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To: P-Marlowe

The 3/5ths clause is one of the most misunderstood and mischaracterized things in our history. Most who bring it up have little understanding of its purpose - and that would include Conyers, a low information congressman.


15 posted on 12/07/2016 11:59:03 AM PST by lacrew
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To: lacrew
..and that would include Conyers, a low information congressman.

Says a lot about those who continue to vote for him.

22 posted on 12/07/2016 12:06:43 PM PST by PROCON (Onto the Great American Rebirth!)
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To: lacrew
The 3/5ths compromise should anyone wish to read a short synopsis on Wiki.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-Fifths_Compromise

34 posted on 12/07/2016 12:13:03 PM PST by deport
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To: lacrew

Yes, most who whine about it, have it exactly backwards. But if you try to explain that to them they get upset.


54 posted on 12/07/2016 12:48:34 PM PST by hanamizu
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To: lacrew
Most who bring it up have little understanding of its purpose - and that would include Conyers, a low void of any & all information congressman.

Fixed it. :-) /s

73 posted on 12/07/2016 11:37:52 PM PST by Stanwood_Dave ("Testilying." Cop's don't lie, they just Testily{ing} as taught in their respected Police Academy.)
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