Paine used Biblical quotes effectively in this pamphlet, not as "window dressing". It was clear that Paine knew what he was talking about because his quotes from the Bible were on target and related to his subject. Although Paine uses them many times, the main section of Biblical quotes was related to Jewish people. ... Paine wrote that there were three ways that an Independency could be had: "By the legal voice of the people in Congress; by a military power; or by a mob (Paine 120)." Even though Paine proposed Republic methods for government, the Colonists saw this as democratic, in which...

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Bradbury criticizes those who used their power to repress individual freedoms and also warns individuals to fight for their rights. ... Faber reinforces the idea of lack of individuality and conformity in his quote, 'the telewall is real. ... Fabers' quote illustrates how citizens are conditioned to conform and not question whether they are happy or not. ...

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They cannot be given the power to control what one chooses to compose, express or listen to. ... Or perhaps music should not be the only power that does influence youngsters. ... That is blatant censorship" (quoted in Benesch). ... Totalitarian systems attempt to maintain themselves in power by the ruthless suppression of any concept, which challenges the established orthodoxy. The power of a democratic system to adapt to change is vastly strengthened by the freedom it its citizens to choose widely from among conflicting opinions offered freely to them. ...

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Although the colonial governments were growing in power and support, the British statesmen at home refused to evolve with the developing colonies. ... It began in England with the rise of assemblies and factions against the government in power. This struggle between those in power and those without can be traced to the beginning of time, the haves versus the have-nots. ... Compromises were reached concerning the extent of the King's power and also the relationship between church and state (Church of England). ... For these radical thinkers, the world of politics had become a struggle betw...

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This is clearly evident when he states, "I will make inseparable cities with their arms about each other's necks, by the love of comrades, by the manly love of comrades- (as quoted in Bellah, 44). ... Their connection is partially contributed to the fact that all three believe in the power and freedom of religion while living a free live of acceptance. ... Legislative and judicial institutions dangerously attempt to control executive and military power. ...

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In one of his best-known quotes, he says, "Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved." ... Also, a leader who is loved can often be perceived as weak or vulnerable, while a feared leader can manage his sovereignty better and maintain power for a longer period of time. ... This is how the government in Oceania has so much power. ... This is evidence showing that fear, often with the help of human selfishness, can overcome anything, including the power of love. ... Fear is what gives a leader all his power and contro...

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This is supported by Hobbes principle of state of nature where he said by nature human beings are egocentric, greedy, power-hungry and selfish. ... This is mainly because of what Machiavelli termed the poisonous effects of power, and he is quoted as saying, "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". ... Timocrats may seek virtues just as the aristocrats, but they also pursue power, which can lead them to wars and combats. ... He sees this form of government as better than democracy in the sense that power will be in the hands of the military who may happen to share the...

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Orwell realizes that it is not the commanding country that has the power but rather the commanded. This concept of taking over another country and the country actually loses power that takes over it is summed up best by Orwell when he says, "When the white man turns tyrant it is his own freedom he destroys.... In a utopian imperialistic government, the commanding government should hold the power not the commanded. ... This quote is yet another of Orwell's admission of the many faults of imperialism. ...

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Natural men are free, "masterlesse men, without subjection to Lawes, and a coercive Power" (Hobbes 141). ... " (Locke 9) So we can already see from this quote that, similar to Hobbes natural man, Locke's also lives his life in a state of natural rationality. However, this quote simultaneously exposes a monumental difference between the two. ... (Locke 15) From this, with no civil power to whom men can appeal but only the Law of Nature to defend his life, man must resort to killing those who bring this state of ill will upon him. ... So just as with Hobbes, man seeking secur...

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Although a representative government harnesses some of the "mischief" caused by factions, it would not eliminate their power. ... The distribution of power would be federal, state, and local levels. ... I like this quote from Madison about his view of a democracy, "democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths." ...

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The thought being portrayed in the source represents the idea that a strong system of government that reflects the will of the nation will stay in power the longest, which is also the ideology used by John Locke. ... Locke was most recognized for his work towards individual rights and remembered for his quote upon human rights, "Life, Liberty and Property.... " This meaning that in a case where the government isn't reacting to pressing issues made by it's citizens then a change may happen via it's citizens, an overthrow in power. ...

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A tyranny is known as one man who seizes absolute power of the city-states. In Greek civilizations a tyranny is someone who seizes power of the King without proper royal descent. ... (McGlew quoting Connor, 26) Herodotus notes many acts of sexual freedom among tyrants in his works. ... When people revolted against their master's power they did so to not to simply destroy power of the tyrant but to appropriate the power in their own interests. ... The Athenians insisted that power could only remain in the middle if citizens were political equals. ...

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This quote puts it nicely: Of the twenty-two heads of state between 1843 and 1915 only one served out his president term in office, three died while serving, one was blown up with his palace, one presumably poisoned, one hacked to pieces by a mob, one resigned. ... Democracy combined with capitalism, harnessed the power of self-interest in the social and economic sectors respectively. ...

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(Collier AlanPrinciples of Tourism 1997 pg 369) Because of the local governments power it holds over its communities decision, and the increased emphasis from the nations powers of an increased emphasis on sustainability, local governments hold the key to the allocation of its correct resources. ... This is due to the local governments authority and legislative power within the New Zealand framework. ...

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Quite frankly the British were just very fearful of the Aboriginals and the power they held over the English especially after seeing war between the United States, and the Aboriginals. ... This act was all about further assimilation and in fact gave the government even more power and control over the aboriginal people. ... This quote "assimilation is legislated genocide" describes just what it was the British government was trying to do.. to kill every last bit of Native culture in Canada, they wanted that culture to be completely wiped out. ...

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The above analogy is described in the article as follows: "keeping close ties to and identifying with their countries of origin" and "foregrounded the continuing complications of building national identity in a young nation raising questions of how to accommodate more forms of multiracialism while retaining existing traditions and values" What the above quote from the article presents is quite true, as reflected in modern Singapore. ...

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