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Russell's intellectual Uncle Charlie is a Republican in a house full of Democrats. He tries to teach Russell that socialism is evil and that he shouldn't admire his hero, Roosevelt. Charlie has no job and he doesn't look for one, preferring to live off of his brother. He spends his time sleeping, reading, and drinking coffee. Charlie reads primarily about politics and history.