'm just as scared if Hillary has these powers to imprison Matt Drudge, as Giuliani have these powers... Ron Paul has always talked about these issues, and it's amazing to see, he's on the other side, but I have a lot of respect for what he's saying. And he has supporters really from both parties who are passionate about him because he's saying things like, we don't need an empire, let's just give up our oppressing nations all over the world and just have a republic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote warns that unchecked power creates monsters, cites concerns about both parties, and praises Ron Paul for opposing empire and oppression.
- In plain terms
- Power without limits leads to tyranny.
- What can you take from it?
- Limit governmental power to prevent abuse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mechanisms best limit power?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
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The comparison between parties may oversimplify complex motivations.
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