It's not like we weren't warned about this. Over and over...and over..and over. "the trifling economy of paper as a cheaper medium, or it’s convenience for transmission weigh nothing in opposition to the advantages of the precious metals; that it is liable to be abused, has been, is, and for ever will be abused in every country in which it is permitted" -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to John Wayles Eppes, 6 November 1813 #endthefed

Students of history often look prophetic to people who aren't learning from history. Here, the great Antifederalist writer, "A Farmer" from Maryland - warns us about the dangers of expansive power. #warning #founders #history #liberty #libertarian