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“What would the Founding Fathers think of all that?”

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The Founding Fathers would’ve been confounded by lots of things, from non-land-owners having a vote to dishwashing machines. Appreciate the things they did right, learn from what they did wrong, and don’t fuss too much over the intent of people who were just getting the hang of Enlightenment ideas.

Also worth checking out: How to quit being a wimp and DRESS MANLY like the GOOD OLD DAYS.

Joey deVilla

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