Archive for the ‘History’ Category
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Demographics and Destiny
Posted on December 22, 2010
America is changing. Just look at the Census to figure out how. The District of Columbia has added residents for the first time in decades. People are tired of commuting,...
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It’s Christmas Time in the Capitol
Posted on December 21, 2010
For the second year in a row, Harry Reid is keeping the Congress is session for the Christmas holiday. Thanks for that, Mr. Leader, and Happy Holidays to you too....
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The Commoner
Posted on December 20, 2010
According to newspaper reports, Prince Williams’ upcoming nuptials to Kate Middleton are facing criticism from some royalists within the British Monarchy. The reason? She is too common. Yes, despite being...
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China’s Achilles Heal
Posted on December 10, 2010
The Nobel Peace prize went to imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who was barred by the Chinese government from attending the ceremony. It was the first time since 1935 —...
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Two Faces of Janus
Posted on November 30, 2010
Janus is a fascinating mythical figure. He is honored at the beginning of each year, although most people don’t know it, because January is named after him. According to Wikipedia:...
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