*The idea predates America by over 2000 years: the Athenian statesman, [[Demosthenes (Greek statesman)|Demosthenes]] said: ''There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots. What is it? Distrust.'' | *The idea predates America by over 2000 years: the Athenian statesman, [[Demosthenes (Greek statesman)|Demosthenes]] said: ''There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots. What is it? Distrust.'' |