
I went to Washington, DC recently for a friend’s wedding (sort of - it turns out they actually got married two days prior… which we found out when we got there… so we arrived in time for the post-wedding barbecue… but it seriously was great). Anyways, there was much to observe and ruminate on [...]

Today is Independence Day in the United States. Although the exact date is a bit arbitrary, back in 1776 the early American colonies voted to be free from Great Britain. Eventually the fourth of July became a national holiday marked by vivacious celebrations including fireworks, flags and fanfare. People invite over friends [...]
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Posted in General, Patriotism, Wallpaper
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Also tagged 4th of July, Ale, black-powder devices, Britain, DeTocqueville, Great Britain, Independence Day, JFK Presidential Library, John F. Kennedy, national holiday, United States
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October 30, 2006 – 11:07 pm

With the general election coming up in the United States there’s plenty of chatter about it all. I found this article by Michael McDonald, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution and assistant professor at George Mason University, to be quite interesting… a departure from the usual drivel. It covers five common myths [...]
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Posted in Politics
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Also tagged America, Brookings Institution, food, Ford, George Mason University, John F. Kerry, Massachusetts, media stories, Michael McDonald, negative advertising, Politics, Tennessee, United Kingdom, United States, Volvo
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