Monthly Archives: November 2013

Things haven’t changed much

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Fresh water v. salt water

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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From Greek agora to Walmart

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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He spoke too soon

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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War without end

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Democracy? No thanks!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Mutual Assured Destruction

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Books do furnish a room

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Breaking through the glass ceiling

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Hatred and politics

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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