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Would the “Real” Publius Agree? The Founders’ Intent and the Lost Art of Pragmatism
I’ve flirted with the idea of abandoning the “Publius” alias for my blog. One of the things I dislike is when people claim the Founding Fathers would agree with them – it reminds me of people during religious debates when … Continue reading
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Better Know a Founder: Thomas Paine
THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man … Continue reading
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Publius’ Independence Day Video Library
Life’s been somewhat serious of late, probably leading to a diminshment of posting frequency. I’ve thought about some postings on what’s going on in the aftermath of the recent Iranian elections, but I keep thinking the guns and tanks are … Continue reading
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Better Know a Founder – George Mason, Father of the Bill of Rights
I’m both a political junkie and a history geek. I especially like the early history of the United States – the French and Indian War (aka Seven Years War), the American Revolution, the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and … Continue reading
