On Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:26:40 -0600, HeyBub wrote:

Consider also the "Alien & Sedition Acts"

Yep. Most folks don't realize what the US would look like if Jefferson
hadn't won the next election.

Taxation without representation? Check out the Whiskey Rebellion.
That's the first time the revolution spun in its grave :-).

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