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What would Ben Franklin say if he could see us today? For decades, Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack provided sage advice and commentary on eighteenth-century America. Now, a modern businessman reflects—writing as Benjamin Franklin—on what America has become. Federal and... read more
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“"He was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages. So ignorant that he bought a cow to ride on."”
Poor Richard's November 1750
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For two centuries, plus two decades, I have been observing you with utmost fascination and, at times, unfettered amazement...a stroll on the moon, who would have dreamt.
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Foreword by Tom Brokaw
Introduction
Notes to the Reader
National Deficit
Religions, Windows to God
Prejudice
The Rise and Fall of Nations
Real Americans
Democracy
A Pleasant Nights Sleep
America's Greatest Generation
Republicans and Democrats
The Moment of Conception
The Rich Should Pay Their Fair Share
Stoplights and Wall Street
Hardships and Sacrifice
Great Leaders Lead
Information Caressed is Knowledge
Federal Income Taxes
Ceasing t Live Versus Dying
The Written Word
An Ignorant Man with No Education is to be Pittied
Martial Bliss
Unintended Consequences, Domestic Affairs
You Have a Problem
Bill of Rights
Distribute Pressure, Distribute Consequences
Unintended Consequences, Foreign Affairs
The National Debt Does Not Matter
International Affairs
Equal Rights Legislation
Social Surplus
Health Care Reform
Health Care Reform, Deux
Department of Defense
Law of Big Numbers
Branches of Government
Love and Marriage
Children
China Seeks to Sell Products to Other Countries
America, You can Do It
Final Thoughts
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Original Language: English
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-61608-190-4
Page Count: 220
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-61608-190-4
Page Count: 220
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 973.3092
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