Who's Poor Richard?
Benjamin Franklin, writing under the pseudonym Richard Saunders (AKA "Poor Richard"), published Poor Richard's Almanack from 1732 to 1758. The almanack provided useful information, proverbial wisdom, and humor to the American colonies.
In keeping with Franklin's legacy, Poor Richard's Blog tackles today’s complex issues and the foundations of the Franklin Party, while hopefully also dispensing some wisdom and good humor along the way.
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Benjamin Franklin, writing under the pseudonym Richard Saunders (AKA "Poor Richard"), published Poor Richard's Almanack from 1732 to 1758. The almanack provided useful information, proverbial wisdom, and humor to the American colonies.
In keeping with Franklin's legacy, Poor Richard's Blog tackles today’s complex issues and the foundations of the Franklin Party, while hopefully also dispensing some wisdom and good humor along the way.
Welcome to the Franklin Party Newsletter!
Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, a well-deserved federal holiday in honor of the great civil rights leader.
But it was also more than that.
Monday was the 316th birthday of one of America’s most important founders, Benjamin Franklin: a world-renowned scientist and inventor, a respected statesperson and diplomat, and a successful small business owner.
But Monday was also more than Benjamin Franklin’s 316th birthday.
That’s because, in addition to all the above, Monday was the official launch of America’s newest political party, named after Benjamin Franklin, the Benjamin Franklin Party.
The official launch of the Benjamin Franklin Party (BFP) was hosted on Zoom at 3 PM EST by the BFP team, with registered attendees from across the United States.
In addition to the official party launch itself, topics covered at the event included the Benjamin Franklin Party’s Mission, Vision, and Values, a preview of the road ahead, and Q&A.
The Benjamin Franklin Party launch is now successfully behind us, so it is time to move on to the mentioned road ahead. This blog/newsletter will be postcards from that road.
We hope you’ll join and support us on the journey. We believe the destination – a better America for current and future generations – will be a trip well worth taking!
Yours in republic keeping,
James Carroll
BFPNC Chair
This congressional appropriations season, please tell your U.S. Representative to oppose Rep. Biggs’ Appropriations Amendment #4 (homeopathy FDA exemption) to H.R. 4368.
Let’s declare our independence from the modern adversaries that would rip us apart, and redeclare our interdependence to each other.
Some legislators refuse to pass certain (or any) gun legislation, saying it is unconstitutional. But, this decision ignores the totality of our history and the design of our government. Read why legislators should pass good-faith gun laws, even if they are unsure of its constitutionality.
As we celebrate our country’s history and future this Independence Day, let’s also take a moment to reflect on the values that make America truly great.
#HappyIndependenceDay #FranklinParty #USA
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when – almost two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – the last enslaved Blacks in the U.S. were informed they were free.
#Juneteenth #LetFreedomRing
"Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity." ~ Adrian Cronauer
#FlagDay #FranklinParty
Freedom isn`t free. Remembering with gratitude all those who gave "the last full measure of devotion" in service to our country.
#MemorialDay
“What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?” ~ Cicero
#NationalTeachersDay
2024`s 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is April 15 - 21. Help bridge America`s political divide by attending free events online and across the U.S.!
https://conversation.us/
#NWOC
@listenfirstproject
#PiDay is also National #ScienceEducation Day, International Day of Mathematics, AND (amazingly) #AlbertEinstein`s birthday! 🧠💭💡🧪🔭🔬
President Biden`s 4th annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress will start at 9 PM ET
Network TV: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC
Cable: CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, NewsNation
Internet: USA TODAY YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeK4QOpLMlk)
#SOTU
This #SuperTuesday, voters in 16 U.S. states and one territory will cast primary ballots. November general elections are less polarized when more people vote in primaries, so if you are registered in a Super Tuesday area, exercise your right to vote today! https://bit.ly/SuprTues
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