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Benjamin Franklin's Wisdom as it Applies to Trump

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Political conservatives have emphasized an identification with the Founding Fathers, so let’s put that to the test regarding Trump. In Poor Richard's Almanack, Benjamin Franklin wrote this in the 18th century: “The rotten apple spoils his companion.” When you allow a rotten apple in your life, you are accepting their behavior. It's not on them.

The rotten apple spoils his companions - Ben Franklin
The rotten apple spoils his companions - Ben Franklin
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The Fuehrer's biggest lie is that Germany was not beaten in 1918. Hitler used this lie to rise to power. This theme is similar to Trump’s, that the 2020 Election was stolen. Even without the Presidency, Trump proves on a daily basis that he is the “GOP Puppet Master”. The linked article is a recent example, stating: “Most Republican senators either refused to condemn the RNC’s “legitimate political discourse” resolution or criticized it only as ineffective politics.” Trump can  continue his influence, even from prison.

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A seasoned financial professional, currently providing subject matter expertise on a variety of regulatory topics, including the Dodd-Frank Act, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and overall compliance monitoring. He has previously held (more...)
 
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