Monthly Archives: August 2017

Book Notes: “A Disease in the Public Mind”

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: All of the brouhaha over Confederate statues has rekindled my interest in the Civil War, so I decided to work my way through some of the books that have been cluttering my shelves. The first one is this … Continue reading →

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A Bit of a Sea-Dandy

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As I passed the wake of the steamer, I wheeled in pursuit, fired a blank cartridge, and hauling down the Federal, threw the Confederate flag to the breeze. It was amusing to witness the panic which … Continue reading →

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Book Notes: “Vanishing New York”

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Jeremiah Moss, sole proprietor of the Vanishing New York blog since 2007, tells the history of the city over the last 20+ years in terms of, what he calls, “hyper-gentrification.” Hyper-gentrification is “gentrification on speed, shot up with … Continue reading →

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RESIST!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

Sir Barken Hyena writes: It’s only 15 minutes into the rally and you’re pooped already? Come on sugar, you got a long climb ahead of you if THE NAZIS! are going to be defeated.

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Happy All American Family Stock Photos

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Try it yourself!

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Juxtaposin’: Liberty Leading the People

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: HT to Fenster for coming up with this idea.

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In the End, Progressivism Will Evaporate

Posted on August 22, 2017 by

Sir Barken Hyena writes: I’ve been indulging in some pop psychology of the liberals I’ve encountered lately. No need to explain why! It’s quite a spectacle many of them have put on for us, full of sound and fury, but … Continue reading →

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