Words of wisdom and foresight

[cellogirl418]

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

-James Madison, fourth US president (1751-1836)

Comments

[blondieoz]

Whoa! Looks like Prez. Mad. was mad psychic! Out of curiosity, what was the context in which he said this?

[cellogirl418]

Alas, I have no idea. It was the quote included with today's word from A Word a Day.

[mmleadinglady]

So far, all I've been able to dig up is that it was said while he was a Congressman. Will keep looking.

[cellogirl418]

Thanks for looking!! (Hooray for Poli Sci majors.)