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January 17, 2021 20 mins

As with many of Plato's works, it is legitimately impossible to overstate the impact and significance of Plato's Republic on our society, development, and life in general. As I explore the smallest fraction of the wisdom within, I relay and relate my thoughts on the January 6th attack on the Capitol Building of the United States of America. Perhaps there is something we can learn from Plato that may help us through this time. Or perhaps not. But if there is even the slightest chance that something can save our republic, I believe it is absolutely worth a try.

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Relent by Kevin MacLeod - volume adjustments

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Canon In D For Two Renaissance Harps by Kevin MacLeod - volume adjustments

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Energizing by Kevin MacLeod - volume adjustments

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Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod - volume adjustments

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Truth in the Stones by Kevin MacLeod - volume adjustments

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