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    Default A Short History....

    ...of the 4th of July. A quick and interesting read:

    https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us...ourth-of-july/

    More from Wikipedia:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indepe...ited_States%29
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    and THIS is what a Revolution looks like. If it does not go well, there's a big price to pay!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Kathianne View Post
    and THIS is what a Revolution looks like. If it does not go well, there's a big price to pay!

    And who orchestrated it? Wealthy aristocrats who didn't want to pay their taxes and the media of the day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
    And who orchestrated it? Wealthy aristocrats who didn't want to pay their taxes and the media of the day.
    True dat, but at least with this system the 'middle class' which was larger and growing had a chance.


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