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Here I find a puzzle of great beauty: Canada works well in practice, but just doesn't work out in theory.
B. W. Powe
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B. W. Powe
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 1
Philosopher
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Ottawa (Ontario)
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Bruce William Powe
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