There's no "force" except for the slavish hunger to find some spark of a culture you can be proud of out there.

UNfortunately it is pretty clear that the bulk of your efforts are doomed to bitter disappointment when it comes to getting your answer from the television set. May I suggest the Proceedings of the Continental Congress, available on the web, or the writings of Madison, Jefferson and Paine? Much more satisfying. 'Course ya gotta know how to read first...


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