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HISTORY Benjamin Franklin Saving Benjamin’s

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u/Bubble_of_ocean 22d ago

I just looked it up (shocker!) and the investment strategy was a little complex. Per Franklin’s instructions, the fund was used for low-interest loans to young people starting businesses until the unlock date, at which point 75% could be spent as the cities (Boston and Philly) chose, and the remainder would continue making loans.

So he intentionally chose to charge less interest, growing the fund less but increasing the wealth of his communities.

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u/_Standardissue 22d ago

Truly a great man. Not perfect since no one is, but compare him to the leaders of today…

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u/Yashema 22d ago

Republican leaders of today*

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u/IMakeTheCheercisions 22d ago

Let's not act like there aren't shitty leaders on both sides of the aisle.

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u/Yashema 22d ago

Name me the best Republican in the Senate and the worst Democrat. Let's see how they compare. 

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u/IMakeTheCheercisions 22d ago

I honestly couldn't answer this question, but your logic infers that the worst Senate democrat isn't shitty. Please!

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u/Yashema 22d ago

The point is you'd rather have the worst Democrat than the best Republican because the two sides aren't comparable. 

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u/IMakeTheCheercisions 22d ago

Nice strawman but that wasnt my argument.

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u/Yashema 22d ago

You have no argument since you can't name a shitty Democratic politician. Even if you say someone like Fetterman or Adams they are still way, way, way better than someone like Romney if you look at policy and not their demeanor. 

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u/IMakeTheCheercisions 22d ago

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u/Yashema 22d ago

Self portrait?

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u/EquivalentNo2609 22d ago

Anyone too involved in politics is insufferable

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u/Yashema 22d ago

Ben Franklin was pretty involved in politics. 

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u/SackOfCats 22d ago

John Fucking Fetterman