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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Wikipedia: Oliver was one of three judges during the trials held after the Boston Massacre. Thomas Hutchinson was pleased with the work that Peter Oliver did, and made him chief justice of the Superior Court in 1772. Oliver complained often … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged American Rebellion, American Revolution, independence day, loyalist, Peter Oliver | Leave a comment

Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Or, if you’re in a feisty mood, how about this Loyalist defense of the British written by the then-Chief Justice of Massachusetts? Related I shared a list of some of our favorite crimethink-y anti-Narrative books here.

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Brexit, george washington, independence day, Peter Oliver, Revolutionary War | 1 Comment

Elvgren Du Jour

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Happy Fourth of July, everyone. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Art | Tagged Gil Elvgren, independence day | 1 Comment

Art Du Jour (Independence Day Edition)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: William T. Ranney, Washington Rallying the Americans at the Battle of Princeton (1848) Wishing all UR readers and bloggers a happy, festive and pleasant Fourth of July.