It is out of the question to say how long what is called the English constitution has lasted, and to argue from thence how long it is to last; the question is, how long can the funding system last?
Paine challenges the focus on the historical duration of the English constitution, redirecting attention to the more pressing issue of the sustainability of the nation's financial system.
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