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We the People, not We the Individuals

Posted on August 31, 2014 Author admin Comments Off on We the People, not We the Individuals

The US Constitution aims to promote 'the general Welfare.' It's collectivist, not libertarian. The states tried Small Government (the Articles of Confederation) and Small Government didn't work.

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