Archive for the ‘History’ Category
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Opening Day
Posted on March 31, 2011
The Washington Nationals open their baseball season today against the Atlanta Braves, which got me thinking about the connections between baseball and Congress. Baseball is usually associated with the White...
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President Obama and Abe Lincoln
Posted on March 29, 2011
It is Abraham Lincoln who has most inspired the Obama Administration. Mr. Obama announced his initial Presidential run in the exact same spot that Mr. Lincoln did. His post-election train...
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Mayan Ruins
Posted on March 23, 2011
Somebody in the White House had the presence of mind to tell the President that perhaps taking the kids to visit the Mayan Ruins may not have been the best...
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Loose Talk, Loose Process
Posted on March 22, 2011
President Obama says that Libyan strongman Muamar Gaddafi “has to go.” The question that pops up in my mind is: “Go where?” I don’t think our President has an answer...
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Pot of Gold
Posted on March 17, 2011
The world celebrates St. Patrick’s Day today, as millions of Irish celebrate their national heritage. One of the most enduring myths in Ireland is of the leprechaun finding the pot...
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