I don’t have evidence but I think that Paine is saying that these are very hard times to go through
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I have a pitbull and he is the most loyal, cuddly, protective dog I’ve ever had. I also have cats, and he gets along with them so well. Pit bulls are the sweetest dog breed you could ever have.
The Constitutional Convention. I don't remember what it was fixing, I'm sorry!