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Paine In The Net (Politics)
These are the times that try mens' souls"" could apply equally well to using the Internet after lunch as a comment on US independence. It was coined in the 18th century by the radical Thomas Paine, whose life story can be found on the mainly historical site 'Paine In The Net'. Puns like that were probably outlawed in his day, as was he from Dear Old Blighty for daring to suggest that the monarchy should be abolished. But he'd no doubt be intrigued to see his best quotes online together with features on the bridge he never built and the mysterious fate of his bones.