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[metasomatrix]

"[M]y times in Colombia also helped me comprehend the distinction between the old American republic and the new global empire. The republic offered hope to the world. Its foundation was moral and philosophical rather than materialistic. It was based on concepts of equality and justice for all. But it could also be pragmatic, not merely a

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[metasomatrix]

I would agree. People do constantly reference "the founding fathers" and "the framers" when speaking of values we supposedly held then and not now; those values were really just lipservice and doublespeak then, as they are now. It's convenient and less stressful for people who have to "make a living" to think of our country as having noble beginnings, and omitting our sour parts has allowed us to continue on a dangerous path...

The book he wrote is very good though. I don't know if you've read it, but it's a pretty quick read with lots of crazy details.