A quotation from James Madison
Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty & dangerous encroachments on the public liberty.
James Madison (1751-1836) American statesman, political theorist, US President (1809-17)
Letter (1822-08-04) to William T. Barry
Sourcing, notes: wist.info/madison-james/76098/
The War of 1812 (1812-1815), referred to by some contemporaries as the Second American Revolution, was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. #History #WarOf1812 #JamesMadison #AndrewJackson #CanadianHistory #Tecumseh #TreatyOfGhent #USHistory #USSConstitution #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/1-23125-en/
The burning of Washington (24 August 1814) by a British force was a pivotal moment in the War of 1812 and in US history. #History #JamesMadison #CanadianHistory #JamesMonroe #MilitaryHistory #RobertRoss #USHistory #WarOf1812 #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/2-2631-en/
Alright, President Trump, I'll see your invocation of the Alien and Sedition Acts and raise you an invocation of Jefferson and Madison's Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/activities/kentucky-and-virginia-resolutions-1798-1799
In Federalist No. 10, #JamesMadison introduced the concept of “enlarging the sphere” as a solution to the dangers posed by factions in a republic.
He wanted to extend the franchise to a variety of parties and interests to dilute the influence of any single faction.
This approach, combined with separation of powers and checks and balances, would help control factions and protect individual liberties in a large, diverse republic.
In Federalist No. 10, #JamesMadison introduced the concept of “enlarging the sphere” as a solution to the dangers posed by factions in a republic.
He wanted to extend the franchise to a variety of parties and interests to dilute the influence of any single faction.
This approach, combined with separation of powers and checks and balances, would help control factions and protect individual liberties in a large, diverse republic.
#ConstitutionalDerangementSyndrome https://masto.ai/@unusual_whales/113897386143948955
James Madison (1751-1836) was a statesman, diplomat, and a Founding Father of the United States, who served as the fourth US president from 1809 to 1817. #History #JamesMadison #AmericanRevolution #FederalistPapers #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/1-23124-en/
6. This quote is important because Madison isn't just listing problems - he's setting up his larger argument in Federalist 10 about how the new American constitution could solve these traditional problems of democracy through a representative republic with checks and balances. #federalistpapers #jamesmadison #democracy
“The instability, injustice, and confusion introduced into the public councils, have, in truth, been the mortal diseases under which popular governments have everywhere perished; as they continue to be the favorite and fruitful topics from which the adversaries to liberty derive their most specious declamations.”
Madison, James. "Federalist No. 10." In The Federalist Papers. First published in The New York Packet, November 22, 1787.
https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/history/montpelier-ceo-resigns-14-months-after-taking-the-job/article_f6952ebc-961f-11ef-915c-a7f6eb742a35.html “We are so much stronger together in pursuit of liberty and justice for all” #montpelier #jamesmadison #histodons #preservation
Dolley Madison (1768-1849), born Dolley Payne, was a prominent American First Lady, a function she held both during the presidency of her husband, James Madison, and for his predecessor, the widower Thomas Jefferson. #History #DolleyMadison #FirstLady #JamesMadison #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/Dolley_Madison/
One SC delegate to the convention thought #judges’ salaries should be high, to attract “men of the first talents.” #JamesMadison worried that if #legislators could raise & lower salaries at will, then judges might be hesitant to rule against members of #Congress. To solve this problem, he suggested pegging #judicial salaries to the price of wheat “or some other thing of permanent value.”
The Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 25 May to 17 September 1787. #History #JamesMadison #NewJerseyPlan #USConstitution #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/Constitutional_Convention/
I have no illusions about that group.
— Their primary motivation was protection of the propertied minority.
— #JamesMadison: “The Senate ought to come from and represent the wealth of the nation … protecting the minority of the opulent against the majority.”
— In the 20 yrs after 1787, SC & GA imported more slaves than ever before, increasing their so-called“#slavepower”.
— Only 1/6 of the adult male population voted for the #Constitution.
— No #votingrights.
Let's talk about the Tyranny of the Majority 
! This concept warns us about the potential dangers in a democratic system where the majority can oppress the minority. 
Alexis de Tocqueville 
, in his classic "Democracy in America" (1835), highlighted how majority rule can sometimes lead to the suppression of minority rights. Tocqueville admired American democracy but cautioned against this very risk. 
John Stuart Mill 
, in his influential work "On Liberty" (1859), argued passionately for individual freedoms and protections against societal and governmental tyranny. Mill believed that safeguarding minority opinions is crucial to a just society. 
James Madison 
, in Federalist No. 10 (1787), discussed the dangers of factions and the tyranny of the majority while framing the U.S. Constitution. He emphasized a system of checks and balances to mitigate these risks. 
Edmund Burke 
, a critic of the French Revolution, also spoke about the potential for majority rule to become oppressive. He advocated for representative government to protect against such dangers. 
Friedrich Hayek 
, in "The Road to Serfdom" (1944), warned that unchecked majoritarian democracy could lead to totalitarianism. Hayek stressed the importance of individual freedoms and the rule of law. 
Key Idea: Democracy must balance majority rule with protecting minority rights. Constitutions, laws, and institutions play crucial roles in ensuring this balance. 
Modern Context: Issues like civil rights, freedom of speech, and the rights of marginalized groups still reflect concerns about the tyranny of the majority. 
Analogy: Imagine a garden where the tallest flowers (the majority) overshadow the smaller ones (the minority). A good gardener (a well-functioning democracy) ensures all flowers get the light and space they need. 
Real-World Example: The Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. showed how majority-supported segregation and discrimination needed significant legal and societal change to protect minority rights. 
Reminder: Protecting minority rights ensures a more just and equitable society for everyone. 
#Democracy #TyrannyOfTheMajority #CivilRights #Freedom #Justice #JohnStuartMill #AlexisDeTocqueville #JamesMadison #EdmundBurke #FriedrichHayek
All right minded football fans should gather together and stand up for the rights of 'State Sponsored Teams' to operate as they choose to! #EPL #LFC #Soccer
DESIGNER STATE
a government by the rich for the rich.
James Madison - Notes on the Debates in the Federal Convention, May 25, 1787
There was a 45-year age difference between 81-year old #BenjaminFranklin and 36-year old #JamesMadison at the #Constitutional convention.
The gap was 49 years between #AlexanderHamilton.
