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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.
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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!
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.
When it comes to civics in the United States, one thing we do reflexively is the Pledge of Allegiance. We recite the pledge at school and government events and seldom question what we are actually doing.
Congress has a big to-do list. Why is it so big, and what can Congress do to accomplish some of these tasks?
Just as we don’t tolerate medical malpractice in healthcare, let’s also stop accepting political malpractice. We demand evidence-based medicine – let’s also demand evidence-based government.
Incomplete news matters because it distorts our view of the world. We ignore information at our own peril.
New Year’s Day is the closest thing the world has to a birthday. Like birthdays, it is a time for celebration and, as we get older, it is also a time for reflection.
The American Dream of being a top country to live in is empirically subsiding. The good news is the remedy is simply a matter of approach.
Is the Current Duopoly in U.S. Politics a Market Failure?
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The Montana #Republican Party recently expelled 9 state senators for working with #Democrats on senate rules (not policy). This means they are no longer Republicans and will not receive party funds. Appropriate? Heavy-handed? What do you think?
Source – https://bit.ly/gopmt
President Trump has proposed forcibly exiling "homegrown" U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes to foreign prisons. Thoughts? 🤔
#14A #8A #ValentineVsUnitedStates
The Constitution gives Congress authority over tariffs. Over time, Congress delegated much of that authority to the President. Is it time for Congress to take some of that authority back?
#Tariffs #S1272 #TradeReviewAct
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Democratic Biden administration brought corruption charges against the Democratic mayor of New York City, Eric Adams. The DOJ in the Republican Trump administration dropped all the charges against Adams. 𝗪𝗵𝘆?
#EricAdams #DOJ #JudgeHo
President Trump has been talking lately about a 3rd term, which he says is possible. What are your thoughts on this idea?
#22A #Trump
#Civility costs nothing, but its results are invaluable.
👉 https://bit.ly/prb-civil
🎶 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. ❤️
3 times during her testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, #TulsiGabbard said that no classified info was shared on the now infamous "Houthi PC small group" chat. Bombing targets, timing, and weapons are all classified info.
#DNI #Resign
The chat included other Cabinet members and intelligence officials, so it is mind-boggling that no one questioned the use of a commercial app or checked the participant list. Hegseth`s Department of Defense HAS secure apps for communicating military plans.
#FollowYourOwnRules
Dangerous and deeply flawed logic (the opposite is more likely true). Thankfully, the Commerce Department is not in charge of Social Security checks. Makes you wonder what else the Cabinet Secretary is wrong about... 🤔
Ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182ckTL2KBA&t=2493s
Unpopular speech is an opinion, not a crime, and is protected under the First Amendment for everyone living in the U.S.
#FreeMahmoudKhalil
Impeaching a judge over a ruling is unconstitutional. Appeal don`t impeach.
"... civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." U.S. Constitution, Art. II, Sect. 4
If you would like to live in a civil world, be civil to others.
https://therulesofcivilconversation.org/
#civility
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