On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
Britain, like a gamester nearly ruined, has now put all her losses into one bet, and is playing a desperate game for the total.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
During the American Revolution, Paine characterizes Britain's military efforts against the colonies as a desperate, all-or-nothing gamble.
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