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> That Washington 'quote' cannot be found before 1902. I agree with the sentiment, but false attribution does nothing to help our credibility. Amusingly, in ch
by saraid216 13y ago
> That Washington 'quote' cannot be found before 1902. I agree with the sentiment, but false attribution does nothing to help our credibility.
Amusingly, in checking this out myself, I found this:
"If they have real grievances redress them, if possible; or acknowledge the justice of them, and your inability to do it at the moment. If they have not, employ the force of government against them at once."
- Zigurd 13y agoI kind of doubted that the guy who sicced the army on the Whiskey Rebellion would find the government dangerous and fearful.