November 10, 2024

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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Poor Richard's Blog

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!

Category: Commentary

Handcuffing the Lifeguard

This congressional appropriations season, please tell your U.S. Representative to oppose Rep. Biggs’ Appropriations Amendment #4 (homeopathy FDA exemption) to H.R. 4368.

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Declarations

Let’s declare our independence from the modern adversaries that would rip us apart, and redeclare our interdependence to each other.

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Respective Experts

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.

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A Better Pledge

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.

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Finish the Job

Congress has a big to-do list. Why is it so big, and what can Congress do to accomplish some of these tasks?

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Malpractice

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.

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News Blinders

Incomplete news matters because it distorts our view of the world. We ignore information at our own peril.

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More Perfect Resolution

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.

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