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DFW

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7. Thomas Jefferson was always my favorite 18th century philosopher

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 4, 2023, 10:23 AM

Jul 2023

I used him in my book, taking some inspiration from Thom Hartmann, as the one character whose thoughts I felt someone from the year 2010 could best relate to, given the chance to converse with Jefferson directly.

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Declaration of Independence: A Transcription [View all] nycbos Jul 2023 OP

Indeed it's a very important document. Elessar Zappa Jul 2023 #1

"treason against the world's most powerful empire" bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #2

Of course not nycbos Jul 2023 #3

When my grandfather (to the 8th gen) signed WhiteTara Jul 2023 #9

Not to mention ITAL Jul 2023 #4

I think it is the most important document in human history. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #5

Thomas Jefferson was always my favorite 18th century philosopher DFW Jul 2023 #7

Same here. A true genius. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #10

Too bad the Republicans disavow "deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" DFW Jul 2023 #6

It's been pointed out that just applying "all men are created equal" Igel Jul 2023 #8