Words of wisdom

HOW wise was the American patriot Thomas Jefferson when he said “I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies”.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2010 - 01:00
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What a pity such wisdom does not appear to exist in our political institutions today

John Stafford

Dargle Wood

Knocklyon

Dublin 16

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