Category Archives: History

Quote for the Day

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know. –Daniel J. Boorstin, “A Case of Hypochondria,” Newsweek (July 6, 1970) Send to Kindle

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Quote for the Day

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving … Continue reading →

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Antisemitism in San Francisco

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

In November, San Francisco will be voting on a measure to outlaw circumcision for anyone under 18 years of age, with no religious exemptions. The fine for violating the law will be 1000 dollars and/or a year in jail. A … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

History does not always repeat itself. Sometimes it just yells, ‘Can’t you remember anything I told you?’ and lets fly with a club. John W. Campbell in Analog Science Fiction/Fact magazine (1965) Send to Kindle

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Historical Perspective

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

When someone tells you that political campagins are nastier now than they’ve ever been before, just laugh. They need some historical perspective: You should also laugh if anyone talks about “the good old days” or suggests things are worse now … Continue reading →

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