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Editorial
October 31, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An editorial rhetorically questions American Democrats on why French republicans elected notoriously corrupt and treasonous men to the National Convention, highlighting the irony and novelty of such an outcome.
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A question to puzzle Democrats.
Whence happens it that the virtuous Sans Culottes, the patriotic republicans of France, elected the worst men in that country, to represent them in the National Convention? I say, the worst men; for two thirds of them have been condemned already for treason and conspiracy, the greatest crimes in society. Such a large proportion of villains were never before elected to a legislative body in any country on earth. How happens this? Is it the fault of the electors—of the elected—or of neither? The fact is a novelty—the question is difficult—and I take it none but the wise democratic heads, such as elect themselves to watch over government, are equal to its solution. An explicit answer is always due to a
FAIR QUESTION.
Whence happens it that the virtuous Sans Culottes, the patriotic republicans of France, elected the worst men in that country, to represent them in the National Convention? I say, the worst men; for two thirds of them have been condemned already for treason and conspiracy, the greatest crimes in society. Such a large proportion of villains were never before elected to a legislative body in any country on earth. How happens this? Is it the fault of the electors—of the elected—or of neither? The fact is a novelty—the question is difficult—and I take it none but the wise democratic heads, such as elect themselves to watch over government, are equal to its solution. An explicit answer is always due to a
FAIR QUESTION.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
Satire
What keywords are associated?
French Revolution
National Convention
Democrats
Elections
Treason
Sans Culottes
Republicans
What entities or persons were involved?
Democrats
Sans Culottes
Patriotic Republicans Of France
National Convention
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Election Of Corrupt Representatives In French National Convention
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Criticism Of Democrats And French Republicans
Key Figures
Democrats
Sans Culottes
Patriotic Republicans Of France
National Convention
Key Arguments
French Republicans Elected The Worst Men To Represent Them
Two Thirds Of National Convention Members Condemned For Treason And Conspiracy
Largest Proportion Of Villains Ever Elected To A Legislative Body
Questions Fault Of Electors, Elected, Or Neither
Challenges Democrats To Solve This Puzzle