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4. The British laughed at the Declaration.

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 12:34 AM

Oct 15

At the contradictions. The hypocrisy. In particular:

“How is it that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty from the drivers of Negroes?" - Dr. Samuel Johnson.

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Anne Applebaum: The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark [View all] Nevilledog Oct 14 OP

Yeah, yeah ... Y'know the beacon hasn't always been equally lit struggle4progress Oct 14 #1

The article even said it wasn't equally lit ITAL Oct 14 #2

Fair enough. We still have heavy lifting ahead now struggle4progress Oct 14 #3

The British laughed at the Declaration. Grins Oct 15 #4

Excellent. TY Hekate Oct 15 #5