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 ==Incidents==
-In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited and compensated minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], a heraldic emblem.
+In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited and compensated minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], an heraldic emblem.
 ==Rumors==

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 ==Incidents==
-In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited and compensated minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], a dynastic emblem.
+In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited and compensated minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], a heraldic emblem.
 ==Rumors==

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-The '''Edmund Burke Society''' is an organization that was founded at Columbia in [[2009]]. It is loosely modeled after traditional notions of the 18th-century [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen's_club gentlemen's club], as a response to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouveau_riche nouveau riche] culture. Society meetings, as well as membership, are secret.
+The '''Edmund Burke Society''' is an organization that was founded at Columbia University in [[2009]]. It is loosely modeled after traditional notions of the 18th-century [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen's_club gentlemen's club], as a response to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouveau_riche nouveau riche] culture. Contrary to popular belief, the Edmund Burke Society is not a political organization. Society meetings, as well as membership, are secret.
 Surprisingly, the society is approved by Columbia's [[Student Governing Board]], for reasons unknown. Perhaps it is recognized for its members' academic pursuits, which include intense philosophic debate and the preservation of Western tradition--investment in history, literature, and the arts.
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 ==History==
-The Edmund Burke Society is founded on the principles set forth by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke Edmund Burke] (1729-1797), the father of conservative philosophy and politics. Burke was a prominent Anglo-Irish statesman, a proponent of the American Revolution, and an opponent of the French Revolution. His letter, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflections_on_the_Revolution_in_France Reflections on the Revolution in France], is critical to understanding his social and political views, and is required reading for Contemporary Civilization classes. Burke's thoughts on the preservation of local tradition mirror members' interests, serving as the foundation of the society.
+The Edmund Burke Society is founded on the principles set forth by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke Edmund Burke] (1729-1797), the father of conservative philosophy. Burke was a prominent Anglo-Irish statesman, a proponent of the American Revolution, and an opponent of the French Revolution. His letter, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflections_on_the_Revolution_in_France Reflections on the Revolution in France], is critical to understanding his views, and is required reading for Contemporary Civilization classes. Burke's thoughts on the preservation of local tradition mirror members' interests, serving as the foundation of the society.
 ==Members==
-The Edmund Burke Society is known to tap prominent Columbia College scholars, with a preference for those with strong international political associations, as well as those with distinct philosophical views. Specific criteria is unknown; however, a very limited number of students are tapped each year. There are approximately twenty members in total.
+The Edmund Burke Society is known to tap prominent Columbia College scholars, with a preference for those with strong international associations, as well as those with distinct philosophical views. Typically, members are outspoken and extraordinary individuals. Specific criteria for membership is unknown; however, a very limited number of students are tapped each year.
 ==Incidents==
-In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited (paid?) minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], a dynastic emblem.
+In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited and compensated minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], a dynastic emblem.
 ==Rumors==
-It is rumored that members wear (Burke?) pins or other symbols on meeting days. Rumors of initiation include various rituals, as well as the depletion of large sums of money and other valuable goods.
+Rumors of initiation include various rituals, as well as the depletion of large sums of money and other valuable goods.
 ==External Links==

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 The '''Edmund Burke Society''' is an organization that was founded at Columbia in [[2009]]. It is loosely modeled after traditional notions of the 18th-century [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen's_club gentlemen's club], as a response to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouveau_riche nouveau riche] culture. Society meetings, as well as membership, are secret.
-Surprisingly, the society is approved by Columbia's [[Student Governing Board]], for reasons unknown. Perhaps it is recognized for its members' academic pursuits, which include the preservation of Western tradition and intense philosophic debate.
+Surprisingly, the society is approved by Columbia's [[Student Governing Board]], for reasons unknown. Perhaps it is recognized for its members' academic pursuits, which include intense philosophic debate and the preservation of Western tradition--investment in history, literature, and the arts.
 ==History==
-The Edmund Burke Society is founded on the principles set forth by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke Edmund Burke] (1729-1797), the father of conservative philosophy and politics. Burke was a prominent Anglo-Irish statesman, a proponent of the American Revolution, and an opponent of the French Revolution. His letter, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflections_on_the_Revolution_in_France Reflections on the Revolution in France], is critical to understanding his social and political views, and is required reading for Contemporary Civilization classes. Burke's thoughts on the preservation of local tradition mirror members' interests.
+The Edmund Burke Society is founded on the principles set forth by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke Edmund Burke] (1729-1797), the father of conservative philosophy and politics. Burke was a prominent Anglo-Irish statesman, a proponent of the American Revolution, and an opponent of the French Revolution. His letter, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflections_on_the_Revolution_in_France Reflections on the Revolution in France], is critical to understanding his social and political views, and is required reading for Contemporary Civilization classes. Burke's thoughts on the preservation of local tradition mirror members' interests, serving as the foundation of the society.
 ==Members==
-The Edmund Burke Society is known to tap prominent Columbia College scholars, with a preference for those with strong international political associations, as well as those with distinct philosophical views. Specific criteria is unknown; however, a very limited number of students are tapped each year.
+The Edmund Burke Society is known to tap prominent Columbia College scholars, with a preference for those with strong international political associations, as well as those with distinct philosophical views. Specific criteria is unknown; however, a very limited number of students are tapped each year. There are approximately twenty members in total.
 ==Incidents==
-The Edmund Burke Society is rumored to have recruited (paid?) minority students to flyer the halls of the main campus with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin.
+In the spring of 2010, the Edmund Burke Society recruited (paid?) minority students to flyer Hamilton Hall with posters that read "Redeunt Saturnia Regna", its motto in Latin. The posters also included an image of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis fleur-de-lis], a dynastic emblem.
-It is rumored that members wear (Burke?) pins or other symbols on meeting days.
+==Rumors==
 ==External Links==
 * [http://www.kirkcenter.org/burke/index.html Edmund Burke Society International]
 * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke_Society Edmund Burke Society Wikipedia Article]

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-The '''Edmund Burke Society''' is an organization that was founded at Columbia in [[2009]]. It is loosely modeled after traditional notions of the 18th-century '''[[gentlemen's club]]''', as a response to "[[nouveau riche]]" culture. Society meetings, as well as membership, are secret.
+The '''Edmund Burke Society''' is an organization that was founded at Columbia in [[2009]]. It is loosely modeled after traditional notions of the 18th-century [gentlemen's club], as a response to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouveau_riche nouveau riche] culture. Society meetings, as well as membership, are secret.
 Surprisingly, the society is approved by Columbia's [[Student Governing Board]], for reasons unknown. Perhaps it is recognized for its members' academic pursuits, which include the preservation of Western tradition and philosophic debate.
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 ==History==
-The Edmund Burke Society is founded on the principles set forth by [[Edmund Burke]] (1729-1797), the father of conservative philosophy and politics. Burke was a prominent Anglo-Irish statesman, a proponent of the American Revolution, and an opponent of the French Revolution. His letter, [[Reflections on the Revolution in France]], is critical to understanding his social and political views, and is required reading for Contemporary Civilization classes. Burke's thoughts on the preservation of local tradition mirror members' interests.
+The Edmund Burke Society is founded on the principles set forth by [[Edmund Burke]] (1729-1797), the father of conservative philosophy and politics. Burke was a prominent Anglo-Irish statesman, a proponent of the American Revolution, and an opponent of the French Revolution. His letter, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflections_on_the_Revolution_in_France Reflections on the Revolution in France], is critical to understanding his social and political views, and is required reading for Contemporary Civilization classes. Burke's thoughts on the preservation of local tradition mirror members' interests.
 ==Members==