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In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general government necessary for us there is no Form of Government but what may be a blessing to the People if well administered; and I believe farther that this is likely to be well…
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Let’s see if we can unpack some of what Franklin wrote those many years ago. I confess that I do not entirely approve this Constitution at present; but sir, I am not sure I shall never approve it: For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information or fuller…
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George Will was part of Ken Burns excellent series on Baseball. In there, at one point, Will compared our “American Democracy” to baseball. Now, realize that the Founders as a rule detested the notion of our government being a Democracy (as do I and I will explain this in more detail at another point). However,…