Recommended Reading: American Leaders : Who Framed the U.S. Constitution?

Do you know the men in America's history who wrote the United States Constitution?  Do you know the men who labored together, no doubt in love and out of loyalty to the cause of freedom and democracy, and with the firm belief that they represented the will and the dreams of all of the citizens when they wrote the words "We the People"?

Just shining the spotlight on one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution can shed tremendous light on what the entire process must have involved.

• James Wilson was never elected to be one of our nation's leaders. But he left an indelible mark in U.S. History. This Mr. Wilson played a huge role in writing into the Constitution the principle that sovereignty resides with the people.  Signed both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.  (Tell the truth. If you were playing an American history trivia game and that question was asked: “Who did that?” – you would have gotten it wrong, wouldn’t you? The name of James Wilson isn’t like cream. It doesn’t rise to the top when there is a discussion about framers of the U.S. Constitution.  Yet he was one of the signers.  Per information maintained by the National Archives, he was Signer Number 7 representing Pennsylvania.) 

The United States Constitution was drafted in 1787 by a group of 55 delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. These historical figures played a key role in shaping the document:

- James Madison – Often called the "Father of the Constitution", and later helped shape the Bill of Rights.
- George Washington – Though he did not write the Constitution, Washington presided over the convention and was a key figure in its adoption.

- Benjamin Franklin – The oldest delegate, provided wisdom and mediation during debates.
- Alexander Hamilton and John Jay – Contributors to The Federalist Papers (addressed topics like separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and the dangers of factions).
- Roger Sherman – Proposed the Great Compromise, which shaped the structure of Congress. - Gouverneur Morris – Known as the "Penman of the Constitution. Credited with writing much of the final wording of the Constitution, including the famous "We the People" preamble.

FACT: Out of the 55 delegates, only 39 signed the final document. 

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REFERENCES:

Network, Laws. com. “Who Wrote the Constitution? - US Constitution - LAWS.Com.” LAWS.COM - American Constitution 1789, 7 Apr. 2020, https://constitution.laws.com/who-wrote-the-constitution.

“Meet the Framers of the Constitution.” National Archives, 2 Nov. 2015, https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/founding-fathers.

HISTORY.com Editors. “Federalist Papers: Summary, Authors & Impact.” HISTORY, 9 Nov. 2009, https://www.history.com/articles/federalist-papers.

Mosvick, Nicholas. “Forgotten Founders: Gouverneur Morris.” National Constitution Center – Constitutioncenter.Org, 8 June 2020, https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/forgotten-founders-gouverneur-morris.

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Great addition to your personal library.

What were the original framers 

of the U.S. Constitution really thinking? 

Americans should and need to know!

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The Original Compromise: What the Constitution’s framers were Really Thinking

Author: David Robertson; Genre: Non-Fiction;

Publisher: Oxford University Press; Release Date: January 2, 2013

In this provocative new account of the framing of the Constitution, Robertson observes that the Federalist Papers represented only one side in a fierce argument that was settled by compromise–in fact, multiple compromises. …

Golly gee willickers, Mr. Wilson!

I totally expected the headline to read:@ElonMusk and @POTUS #Trump Do Everything for Love of Country!

NOT!
INSERT #MenaceToSociety
Eh! Make it a double! #TwoMenacesToSociety https://t.co/E6TlUN8vx3 pic.twitter.com/4urkSeAqqT

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) May 24, 2025

Government and Politics: The L'Amour Version of Democracy ~ AGREE or DISAGREE

“To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” ~ Louis L’Amour

Agree or Disagree.

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I DISAGREE!!

I DON’T VOTE!! I PRAY!!

And in a democratic country … that’s OK!

In a democratic country, you can NOT VOTE and still COMPLAIN when something is NOT RIGHT!

The only other form of government that I think has redeeming qualities is Socialism.

But if I had to choose between Democracy and Socialism, I would choose Democracy.

As for the other forms of government? Whatever!

I’m for real when I say that. WHATEVER!

I think people are quite capable of governing themselves. But I also think a democratic nation does need a military force. I know there are some countries that don’t have a military. In a perfect world that would be ideal. But we don’t live in a perfect world. It’s a matter of national security.

With regard to utilizing a military solution as a resolution, I think ALL nations should have this attitude:

“Don’t start nothing. Won’t be nothing.
But if you start something …
you will regret that you barked up that tree!!”

It’s self-defense. Plain and simple.

I really think the only reason we need an elected fearless leader is in the event of a war, and that they should be equipped with the deal-making or negotiating skills to know how to make peace OR if need be, know enough about the “art of war” to make The Enemy go away so that we can live our lives in peace!

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I totally disagree with Mr. L’Amour.

* I chose. You choose. *

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“To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” ~Louis L’Amour

* Agree or Disagree. *

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Links of Interest:

Pros and Cons of Democracy

Who Decided the Great Political Party Divide?

American Leaders : Who Framed the U.S. Constitution?

#DemocracyDefeated: How Indian Right-Wing Groups Stalled A Bollywood Period Drama ~ Global Voices (My Opinion)

#DemocracyDefeated: How Indian Right-Wing Groups Stalled A Bollywood Period Drama ~ Global Voices (My Opinion)

Global Voices is a publication that opens your eyes to the world around you. This particular article peaked my interest for two reasons. Number One, I enjoy watching Bollywood movies. Number Two, I am a huge fan of Deepika Padukone.

I AM APPALLED!!! SHOCKED! and quite frankly, DISGUSTED!!! at the content of this article. Not upset with the article writers. In fact, they are very brave to write the article at all. How do they know there won't be a bounty on their head too???!!

Is this what real life is like in India, a democratic country?  

#DemocracyDefeated: How Indian Right-Wing Groups Stalled A Bollywood Period Drama · Global Voices

GV logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So???  QUESTION. 

In India, politicians or political leaders can actually threaten citizens with beheading?? Oh my!

Say what? Oh of course. The article does use the word “alleged”. 

Alleged? Oh!  Does that mean it's not REAL?? 

NO! Alleged means it could be VERY REAL. But right at the moment, there is no PROOF!!

So??? QUESTION.
If Ms. Padukone gets her head chopped off, will that be PROOF??

Here are a few excerpts from the article that will send shivers up and down your spine.

"...  put a $1.5 million bounty on Deepika Padukone's head, asking followers to behead her and the movie's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Other threats included chopping off Padukone's nose, burning her alive and beating up other actors in the movie. ..."

Follow up to this Global Voices article dated Nov 2017.  Report by Geo.tv dated Jan 9, 2018.

Controversial ‘Padmavati’ to release as ‘Padmavat’ on January 25

So???  QUESTION. 

Now that the film will be released, does this mean that threatening citizens of India with beheading is OK?? Oh my!