George Washington on Government

Here are a few random thoughts about Government leaders.

Landsdowne paintingThe Constitution is the supreme law of the land. We should make ourselves friends of the Constitution. Anything less than this is sure to be “evil, wicked, mean, bad and nasty,” as my wife used to say about things she didn’t agree with me about.

Honest and wise men and women should be sought for as government leaders. They should be voted for and upheld. Honesty in government being a supreme requirement. You have to be honest with those you represent.

Unfortunately it appears that when someone obtains an office of power, it is the tendency for them to become full of themselves. They may even begin to exercise some misplaced belief in their own authority and exceed the boundaries set by rules, laws, and even deny personal responsibility for their choices. It’s scary!

We have learned by experience that when less than honest people govern, it will cause the general population to mourn, wish for something better, and yes, complain!

I believe all men and women have the right to make their own choices. But I also believe that we will all be accountable for our own choices and behavior. And we end up getting the government we deserve.

Here’s one thing George Washington said about Government: “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”

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