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Originally Posted by Boreas
Payne was a troublesome fellow. Everything for which he was once loved eventually made people hate him.
He was useful during the Revolutionary period and later useful to the French in their revolution. Like Che Guevara, however, he was too much the firebrand to ever be comfortable with comfort. He made those whom he helped gain power rather uncomfortable once they had power.
He was done in by the Federalists at a time when they were the dominant political force here. This was partly because of his Deist views and partly because of his links to France and the Terror following the Revolution. His friendship with Jefferson didn't help either.
John
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Dang politicians, using folks
I find it interesting that, considering a movement online (and elsewhere) to brand founders as Deists, it was a problem for Paine
I find it strange that, as I would like us to do more on the science front, I am a luddite for questioning scientific claims :hdscrtch: I thought that was the proper approach vs blind acceptance? That's what I'm getting at. Show me the money! lol.
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Originally Posted by doucanoe
Gentlemen, I wish you all the best.
RC
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And you too sir.
Pete