Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Edward Gibbon Quote “The principles of a free constitution are irrevocably lost when the legislative power is dominated by the executive.” ~ Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) English historian and Member of Parliament Congress , Constitution , President , Tyranny Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 2/16/12 ABSOLUTELY ! ! ! Welcome to a new Amerika. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 2/16/12 The legislative branch is so politically driven I'm surprised we aren't calling our Judges, politicians. Reply Ken, S 2/16/12 We are rapidly loosing our freedom and doing nothing to prevent this from happening. We are like hogs encouraged to eat...We wind up as tomorrows breakfast. Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 2/16/12 The people wanted to make George Washington King, he refused. Obama has now decided that he is king. Hail to king Obama. Reply Cal, lewisville, tx 2/16/12 Jim, they did make LBJ "king" when they elected him. He really centeralized all power to DC and ruled like a tyrant. Reply Kimo, USA 2/16/12 and we know who this one is for......and about Reply Raymond George, western NY 2/28/12 Check out what Congresswoman Kathy Hochul said recently at our town hall meeting in Lancaster, NY. She said "Well... Basically, we're not looking to the constitution on that aspect". Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyhaf4xeD78 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Edward Gibbon quote is found in these categories: Congress quotes Constitution quotes President quotes Tyranny quotes About Edward Gibbon Bio of Edward Gibbon Quotations by Edward Gibbon Books by/about Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon videos Edward Gibbon on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Edward Gibbon