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Constance Albrecht's avatar

This group of men was not the unanimous founding fathers as often depicted. It will be interesting to follow these letters.

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Kenneth Burchell's avatar

Glad you're enjoying them, Constance, and thanks for your comment. The LETTER TO GEO. WASHINGTON was a rather long exception. I'm going to try to keep them short as we move forward. This is real history ... not the propaganda we were all brought up on.

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FreeApplePie's avatar

Fantastic. I've been watching a repeat of the turn of 18-19 century parallel play out for 20 years, but as the oligarchs are winning this time it does appear to be more of a counter-revolution. Incidentally, for anyone who can't accept the revolutionary War as a "revolution," explain the counter-revolution. Hmm? Anyhizl, It's Paine again who rises to re-orient Americans toward self-control. He knew then. He's back now to being dangerous to American tyrants again because practically all of this problem remains exactly the same as it ever was.

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Kenneth Burchell's avatar

"Same as it ever was." Indeed. Well, GREAT to hear from you, Michael. Thanks for commenting. Enjoyed this comment of yours as well: "Incidentally, for anyone who can't accept the revolutionary War as a "revolution," explain the counter-revolution. Hmm?" Exactly so.

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Michael D Cowing's avatar

Terrific beginning post Ken. You’ve really whet my appetite for more. I’ll reserve my opinions because your further posts will likely change them. Mine formed from mid 20th century schooling and my own common sense understanding of human nature.

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Kenneth Burchell's avatar

Thanks Michael. Good to hear from you. The George Washington letter was exceptionally long, but I had a lot of requests for it. Will now return to my shorter format ... for the most part. Thanks again for commenting.

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Wm Dawg's avatar

I so appreciate these letters informing and enlightening our minds . In gratitude one love.

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Kenneth Burchell's avatar

Thanks for commenting and your kind wishes ... as always. Will do my best to keep them coming.

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