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This is an historical story with just a tinge of current relevance. I hope y'all will find it interesting.

John / Billybob

1 posted on 12/08/2005 11:07:45 PM PST by Congressman Billybob
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Very intersting!! If Ben were alive today, one can only imagine what his stock would be going for. The man was amazing.


2 posted on 12/08/2005 11:14:40 PM PST by Cougar66 (If I had ever wanted a woman to be President, I'd have voted for John Kerry)
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My favorite Franklin quote:

"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."


3 posted on 12/08/2005 11:17:56 PM PST by Liberfighter (A half truth is a whole lie)
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Awesome!!!


4 posted on 12/08/2005 11:18:58 PM PST by Stayingawayfromthedarkside (The stink you smell are the liberals fuming after Ann speaks!!!)
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And I always thought it was hanging out a window buck-nekkid and having an "air-bath."


5 posted on 12/08/2005 11:20:08 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Cheney X -- Destroying the Liberal Democrat Traitors By Any Means Necessary -- Ya Dig ? Sho 'Nuff.)
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BTT, and thank you for a fascinating item. Ben also developed the beginnings of the modern battery and proved in Paris that a fellow in his 70's could cuckold a generation of young Frenchmen. My hero!


6 posted on 12/08/2005 11:23:16 PM PST by Billthedrill
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Franklin made this contribution when he was in his late seventies.


7 posted on 12/08/2005 11:24:36 PM PST by Plutarch
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Fine work. BTTT.


8 posted on 12/08/2005 11:25:29 PM PST by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the occupation media.)
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Thanks for beating the drum regarding Franklin and recognition of intellectual property (IP) rights. In reading constitutions of other governments, you may occasionally encounter references to property and rights. I have yet to find another constitution which recognizes intellectual property. I believe the reward and protection of IP is one of the most powerful elements contributing to the success of our country.


9 posted on 12/08/2005 11:27:23 PM PST by XHogPilot (Islamophobia is NOT an illness. They really are out to kill us!)
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Our Founding Fathers were nothing short of God-given. Thank you for a good article.
10 posted on 12/08/2005 11:28:35 PM PST by Ruth A.
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To: Congressman Billybob

Well said.


12 posted on 12/08/2005 11:38:07 PM PST by snarks_when_bored
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Indeed it is. The little clause from Franklin that established the concept of intellectual property generated a profound and overwhelmingly positive result over the ensuing decades.

The great problem faced today by American inventors and authors is that the disgusting corrupt porcine polticos of the bi-factional ruling party could care less about the utter disregard of US intellectual property by our supposed "favored trading partners" in China and elsewhere. Instead, they just keep on selling US citizens out at every opportunity.

Perhaps some creative inventor will come up with fast-track a tar-and-feathering device for members of congress. That would be a most worthwhile endeavor.


13 posted on 12/08/2005 11:41:26 PM PST by Bogolyubski
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Wonderful! Thanks so much for posting it.


15 posted on 12/09/2005 12:04:38 AM PST by karnage
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To Ben Franklin, thanks
17 posted on 12/09/2005 12:25:53 AM PST by Old Seadog (Inside every old person is a young person saying "WTF happened?".)
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Ben is my favorite founding father. Regardless of how much I study, I still learn more about him.

Thanks for the article!


18 posted on 12/09/2005 12:30:16 AM PST by Loud Mime (Bad Lawmakers = Bad Law = Infinite Lawyers)
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BEN BUMP!

I get a genuine sense of pride and security every time I send another bunch of my daughter's songs off to the Library of Congress for copyright registration.


19 posted on 12/09/2005 12:33:02 AM PST by Lancey Howard
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Didn't he invent the internet?


21 posted on 12/09/2005 12:50:32 AM PST by opinionator
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Enjoyed it. Thank you!


24 posted on 12/09/2005 1:25:42 AM PST by djreece ("... Until He leads justice to victory." Matt. 12:20c)
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In short, Franklin’s invention of this clause led to the current status of the American economy as the most powerful economic engine in history. And that is no small achievement.

Exactly! Very good read!

27 posted on 12/09/2005 2:11:52 AM PST by kipita (Conservatives: Freedom and Responsibility………Liberals: Freedom from Responsibility)
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great article


29 posted on 12/09/2005 2:24:54 AM PST by wafflehouse (the hell you say!)
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My favorite Ben Franklin Quote.


Tim was so learned, that he could name a horse in nine Languages.
So ignorant, that he bought a cow to ride on.
30 posted on 12/09/2005 2:35:30 AM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Giving power and money to Congress is like giving liquor and car keys to teenage boys. - P.J. O'Rour)
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