Category Archives: History

American Exceptionalism Scares Me

The other day I saw something that said that Callista Gingrich, the third wife of Newt Gingrich, promotes the idea of American Exceptionalism.  Honestly, the idea of promoting a particular nation or ethnicity over another is a bit scary to … Continue reading

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Filed under 2012 Presidential Elections and Primaries, American Politics, Exceptionalism/Nationalism, History

Blame It On the Black Guy, The Gay Dude, and That Rich White Chick

That was the image my dad posted on his Facebook account, and one of his friends responded with: This is just a History lesson. I am sending it to all regardless of party . Please don’t read this if you … Continue reading

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Filed under American Politics, Economy, History, Honesty, Internet, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq

Anything Short of Shooting Them

I don’t like Mo Brooks.  I haven’t liked him in a while and I refused to vote for him for any position that he decides to campaign for.  I have never been shy about stating this sentiment.  I have lost … Continue reading

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Filed under American Politics, Civil Rights, History, Immigration, Race, Social Mores, Television and Other Media

It’s Called Due Process

Jared Loughner’s competency is set to be determined officially today.   He has reportedly been found incompetent, which has many people outraged.  Actually, outraged is putting it mildly.  People do not seem to understand the whole purpose of a competency … Continue reading

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Filed under American Politics, Civil Rights, Crime, Gun Control/Violence, History, Internet, Mental Illness, Social Mores

Panic Much?

I’m sure that everyone has friends who believe in apocalyptic warning signs. If not friends, then maybe family or acquaintances. The doom and gloom mentality can be quite frustrating, and I guess that its their right to believe in that … Continue reading

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Filed under History, Natural Disasters, Religion, Science