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America’s answer to bombs, then and now.
When I heard about the Boston bombing, I didn’t know what to think. I was reminded of a high school history class, when we learned why Americans don’t like socialists. You ever notice that in the USA they don’t celebrate … Continue reading
Posted in archived, editorial, history, politics, World War 2
Tagged censorship, conservatives, media
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Chavez was loved by his people, why?
Whatever you say about Chavez, one thing is certain. He won elections. He was popular. He is genuinely mourned. In other words, his people loved him. That may not be true for all his people. Some voted against him, and, … Continue reading
Posted in archived, editorial, politics
Tagged Caracas, media, president, South America
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When will we learn that sanctions just don’t work?
“North Korea is already tied up in layers of sanctions. They don’t seem to have have any impact. ” Says Lucy Williamson for the BBC. Little does she know, the sanctions do have an impact, and a big one. The … Continue reading
Posted in archived, finance, history, libya, politics
Tagged media, President Thomas Jefferson, War of 1812
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History’s most eligibile Bachelors
With Valentines coming soon, many men are looking for the perfect gift for their sweethearts. But, some of history’s most noteworthy men spent the day without a sweetheart, and perhaps were too busy to even think about finding one. So … Continue reading
Tragic mass murder of 1812
“The kris is the warrior’s last refuge, as the Javanese will run amuck, like other Malays, when anger, shame, or grief has carried him past all bounds, and, stabbing at every one in the way, friend or enemy alike, is … Continue reading
Pizza hut to Ben Franklin part 2: the interview continues
Last time, we spoke to Joseph Ohler Jr. about his career prospects working from leaving the University in Wisconsin to working at pizza Hut. And, we promised that we’d show how history shaped Mr Ohler’s career.. Well, the Employee for … Continue reading
Taft’s fight is your Fight!
(A Republican fight against free trade and an out of control financial industry) Because Do you remember 1893-4 — the free soup houses, bank failures, thousands of men out of work and the bread line? Do you remember at this … Continue reading
Posted in history, politics, president
Tagged conservatives, president, William Howard Taft
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what are the limits of free speech? Part 1: fiction and violence.
Last Monday, the locals were talking about the news. (Okay, so I provoked the conversation.) You’ve heard them probably, the limits of free speech have been debated this month. Instead of going straight to those cases, however, I’d like … Continue reading
Why is there so much bad advice out there? Is there more than there used to be?
Sometimes, people ask for my advice. And, sometimes I give good advice, even excellent advice. And, what is the response to the good advice? It’s often “evidence” that I’m wrong. People send me links from journalists who pander to their … Continue reading
What started the war of 1812? Canadian and American viewpoints
Today Ptara is joined by two world class historians who give their take on what started the war of 1812. They examine the speeches of the British Parliament and the US House of Representatives. From Jefferson’s purchase of Louisiana, up … Continue reading
Posted in 1812, history, politics
Tagged 1812, 1812 timeline, documentary, film, linkedin, president, President James Madison, War of 1812
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