It does not apply to me

Who wrote the following statement on February 12, 1779: “A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader”?

Samuel Adams wrote that.

What I find interesting is that the founding fathers all speak about liberties. The Constitution was designed to be interpreted via the intent of its makers. The founding fathers seemed to think that the greatest threat to America would not come from an external army or force, but from the peoples willingness to surrender their liberties. What is fascinating is that as a body, the nation does not feel that such ideas apply to them today.

"Thats a Wrap!"

Burrito
Main Entry:
bur·ri·to Listen to the pronunciation of burrito
Pronunciation:
\bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural bur·ri·tos
Etymology:
American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro
Date:
1934

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)


Take a look at these burritos...




Did you say to yourself at any point, "thats not a burrito, thats a wrap!". You know why you did not say that, BECAUSE THERE IS NO SUCH FUCKING THING AS A WRAP! It is an artificial marketing term used to describe a burrito! A BURRITO! It is like the wrap is supposed to be some chic new menu item that no one ever thought of before. I am so special because I do not eat sandwiches, how vulgar. I eat wraps, like a civilized person. No you tard, you eat burritos.

Interestingly, the top one is supposed to be a wrap, and the bottom a burrito. But wait... whats this? They are both flour tortillas rolled or folded around some kind of filling... I wonder what they could be?

Come Again?

I wonder how many people have had a conversation like this one.

Person: America is the greatest country ever. All other countries are number two or lower. That is why it is ok that we do whatever we want in the world, because we are the best country there is and thus we are always justified in our actions.

Me: Ok, point taken. Just our of curiosity, what makes the ole USofA so great? Do not get me wrong, I love this country too, but I want to understand where you are coming from in this opinion.

Person: The fact that we are more free than any other country in the world. Also, we are more prosperous than any other nation.

Me: Excellent! What makes us more free than say Canada?

Person: Our Constitution and the way this country was founded. Look at what we have done in the last 200 years that all these other nations have not. It is because we are more free.

Me: Cool, so you are against the Patriot Act, revocation of Habeas Corpus, torture and laws or actions by the government that violate the constitution.

Person: Well... no. All those things are ok because they are for our own protection against the terrorists.

Me: But... you just said that what sets us apart from everyone else was our freedom. Do you think taking away our individual liberties and violating the document they are based upon is diminishing what makes us great by your estimation?

Person: Well of course not, we have to win against the terrorists right? Sometimes you have to change the rules to win. Plus, the constitution is a little outdated anyhow.

Me: Wait... I thought you said that our freedom is what makes us great. How does being less free establish your position?

Person: Why do you hate this country so much? If you do not like it why not just move somewhere else?

Me: I think you are diverging from the topic. I never said I did not like America. I do not see how supporting the constitution and every Americans right to personal liberty translates to hating this land.

Person: If you do not want these laws in place you want the terrorists to win, therefore you must not love America. Or you are a coward who just wants to surrender to them.

Me: Say wha...?

Is it just me or does basic reasoning go out the window anytime islam or terrorists are mentioned? Sometimes I feel like im on crazy pills.