Which Founding Father are YOU?

Posted by blarman 9 years, 6 months ago to Politics

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I got George Washington. No idea why.

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Posted by CTYankee 9 years, 6 months ago

Benjamin Franklin! (Wow, I've always admired him.)

First of all you're super cool because you created electricity. You also created the first volunteer fire department program so that's great. Basically you're really well rounded so the country needs you to help keep them grounded

Ben was also an inventor & engineer, and my favorite political quote: "Never argue with a man who buys his ink by the barrel."

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Posted by rockymountainpirate 9 years, 6 months ago

I'm Ben Franklin.

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Posted by samrigel 9 years, 6 months ago

I got Ben Franklin..............Hmmm!!

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  Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 6 months ago
  
  John Adams opposed slavery and his wife Abigail was a very strong woman. She tended their farm during his long absences during the Revolutionary war. You should take the test and see if you get John Adams.
  
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    Posted by IndianaGary 9 years, 6 months ago
    
    BTW, the John Adams (Paul Giamatti) miniseries is excellent; it highlights Abigail's (Laura Linney) contributions very well.
    
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      Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 6 months ago
      
      Based on the book written by Pittsburgh native David McCullough. Thank you for mentioning it. The book and the mini series were excellent.
      
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        Posted by IndianaGary 9 years, 6 months ago
        
        Abigail not only tended the family farm during John's frequent and lengthy absences, she was his confidant and sounding-board. She had a mind and wasn't afraid to use it.
        
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        Posted by khalling 9 years, 6 months ago
        
        She corresponded with Jefferson as well
        
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        Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 6 months ago
        
        A strong woman in any era but for that time she was unique. History has not given her the credit she deserves.
        
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    Posted by BeenThere 9 years, 6 months ago
    
    I haven't taken "the test", but my favorite has always been...................John Adams.
    
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      Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 6 months ago
      
      Hello BeenThere,
      Adams was not a bad founder, but he was human like the others and had his own shortcomings. The Alien and Sedition Acts was his biggest mistake IMHO. Fortunately Jefferson and Madison took care of that.
      Respectfully,
      O.A.
      
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        Posted by khalling 9 years, 6 months ago
        
        It was touch and go for awhile
        
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  Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 6 months ago
  
  Only 49% of the 55 Founders that attended the Constitutional Convention were slave owners. Those that did not were...
  Connecticut,
  Ellsworth (Elsworth) Oliver,
  Sherman, Roger
  Delaware
  Bedford, Gunning, Jr.
  Georgia
  Baldwin, Abraham
  Pierce, William L.*
  Maryland
  McHenry, James
  Massachusetts
  Gerry, Elbridge*
  Gorham, Nathaniel
  King, Rufus
  Strong, Caleb*
  New Hampshire
  Gilman, Nicholas
  Langdon, John
  New Jersey
  Brearly (Brearley), David
  Dayton, Jonathan
  Houston, William C.*
  Paterson (Patterson), William
  New York
  Hamilton, Alexander
  Lansing, John, Jr.*
  Yates, Robert *
  North Carolina
  Williamson, Hugh
  Pennsylvania
  Clymer, George
  Fitzsimons, Thomas
  Franklin, Benjamin
  Ingersoll, Jared
  Mifflin, Thomas
  Morris, Gouverneur
  Wilson, James
  Thomas Jefferson and John Adams did not attend the Convention. Of the two, Adams never was a slave owner.
  
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    Posted by richrobinson 9 years, 6 months ago
    
    The Progressive mantra is that ALL Founding Fathers owned slaves. I heard Chris Mathews say that one night and freaked out. He should and probably knows better.
    
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      Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 6 months ago
      
      He should, but I would not bet he does... Although I would not put it past him.
      
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  Posted by eddieh 9 years, 6 months ago
  
  Not everyone is perfect and I didn't give that a thought. I always look for the best in people and sometimes do not see the bad. I helps in marrage and in life.
  
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