Saturday, January 30, 2010

America's Father on government


Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
George Washington
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4 comments:

  1. GinaJanuary 31, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Hi BT,

    This saying sounds as if he he drawing on an association he has with whiskey, though I understand he preferred Madiera and Port.

    Do you know where he spake these powerful words? Could easily have came up with them while standing at the bar in a Pa Tavern, one muddied boot on the on the foot rest, and in his hand a shot of West Pennsylvanian whiskey. Check out the "Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 (Clip)

    G-Clair

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  2. BTJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    I don't know that Washington was much of a drinker. He was quite a devout man of high moral character. I guess I will have to read up on the Hooch Rebellion.
    Pastor Joe has also said something similar to what Washington said, only about money. That it is an excellent servant, but a cruel master.

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  3. GinaJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    If I may argue your point, one need not be a drinker to appreciate the service of whiskey, yet fear the control it can wield, if not controlled. In fact, I believe the man who is less apt to trust his soul to 'the devil' would be more apt to avoid deliberate and continues intoxication. Either way I am sure GW was familiar with the stuff as he distilled corn and rye whiskey and operated a water-powered gristmill near Mount Vernon, where he ground flour and cornmeal.

    GG

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  4. GinaJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    What we've got is a government on the rocks. a vodka government; shaken, not stirred.

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