[Brugmansian]

I submit he used Paine as some way to not just legitimize himself, but to portray him as noble in his own eyes as well to others.

Paine was a Jacobin. A real dirtbag. When Morris was trying to free Americans in France, Paine was over there working a deal with the revolutionary mob to steal Spanish property.

Alinsky used Paine because his target audience knows exactly how debased and evil Paine was.

[eeevil conservative]

WOW— Fantastic!

thanks for sharing that info...I for one, had no clue! I hope you continue to offer your insights...

thanks!