Tag: Benjamin Franklin
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Opening Pandora’s box
The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789. After the constitutional convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked what sort of government we were going to get. He famously replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Next Wednesday may be the end of our republic. That’s when the U.S. Senate is likely to acquit Donald Trump. The…
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Two tourists do Philadelphia
Doubtless there are many not so nice places in Philadelphia. Happily, few of them are in downtown Philadelphia, which is good because that’s where tourists like my wife and I go when visiting Philadelphia. The city keeps the tourist district spic and span. There is no litter to speak of, the sidewalks seem power washed,…
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