[Author’s note: Part III and IV of Common Sense, together, present Paine’s thoughts and observations on America-specific issues and concerns. Respectively, they are titled “Thoughts on the present state of American affairs” and “Of the present ability of America, with…
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Betraying A Nation: Pt . 2- Paine On Hereditary Succession
Before we get into the fine print of Part II of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, it’s worth taking some time to look a little closer into this man and how it was that he came to be such an important…
Betraying A Nation: Pt . 1- Paine On Government
Betraying a Nation, a simple expression consisting of a mere six syllables, will take many thousands of words to describe, explain, and put into context as it relates to modern America. It’s going to require research, study, and reflection. Overlaying…

