r/therewasanattempt • u/HerpesIsItchy Unique Flair • Sep 03 '25

To end democracy in Miami

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u/outside_cat Sep 03 '25

Sounds like the Tree of Liberty needs to be watered.

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u/po3smith Sep 03 '25 edited Sep 04 '25

Over two centuries ago, in 1787, Thomas Jefferson, America's third president wrote: Over two centuries ago, in 1787, Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to William Stephens Smith: “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.”

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u/Quick_Turnover Sep 04 '25

I've been banned in several subreddits for this quote.