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James Madison

2007-04-04T23:31:48Z

Blackjack:

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James Madison, considered by many to be one of the greatest American President, was the 4th president of the [[United States of America]], serving as commander in chief from 1809-1817. Madison also played a prominent role in the [[Constitutional Convention]] of 1787 and is sometimes known as the "Father of the [[Constitution]].

Madison was born in March 16, 1751 on the estate of Blue Ridge in Virginia. He is responsible for writing and proposing the Virginia Plan which would later become part of the Constitution. He died June 28, 1836 in Montpelier, Virginia at age 86. <ref>[[Encyclopedia of Presidents James Madison]] by Susan Clinton, Children's Press </ref>

THE WAR OF 1812

Madison's presidency was not without problems. In particular, the British seizing of American ships was something that he could not resolve diplomatically. Instead, he pushed for war, and the U.S. eventually invaded Canada (then still a British colony), in what became known as the [[War of 1812]]. That war saw the seizing of Detroit by Canada, and the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British. In hindsight, the War of 1812 is often viewed as a mistake, but at the time the [[Federalist Party]]'s opposition to the War (and to Madison's [[Democratic-Republican Party]]) led to the Federalists being viewed as "unpatriotic" and "anti-American," and the party disbanded soon after the next election year.

MADISON ON SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE

Madison, along with his fellow Democratic-Republican [[Thomas Jefferson]], was adamant in maintaining a [[Separation of church and state]]: "The experience of the United States is a happy disproof of the error so long rooted in the unenlightened minds of well-meaning Christians, as well as in the corrupt hearts of persecuting usurpers, that without a legal incorporation of religious and civil polity, neither could be supported. A mutual independence is found most friendly to practical Religion, to social harmony, and to political prosperity." (Letter to F.L. Schaeffer, Dec 3, 1821)

"Is the appointment of Chaplains to the two Houses of Congress consistent with the Constitution, and with the pure principle of religious freedom? In the strictness the answer on both points must be in the negative. The Constitution of the U. S. forbids everything like an establishment of a national religion. The law appointing Chaplains establishes a religious worship for the national representatives, to be performed by Ministers of religion, elected by a majority of them; and these are to be paid out of the national taxes. Does not this involve the principle of a national establishment, applicable to a provision for a religious worship for the Constituent as well as of the representative Body, approved by the majority, and conducted by Ministers of religion paid by the entire nation?" (Detached Memorandum, circa 1820).

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Mexico

2007-04-04T23:31:38Z

Blackjack:

{{merge|Mexico (country)}}'''Mexic''' is a country south of the [[United States]]. Mexico is known for its poor economy, causing many of its citizens to [[illegal immigration|immigrate illegally]] [[north]] to the U.S. to find work.

The states of Texas, New Mexico, California, and Arizona were part of Mexico until the [[Mexican American War]]. To this day, many U.S. citizens in the region speak Spanish as their native language.

Mexico is the source of most of the [[marijuana]] imported into the United States.

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Pond

2007-04-04T23:31:28Z

Blackjack:

A pond is a small, stagnant body of water that harbors various species of idiot such as the "conservative idiot", "Christian idiot", and "American idiot". For more information on idiots read the SYSOP user talk pages and or read the bible paying close attention to the description of god. Ponds are also good for storing dead bodies in. The carcasses of victims of the churches war against intelligences can most often be found at the bottom of ponds.

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User talk:Tweetsensi3456

2007-04-04T23:26:29Z

Blackjack:

Why is every one getting banned?

:That's how encyclopedias get created. --[[User:Rustyjd07|Rustyjd07]] 19:24, 4 April 2007 (EDT)

Because the SYSOPS at this site are all teenagers or socially repressed individuals exhilarated with the thrill of "power". [[User:Etaroced|Etaroced]] 19:25, 4 April 2007 (EDT)

i just saw like 8 people get banned and they havent posted in forever.

The Greatest Commandment

2007-04-04T23:24:12Z

Blackjack:

The greatest Commandment is set forth in Chapter 21 of the Gospel of Matthew:<ref>http://www.crosswalk.com/</ref>

:36 "Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?" 37 Jesus replied, "''''You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind'''.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. (New Living Translation)

It follows from this that the primary objective of divinity is to distract, prevent and obstruct this devotion to the Lord.

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