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Why the Constitution had to be destroyed

This lecture by Thomas J. DiLorenzo was given in January of 2012. I disagree with some of his ideas, but he has Hamilton dead on. This is worth watching.

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Voice from Virginia raises the spectre of war while the Congress debates.

By Glen Davis Pennsylvania Bureau March 24, 1775 VIRGINIA—While the Continental Congress debates the proper response to the problem in Massachusetts, the voice from a delegate to a Virginia Convention is making rounds raising the spectre of war. It is … Continue reading

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And I quote…Patrick Henry

A standing army we shall have, also, to execute the execrable commands of tyranny; and how are you to punish them? Will you order them to be punished? Who shall obey these orders? Will your mace-bearer be a match for … Continue reading

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Remembering the 65th Anniversary of the Hadassah Medical Convoy Massacre

While the State Department denounces Israel for building houses in Jerusalem, the 65th anniversary of the Hadassah Medical Convoy Massacre reminds us that the Muslim terrorists worked to ethnically cleanse the native Jewish population from their city, engaging in attacks … Continue reading

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United States v. Aaron Burr

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the … Continue reading

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Happy Casimir Pulaski day!

Here is another name from the American War for Independence that you probably have never heard of. Kazimierz Pułaski who was born on March 6, 1745 (or March 4, or 1746 or 1748, depending on who you talk to) in … Continue reading

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Michael Davis entertaining politicians at Ford’s Theater

Micheal Davis was a very popular comedian during the Reagan era. I never saw this performance at Ford’s Theater. Thought a look back to the days when we could laugh would be nice.

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Accuracy in reporting

There are so many accuracies about this photo of the “Presidential Skeet shoot.” First, the War for Independence was started when militia men fired on British “red coats” who were coming to take weapons, ball and powder. Fast forward to … Continue reading

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Where did these Republicans go?

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John Adams: The Story of the Voice of the War for Independence

Movie Review by Glen Davis I will explain why I am not a casting director. I would not have picked Skeet Ulrich for the lead role of Jake Green in the television series Jericho. He managed to develop the character … Continue reading

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