Principles of Tyranny
by Jon Roland
Definition of tyranny
Tyranny is usually thought of as cruel and oppressive, and it often is, but the original definition of the term was rule by persons who lack legitimacy, whether they be malign or benevolent. Historically, benign tyrannies have tended to be insecure, and to try to maintain their power by becoming increasingly oppressive. Therefore, rule that initially seems benign is inherently dangerous, and the only security is to maintain legitimacy — an unbroken accountability to the people through the framework of a written constitution that provides for election of key officials and the division of powers among branches and officials in a way that avoids concentration of powers in the hands of a few persons who might then abuse those powers.
Tyranny is an important phenomenon that operates by principles by which it can be recognized in its early emerging stages, and, if the people are vigilant, prepared, and committed to liberty, countered before it becomes entrenched. http://www.constitution.org/tyr/prin_tyr.htm
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Permalink Reply by Anthony Heath on
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"Gut check time, not only here in America but all Nations, were doses your Country stand when it comes to Tyranny?"
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Permalink Reply by Big Ed on
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were does your Country stand when it comes to Tyranny?" Probably in a chair with chips and beer watching sports :-(
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Well you know Big Ed I just about agree with you one that one Allot of Americans are waking up, just not fast enough. It's far to late now to stop the economic collapse.
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