No, what he meant is that tyrants die when toppled in revolutions and patriots die in the process toppling tyrants. Thus for liberty to thrive both are sacrificed.

Bribe. It’s a bribe.

Tree of Liberty must be refreshed with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

• Thomas Jefferson

Anyone know how to put money on his books?

Logical Argument: It gets politicians votes.

Otherwise it makes no sense.

I am Jack’s complete lack of surprise.