Archive for the ‘History’ Category
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The Pilgrim’s Story
Posted on November 24, 2010
I love that Geico commercial where a drill sergeant stands in as a psychologist and ends up throwing a box of tissues at his patient. Sometimes I think we need...
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It’s Complicated
Posted on November 23, 2010
Every once in a while, as I peruse my Facebook friends, I run across a friend who has put “It’s complicated” in their relationship status. It’s a phrase that neatly...
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Solving the Problem With Maria
Posted on November 22, 2010
Michael Steele is a very personable guy. He has plenty of charisma. He is likeable. He is good on television (from a television producer’s perspective). And when he was at...
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Revisiting Humphrey Hawkins
Posted on November 18, 2010
On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day in 1978, the New York Times reported that the House approved by legislation, which established the official policy of the United States, that...
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The Class of the 112th Congress
Posted on November 15, 2010
Over the last four decades, there have been four huge classes on incoming Freshmen members of the House that are historically notable. The Class of 1974 swooped in as Watergate...
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