Happy Birthday, Samuel Adams - and thank you for your tireless efforts in support of liberty! Born on this day - Sept. 27, 1722. Here, from The Rights of the Colonists (20 Nov 1772), As noted in Life of Samuel Adams, “Upon this paper was based all that was written or spoken on human liberty in the Congress which declared independence.” #Founders #quotes #liberty #todayinhistory #libertarian

In his 8th essay, the prominent Antifederalist writer Brutus looks at the combined powers to borrow money, to lay and collect taxes, and to raise and support armies as a trifecta that would lead to the destruction of liberty. https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2021/09/armies-debts-and-taxes-antifederalist-brutus-no-8/

None. Yet here we are - the people of the states keep allowing it. And in many situations - they're cheering it on, begging for it...by the millions. #liberty #founders #libertarian #10thAmendment #constitution