Benjamin Franklin was a scumbag - Page 3

Canuck Wisdom · 08-28-2009, 09:07 PM

pOSt in this thread!

peoples have already said my comments, but I'm still cool

John F. Kerry · 08-28-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Home Wrecker

No, we need to pretend any historical figure from our past lived a life of perfection not attainable by any modern human.

word, this is like that simpsons episdoe when the dude was like "whoa thats cool" - "wait dude are u being sarcastic": " man i dont even know anymore".

its so ironic that it could go either way .
nice.

Roach · 08-28-2009, 11:17 PM

oh the irony
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The Rev · 08-29-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin Franklin

June 25, 1745

My dear friend,

I know of no medicine fit to diminish the violent natural inclination you mentioned; and if I did, I should not communicate it to you. Marriage is the proper remedy. It is the most natural state of man and therefore the State in which you are most likely to find solid Happiness....

But if you will not take this counsel and persist in thinking a Commerce with the Sex inevitable, then I repeat my former Advice, that in all your Amours you should prefer old Women to young ones. You call this a Paradox and demand my reasons.

They are these:

(1) Because they have more knowledge of the world, and their minds are better stored with observations, their conversation is more improving and more lastingly agreeable.

(2) Because when Women cease to be handsome they study to be good. To maintain their influence over men they supply the Diminution of Beauty by an Augmentation of Utility. They learn to do a thousand services small and great, and are the most tender and useful of Friends when you are sick. Thus they continue aimiable. And hence there is hardly such a thing to be found as an Old Woman who is not a good woman.

(3) Because there is no hazard of Children, which irregularly produced may be attended with much inconvenience.

(4) Because through more Experience they are more Prudent and Discrete in conducting an Intrigue to prevent suspicion. The Commerce with them is therefore safer with regard to your Reputation. And, with regard to theirs, if the affair should happen to be known, considerable people might be rather inclined to excuse an old woman who would kindly take care of a young man, form his manners by her good counsel and prevent his ruining his health and fortune among mercenary prostitutes.

(5) Because every animal that walks upright, the Deficiency of the Fluids that fill the Muscles appears first in the highest part. The Face first grows lank and wrinkled; then the neck; then the Breast and Arms; the lower parts continuing to the last as plump as ever; so that covering all above with a Basket, and regarding only what is below the Circle, it is impossible of two Women to know an old one from a young one. And as in the Dark all Cats are grey, the pleasures of corporal enjoyment with an old woman is at least equal and frequently superior; every Knack being by Practise capable of Improvement.

(6) Because the Sin is less. The debauching of a Virgin may be her ruin, and make her for life unhappy.

(7) Because the Compunction is less. The having made a young girl miserable may give you frequent bitter reflictions; none of which can attend the making of an Old Woman happy.

(8) and lastly - they are so grateful.

Thus much of my paradox. But, still I advise you to marry directly, being sincerely

Your affectionate friend,

Benjamin Franklin

My kinda guy.

The Rev

myxomatosis · 08-29-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry

lol yea, they randomly made a comic out of it. No lie.

I think it's actually called a People's History of American Empire

Haha yeah I found it after I made that post. Seems it's backed and put out by Zinn so I guess I can't knock it too terribly, but looking at the inside I'm glad I'm reading the text instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John F. Kerry

word, this is like that simpsons episdoe when the dude was like "whoa thats cool" - "wait dude are u being sarcastic": " man i dont even know anymore".

its so ironic that it could go either way .
nice.

Pretty much how I felt. I read it and thought he was agreeing, then thought for a second and was like, shit, maybe not.

OldMan&TheWeed · 08-29-2009, 07:49 AM

Or, as Ben once rephrased the above comments regarding older women:

"They don't tell, they don't swell, and they're greatful as hell."

pacman · 08-29-2009, 10:18 AM

benjamin franklin is a murderer. do u know how many firemen die each year?

The Rev · 08-29-2009, 10:47 AM

What, did Benjamin Franklin invent fire or something?

The Rev

osirus2020 · 08-29-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rev

My kinda guy.

The Rev

I certainly agree with his logic. So basically "it all feels the same in the dark" has been good reasoning since before electricity and sliced bread.

osirus2020 · 08-29-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pacman

benjamin franklin is a murderer. do u know how many firemen die each year?

Yeah man he didn't actually invent the fire. He stole the idea from some poor black guy who invented it like 10 years before he did. It truly revolutionized the world. People were able to cook meat, make steel, and do things at night for the first time since the world was created when Jesus was born.

Kevlar_Balzac · 08-29-2009, 10:34 PM

but its still all about the benjamins........... .

RIGHT?

The Rev · 08-30-2009, 08:43 AM

True.

Benjamin = $100
Jefferson = 5¢

The Rev

Kompressor · 08-30-2009, 08:53 AM

Rev, you are the Jefferson to my Hamilton.

The Rev · 08-30-2009, 09:07 AM

Komp = $10, Rev = 5¢ ?

Me no think so.

The Rev

Kompressor · 08-30-2009, 09:14 AM

It was more a jab at your staunch opposition to a central bank to my approval of it, but hey at least you didn't get shot.

The Rev · 08-30-2009, 02:21 PM

Oh, I get it.

The Rev

Geeno · 08-30-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevlar_Balzac

but its still all about the benjamins........... .

RIGHT?

Ive been trading all my hundos for 50's

08-29-2009, 07:49 AM	#46 (permalink)
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08-30-2009, 08:43 AM	#52 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	True. Benjamin = $100 Jefferson = 5¢ The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

08-30-2009, 08:53 AM	#53 (permalink)
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08-30-2009, 09:07 AM	#54 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	Komp = $10, Rev = 5¢ ? Me no think so. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

08-30-2009, 09:14 AM	#55 (permalink)
Kompressor Voice of Reason Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 8,361 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3,068 Times in 1,634 Posts	It was more a jab at your staunch opposition to a central bank to my approval of it, but hey at least you didn't get shot. __________________ Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought. -H. Bergson

08-30-2009, 02:21 PM	#56 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	Oh, I get it. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

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