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Lago PARANOIA wrote:I think it's pretty much common knowledge at this point that Thomas Jefferson owned slaves, but actually following the trajectory of his political and social thought from an idealistic humanist to a twisted, racist, poor-hating monster is horrifying. It's like watching the Christmas Carol in reverse.
I think this calls for some explanation? In what format/medium/historical record are you following this trajectory?
I am judging the philosophies and decisions you have presented in this thread. The ones I have seen look bad, and also appear to be the fruit of a poisonous tree that has produced only madness and will continue to produce only madness.

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