[patton]

Goodnight, I am off to bed.

Please consider that your argument is circular, and I will respond on the morrow.

"The book is consistent, because everything inconsistent was burned. That proves its literal truth."

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"The book is consistent, because everything inconsistent was burned. That proves its literal truth."

For your morning, since I may not be here: think of a circular orbit around what is actual.

Here's a riddle for you: why do counterfeits exist?

Also, think of maintaining consistency with the words of actual participants and witnesses. (That will help in your Constitutional interpretation, as well.)

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"The book is consistent, because everything inconsistent was burned. That proves its literal truth."

Oh, and the other documents are widely available, to this day. No ashes, only paper, vellum, and competing data.