Monthly Archives: April 2012

Dulce et decorum est

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.    20 April 2012 Why Patriots are a bit Nuts in the Head Patriots are a … Continue reading

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Theft

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   19 April 2012 I asked a man in prison once how he happened to be there … Continue reading

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Mandate of heaven

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   18 April 2012 Mencius said to King Hsüan of Ch’i, “Suppose a subject of Your Majesty’s, … Continue reading

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Socialism

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Fuzz

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.    16 April 2012 ANTILOGY Heard the joke about the left-wing policeman? No. Tell me. There … Continue reading

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War is peace

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.    15 April 2012 WAR IS PEACE Thirty-two people are reported to been killed in fighting … Continue reading

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Football (2)

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Football (1)

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Malcolm X

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Ultima Thule

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   11 April 2012 WINDS OF CHANGE The Shetland Islands – the northernmost part of Scotland and … Continue reading

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