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Congratulations to our friend Marc for becoming a finalist in...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:40:35 -0500

Congratulations to our friend Marc for becoming a finalist in the Austin Television Festival Pitch Competition! He and I shall venture to Texas this June to share our story with people of import.

hamilton-was-kawaii-as-fuck: I know it’s been a while, but I...

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:15:27 -0600

hamilton-was-kawaii-as-fuck:

I know it’s been a while, but I finally composed myself from sheer excitement - poordicks is following me! I’m genuinely really sorry shenanigans on this blog, so as a sign of my gratitude - a drawing!

It truly is such an honor, sir!

The honor is mine with a drawing such as this.

Let's be honest love is a catalogue of deadly sins: Why I love I Made America

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:00:38 -0600

Let's be honest love is a catalogue of deadly sins: Why I love I Made America:

sonofahurricane:

[because I’ve been doing more rewatches lately and there has been a distinct increase in my feelings about it]

It really doesn’t sem that odd that I would fall deeply, deeply in love with a show like I Made America. I already love (and am very vocal about my love for) US history and the dead…

The person who operates Benjamin Franklin’s phone, is the same person who operates this tumblr, and is the same person that looks like myself, Benjamin Franklin. We were happy to meet you, and we remember that day very fondly.

New IMA Video

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:48:47 -0600

Perhaps a few of you have seen a glimpse of a new video with Marc and I. It is nothing definite, it was simply what Marc calls a “Pitch Reel.” We meant to upload it private, but youtube decided to forgo our opinions for a bit.

Regardless, we are simply pitching our story to some “Pilot Competitions.” Nothing is definite, but no reward comes from sitting idly by.

Thank you for your interest.

B. Franklin, Printer

therealniccolomachiavelli: I nearly screamed (also yes that is...

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:28:59 -0600

therealniccolomachiavelli:

I nearly screamed

(also yes that is a seasonal pop tart)

This is excellent!

Have you tried the seasonal flavours of pop tarts? I can attest that the gingerbread ones are quite good, as are the pumpkin pie flavoured ones.

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:49:32 -0600

I have enjoyed the gingerbread ones, but have not had the pleasure of the pumpkin tarts.

Unlikely Hobbit Quotes

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:24:43 -0600

Unlikely Hobbit Quotes:

I found this video quite amusing and much look forward to the Hobbits!

Friend in Cambridge

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:41:22 -0500

A close Chicago friend of mine is going to be in Cambridge this weekend producing an improv competition for college students. What should he do while he is there? I no longer know what the best things are to do in the Boston area.

An Update

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:32:34 -0500

Dearest friends,

I want to take a moment to let you know that myself and the rest of the fathers see your posts, and your desire for there to be more documentation of our lives. I will tell you, that in some way and at some time we will be back online and our lives will once again be visible and followable. Unfortunately, we are still unsure as to when and in what capacity that will occur.

However, we are still moved by your hopes, and uplifted by your thoughts. You are all keeping the I Made America documentary alive by believing in it, and for that we thank you.

Go forth and live out today with your chin up and your hearts warm, for that is the feeling you give all of us.

Sincerely,

B. Franklin, Printer

As much as I respect your view on just about anything, Doctor Franklin, I'm wondering if, perhaps, your ideas of gun control take it a little far. Perhaps tighter gun regulations, making it more difficult to get a license, and requiring every home with guns to have a safe for them, or something along those lines. I simply feel as if- while, yes, guns can and are very dangerous- they still have use in protection. For a simple exaqmple, a young woman living alone could benefit from owning a gun.

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:07:19 -0500

Perhaps it would be a better idea not to live alone. The point is, that just because a gun is an option, does not mean it should be your only option. A gun will only keep you safe if you are attacked. A gun will threaten your safety (and the safety of those around you) all the time that it is around.

A Reflection on the Batman Tragedy

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:47:18 -0500

As a founding father of the country we live in, and as an avid fan of Batman, I feel I should say something about the events of last night and our firearms situation in modern-day America.

First, I simply must offer my condolences to the people directly affected by this tragedy. Nothing compares to the sadness brought on by an unexpected tragedy. The surprise loss of a loved one at the hands of another is very hard to grasp, come to terms with, and move forward from. To those who have been affected, again, my heart stretches times zones for you.

Second, I would like to formally state that in a country this large, with this level of police and military, that there is no need for civilians to have access to firearms. The loss of the “joy of hunting” and/or “personal security” is no argument compared to the loss of a person because of those allowances. If firearms were not allowed to be sold to civilians, firearm related crimes would decrease.

Now to thwart possible arguments… Did myself and the other founders come to the conclusion that we should have the right to bear arms in the 18th Century? Yes, however guns were different, the availability of guns was different, the level of government-organized defense against crime was much, much lower, and we as a people were much more spread out. In the 1700s, we needed to defend ourselves due to a lack of security. The only current lack of security is the lack of laws keeping guns out of the public’s hands.

A preventative measure is much better than a consequential punishment.

If you are someone who wants or owns a gun, you are willingly putting others in danger.

Unlikely Quotes From Batman: The Dark Knight Rises! I love...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:46:22 -0500

Unlikely Quotes From Batman: The Dark Knight Rises!

I love batman.

Tonight, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin will perform!

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:54:58 -0500

Tonight, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin will perform!:

Octavarius, a local comedy group, has invited us to perform in a patriotic show of theirs. We do not know exactly what we are to be doing, but Jefferson and I plan to perform a song together! I have been informed that it will be live-streamed through the link!

The show begins at 7PM!

CBS and FOX Chicago

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:12:37 -0500

Hello friends!

Tomorrow John Adams and I will be on CBS Chicago a few times between 5 and 7AM Central Time, and then will be on FOX Chicago at 9:20.

If you’re in the Midwest, be sure to check it out. We’ll link to it online as soon as we can!

B. Franklin, Printer

How hard was it for you and the other founding fathers to learn how to use modern technology?

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:10:07 -0500

Like anything, this modern technology is only hard to grasp at first. If you put in the time, you are capable of understanding most things.

Dreamworthy

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:01:46 -0500

rinaldthefox:

Spent yesterday watching The Avengers, A:TLA, and So You Think You Can Dance with my sister. You’d think I’d have dreamed about Hawkeye or some heavily muscled dancer. Who did I dream about instead?

Benjamin Franklin. And I am SO ok with that.

Washington appreciates whiskey!

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:54:06 -0500

Washington appreciates whiskey!

Custer's Last Stand street fair!

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:56:55 -0500

Adams and I will be attending the street fair in Evanston this Saturday from about 11AM to 1PM. Maybe we’ll see some friends there!

Sunday

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:37:30 -0500

Cuppa and I are going to Chicago tomorrow. I wonder if we’ll stumble across a few Founding Fathers?

While we won’t be there on Sunday, at 1pm, you can see our friend Marc and his improv group, “Octavarius” performing at the Piven Arts Center.

On Saturday you might

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:30:36 -0500

Cuppa and I are going to Chicago tomorrow. I wonder if we’ll stumble across a few Founding Fathers?

We will be walking around the Custer’s Last Stand street far in Saturday! We were told it is great fun.