None of our Founding Fathers had a greater understanding of the proper role of government than George Washington, our first President. He is undoubtedly the greatest American who ever lived, and no other President has come close to his greatness and integrity.
The teachings of George Washington
This quote of his characterizes government in such simple, direct terms unlike any other: "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."
On gun control: "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth."
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. "
Separation of Church and State? I doubt it: "It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."
"Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle. "
The military: "Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty. "
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. "
The Constitution. Find one politician on the national landscape (save Congressman Ron Paul) who believes in the ultimate authority of the U.S. Constitution, the greatest freedom document ever written by man: "The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon. "
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