random political thoughts from this week part 1
In a conversation with Hans, we were trying to come up with an appropriate comparison if Hillary Clinton is not the Democrat Nominee. At this point it is a virtual […]
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Items from the world of politics
First of a series of open letters….to the political class
Dear Political ruling class I want to thank you for your service for deciding that on the backs of the american people you have been able to enrich yourselves while […]
POTUS Richard M. Nixon Declares “U.S. War On Drugs” This Day 1971
On this day in 1971 President Richard “I am not a crook” Nixon declared a war on drugs in the United States. How can they call this a war? War’s […]
POTUS Lyndon Johnson Nominates Thurgood Marshall To Become First Black Justice On The U.S. Supreme Court
On this day in 1967 POTUS Lyndon Baines Johnson nominated Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the United States Supreme Court. Marshall would be confirmed on […]
The New York Times Begins Publishing “The Pentagon Papers” This Day 1971
On this day in 1971 the New York Times began publishing what was called “The Pentagon Papers.” “The Pentagon Papers” were the confidential reports on the United States involvement in […]
POTUS Grover Cleveland Undergoes Secret Cancer Surgery-This Day 1893
On this day in 1893 POTUS Grover Cleveland, who was in the beginning of his second non-consecutive time as POTUS got on yacht and disappeared for four days. He underwent secret […]
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