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Sovereignty, Borders, If You Can Keep Them

One of the founders of the post-British United States of America, Benjamin Franklin, was asked what would be the nature of the new nation. He answered: “A republic; if you can keep it.”

Gregory R. Copley, Editor Emeritus

08 Dec 2025 — 4 min read
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