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America Did Not Listen to the Founders
By ignoring the wise words of our country's founders, politicians have enabled a downwards spiral away from the ideals of liberty and prosperity.
Staff Columnist
Jack Parkos is a Staff Columnist for 71 Republic writing on economics, education, and political philosophy. He studied law at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee.
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