random thought of the moment:
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretense, raised in the United States. A military force, at the command of Congress, can execute no laws, but such as the people perceive to be just and constitutional; for they will possess the power, and jealousy will instantly inspire the inclination, to resist the execution of a law which appears to them unjust and oppressive.
— , An Examination of the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution [1787]
September 17th, 2004 by Funky Dung
RatherGate has highlighted the need for watchdogs to keep Big Media honest. Often times, politicians have used Big Media to propagate lies, half-truths, and misinformation. The Annenberg Fact Check is (or at least seems to be) a nonpartisan organization dedicated to holding politicians accountable. They are an interesting contrast to Misleader, which only holds the Bush administration accountable. (Thanks, Andrea)
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