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To: ExpandNATO
Paine was the primary example of the "few" who did support the French Revolutionary model.
One can also (with qualifications) add Jefferson and Franklin to the list. However, this is not representative of the whole bunch. The American public's response to Paine, as he became more fervent, should sufice to show that his views were not shared by a majority of the populace, the popularity of Common Sense notwithstanding.
385 posted on 10/02/2001 9:01:55 PM PDT by Apogee
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To: Apogee
I for one am very glad that Paine's and Jefferson's views were in the minority. The United States would be much poorer, more fractured and more repressive had they had more followers (much more like France).
393 posted on 10/03/2001 7:44:05 AM PDT by ExpandNATO
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