The Fat Lady just sang
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The story goes that inventor, scientist and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin quipped when asked by a woman “What have you given us?” replied “A republic if you can keep it.” Well our republic had a pretty good run. 230 years is not bad as far as republics go. But as… Continue reading