We all know the use of Publius in reference to Publicola was used in the Federalist as well. However, I just noticed that Publicola was again used after the Spanish American War in an essay supporting our shepherding the development of the Philippine nation.
As I understand it, Publicola means “friend of the people.”
I’ve learned to really love governmental theory. It was fascinating to read John Quincy Adams slice Thomas Paine to ribbons. And he was only 23 at the time. His accomplishments were just beginning.