Tag Archives: War on Drugs

How The War On Drugs Is Like The Medieval Crusades

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I semi-enjoyed this newish Teaching Company series on the history of the medieval Crusades. I hesitate to fully endorse it because, while I think Daileader’s 3-part, 72-episode series on the Middle Ages (all of which are on sale now) … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged drug prohibition, medieval history, plenary indulgence, The Crusades, War on Drugs | 7 Comments

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Posted on October 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A photo gallery of airships. Which country do you really belong in? Take this 31-question yes/no quiz to find out. I got Croatia. Christine Franck recommends a book or two on architecture and urbanism. It would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged airships, architecture, crony capitalism, immigration, knife in a toaster, law, Los Angeles, mexican food, New York City, NFL, urbanism, vintage sleeze, War on Drugs | 18 Comments

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Posted on June 12, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: How Japan keeps Muslims at arm’s length. A short interview with Nassim Taleb. (H/T Paleo Retiree) The Cathedral begins the smearing of Ed Snowden. 25 Things to Know About Sexism & Misogyny in Publishing. The incoherence is … Continue reading →