Thomas Paine
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I believe that the Democrats need to completely embrace the legacy of Thomas Paine whose writings were the foundation of Americas values. Common Sense. The American Crisis. The Rights of Man.
I also post Orson Welles content.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
“A free press is the touchstone of all the liberties of the people.” Thomas Paine
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
“A free press is the touchstone of all the liberties of the people.” Thomas Paine
Melania’s film reminds me of how Charles Foster Kane financed an opera house so Susan Alexander could sing.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Melania’s film reminds me of how Charles Foster Kane financed an opera house so Susan Alexander could sing.
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Good question for Kristi Noem.
January 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Good question for Kristi Noem.
September 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Governor and Robocop vs Predators
August 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Governor and Robocop vs Predators
“If there be an object truly ridiculous in nature, it is an American patriot, signing resolutions of independency, with the one hand, and with the other brandishing a whip over his affrighted slaves.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“If there be an object truly ridiculous in nature, it is an American patriot, signing resolutions of independency, with the one hand, and with the other brandishing a whip over his affrighted slaves.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
“The nearer any government approaches to a republic, the less business there is for a king. It is somewhat difficult to find a proper name for the government of the Indians. They are without kings, yet they live in a state of peace and friendship with each other.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
August 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“The nearer any government approaches to a republic, the less business there is for a king. It is somewhat difficult to find a proper name for the government of the Indians. They are without kings, yet they live in a state of peace and friendship with each other.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
“[There] shall be a fund… to educate all children, male and female.”
Thomas Paine, Agrarian Justice, 1797
Thomas Paine, Agrarian Justice, 1797
July 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
“[There] shall be a fund… to educate all children, male and female.”
Thomas Paine, Agrarian Justice, 1797
Thomas Paine, Agrarian Justice, 1797
“The woman is as much a moral agent as the man, and has as much right to her liberty and her life.”
Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man. 1792
Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man. 1792
July 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
“The woman is as much a moral agent as the man, and has as much right to her liberty and her life.”
Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man. 1792
Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man. 1792
“The God of the Old Testament is the most contradictory character in all fiction. He is jealous and not omniscient; vindictive and not just; unforgiving and not compassionate.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
July 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“The God of the Old Testament is the most contradictory character in all fiction. He is jealous and not omniscient; vindictive and not just; unforgiving and not compassionate.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
“Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
July 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
“Taxes were not raised to carry on wars, but wars were raised to carry on taxes.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
June 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
“Taxes were not raised to carry on wars, but wars were raised to carry on taxes.”
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
F for Fake - Orson Welles, Chartres Cathedral
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March 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Why doesn’t the press ever ask Trump if he’s a Russian agent? I’d like to see his reaction.
February 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Why doesn’t the press ever ask Trump if he’s a Russian agent? I’d like to see his reaction.
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Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war the way a rapist blames his victim for looking too sexy.
February 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war the way a rapist blames his victim for looking too sexy.
I want to see Elon and his group of hackers answering questions under oath in front of Congress.
February 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I want to see Elon and his group of hackers answering questions under oath in front of Congress.