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Apr 16, 2023Liked by FPWellman

I've taken up the time-honored hobby of Revolutionary War reenactment. Due to recent unfortunate appearances of accoutrements such as three-cornered hats at insurrections, there's a growing assumption that we're all MAGA, though I know we're not. Thank you for the rhetorical ammunition for framing (reframing) the case against arbitrary power. We want very much to refrain from arguing modern politics with visitors to venues where we interpret (so they invite us back next year). We'd sooner argue universal human principles, and let the implications for modern politics pop into the mind of the visitor.

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What a strange time. I am a Cardinals fan but I only wear the blue version of their caps now so no one sees the red hat from a distance and makes foolish assumptions.

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Apr 6, 2023Liked by FPWellman

Hear hear. I’m descended from Dentists, not warriors, but I still despise these wanna be Kings with every fiber of my being

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A noble lineage as well. Thank you.

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ROFL!!!!

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Well said, Mr. Wellman. Sobering words--and times--in which we now live.

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Thank you!

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Thank you for this! I have absolutely no desire to live life under a monarchy, whether it's called that or not.

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Well said, always accurate & truthful

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I wonder if your Wellman line is connected to my spouse’s. It originates in the NE as well and links to the Revolutionary War. No wonder I liked you from the start!

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