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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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Is the Middle Class disappearing? Who is middle class anyway?
The Huffington Post and Forbes Magazine agree on something. The Middle Class is Shrinking. Kenneth Rapoza for Forbes puts it short in the title to his article from 9th of November, 2012: “America’s Middle Class Shrinks Further. Now, Blacks And … Continue reading
Can the facts be prejudiced?
The BBC recently had a report called “why have the White British left London.” When I first saw the article, I checked the web address. Is this really the kind of thing the BBC prints? The title itself is controversial. … Continue reading
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
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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Will history be kind to Bush (Jr)?
On CNN, Timothy Stanely compared Bush Junior to Harry Truman. Both Presidents left office with low approval ratings, both supposedly fought what seemed like unpopular wars (Truman in Korea, Bush in Iraq), yet both had “a gentle, honest personality that … Continue reading
What if Taft had won in 1912?
I often wonder why the so-called tea party keeps talking about “the past 100 years.” Do they see Woodrow Wilson’s election as the beginning of the downfall of America? Or are they still talking about William Howard Taft’s election, four … Continue reading
Bureaucracy got the ex-pat so mad, he could shoot the Prime Minister
“I think Whitehall was even more indolent in replying to letters than it is now.” Says Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Henry Bellingham, Continue reading
Posted in 1812, crime, history, politics
Tagged 1812, 1812 timeline, conservatives, parliament
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Dying for a cup of tea, the nightmare that became a reality
11 May, 1812. Scourrier House (near Redruth) Cornwall. Mr Williams was in quite a state when he woke up his wife. Though the Williamses lived over 250 miles from the Houses of Parliament, Mr. Williams had a vivid vision, it … Continue reading
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Tagged 1812, 1812 timeline, coincidence, conservatives, London, paranormal
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Two hundred years and 127,000 American Missionaries later
February 19th, 1812, a man named Admoniah’s Judson sailed from Salem harbour in Massachusetts to India, and eventually to Burma. This trip was once called “the most important event of the nineteenth century.” I wouldn’t be surprised if you never … Continue reading
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Tagged 1812, 1812 timeline, conservatives, linkedin, religion
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