Online resources have changed the dynamics of research, even in subject areas that deal with the history of a specific period of 250 years ago in which science is not (necessarily) a dynamic, e.g., origins of the Constitution. Excellent resources are available & accessible online. 1/16

Among such resources are Elliott’s Debates, accessible via the Library of Congress. That is a 5-volume set that consists of documents leading up to the 1787 Philadelphia convention, documents from…

The current occupant of the Oval Office (“47") might support an Article V [FN10] call for a convention to amend the Constitution. would shape a sales “pitch.” A Constitutional Convention held at the “right” time would be ripe for profits, in addition to the country being sold. 1/9

1. Time is of the essence! An Article V Convention held on a date of other significance in our history would be huge. The document of our new charter of government could be titled: “The [FN11] Constitution.”…

James Madison arrived in Philadelphia 10 days early in May 1787 for what we call the Constitutional Convention. [FN22] He “began taking notes, many of which would form the basis for the Virginia Plan [FN23] with “a bold vision for a new government.” [FN24] 1/12

Several opponents of a national government w/greater powers than existed under the Articles of Confederation included Richard Henry Lee [FN25] and Patrick Henry, who said he “smelt a rat” in Philadelphia. [FN26] In that…

Risks are inherent in hitchhiking. Boredom of two hours’ standing at the side of the road in the middle of the night is not fun, but preferable to getting a ride from a homicidal freak adding to a body count. Dangers of hitchhiking were vague & stereotypical parts of movies VIII/XIV

about “rebellious youth.” I don’t remember hearing the term “serial killer” and no mention was made of killers who sought prey on or around specific highways. That whole time, as disclosed after his…