Consolidation and the Destruction of Our Liberties

This was the term the founders used to describe centralized authority with vast power and control.

This is exactly the kind of government we have today.

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Refuting Hamilton and Webster on Standing Armies: Antifederalist Brutus No. 9

In his 9th essay, Brutus continues his warning that standing armies are always “dangerous to the liberties of a people.” Here, he responds to criticisms of this position by Noah Webster and Alexander Hamilton.

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