"Madison wanted to slow down communication to allow for thoughtful decision making; #socialmedia encourages instant responses and emotional, ad hominem arguments. Madison worried about #factionalism; social media encourages it. ... If the #Founders had been able to spend an hour on X, they would have been a lot less optimistic about human beings’ capacity to govern themselves by reason rather than passion."

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#democracy
#SelfGovernance
#division

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/founding-fathers-ai-constitution/687441/?gift=36MUroklPHjSVbIeXUwSvTTvDqIqUkB_WaphovxmeK8

American Democracy Wasn’t Designed for This

Can our 18th-century institutions survive 21st-century technology?

The Atlantic

And now, a statement from Donald J. Trump:

"“All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the Greatest Music ever played, the same Music the founding fathers listened to in their youth!”

#USPol #USNews #DonaldTrump #musc #FoundingFathers #satire

#Americans: please consider abandoning your mythology about and obsession with the “ #FoundingFathers,” and accept that the #Constitution they devised provided the basis for a somewhat successful but fundamentally flawed experiment in governance that has run its course & needs to be replaced

Patrick Henry: American Patriot and Orator

Patrick Henry, a prominent figure in American history, is perhaps best known for his iconic declaration, 'Give me liberty or give me death!' This passionate statement, delivered to the Second Virginia Convention in 1775, encapsulates the spirit of the American Revolution and cemented Henry's place as a leading advocate for independence…

#Akerix #PatrickHenry #AmericanRevolution #FoundingFathers
https://akerix.com/on-this-day/05-29-patrick-henry-1736

Patrick Henry — Akerix

American Founding Father, Governor of Virginia (1776–1779; 1784–1786)

Akerix

Jefferson and Madison’s Views on Religious Freedom and Government

📰 Original title: What Jefferson and Madison would have thought about 'rededicating' the US to God

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Jefferson and Madison’s Views on Religious Freedom and Government

On May 17, 2026, thousands of Americans gathered at the National Mall for 'Rededicate 250,' a prayer rally aimed at honoring the United States ahead of its 250th anniversary. Led by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other conservative figures, the event sought to 'rededicate the United States of America as one nation under God.' While the rally drew political and religious attention, it also sparked criticism for blurring the lines between church and state. Historical analysis shows that Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and James Madison championed religious freedom and strict separation of church and state. Jefferson authored the Virginia Bill for Religious Freedom, ensuring liberty of conscience and protection from government interference in religious affairs. Madison defended similar principles in his 'Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments,' opposing government funding for religious instruction. Both men were committed to ensuring broad religious liberties as essential to freedom of inquiry and conscience, a principle echoed in their correspondence and writings. The article contrasts their commitment to separation of church and state with modern political debates and Supreme Court decisions that have increasingly allowed government support for religious activities. Jefferson and Madison’s collaboration is presented as a foundational example of protecting religious freedom, which the author argues remains relevant and should be celebrated today.

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