New Year's historical perspective

... is worth noting, especially considering our recent past elections, that we really didn't see much new as... it happen. In an odd occurrence in our history, both Adams and Jefferson would end up dying not...Both of these men are remembered well in our history, though Jefferson usually gets the greater credit. Both ...But it is wise to remember that passions of elections can get out of hand and we are still...

THE LONG TWILIGHT STRUGGLE.

... why is to address perhaps the hardest question of twentieth-century history." (p. 225) I suggest the American Civil War: the first republic to hold elections during a rebellion, the first republic to reconstitute itself upon the ...possibility, but it need not be the only possibility. Consider the history of religious persecution of Catholics and Jews in the United States...

Fascists

.... The American perspective of western history is biased towards our rise and...often little attention paid to European history prior to this cataclysm and even...what occurred were unique events in history due to unique circumstances. The author...and enforcement structure. While there are elections and political parties, all are ...the analogy about the dustbin of history and political systems. Perhaps it’s...

ROCK THE VOTE - Vote for your new moderator(s)!

View Poll: ONTD_P Moderator Elections NAME PARAGRAPH afa_mom VOTE FOR MNE! rex_dart Hello, my name is rex_dart , and I am applying for ...of EST!) I read lots and am level-headed, and this is basically my favorite community in the history of livejournal, and I feel like I could be a good addition to the moderator team! wicked_g...

The shape of things to come

... such a state of affairs persists in modern British history. As a side effect, I find myself working for ...Moscow lets it go. In the UK, the first elections under the Triennial Act yield a Labour-Green alliance ...of JFK's assassination. I complete an MA in History after 6 years of part-time study. 2018 :...2019 : I finally quit public service to write history books and lecture full-time. My first book ...

One more day left - 30 December 2009

...will change us back to our path of good and righteousness - probably right during or after the midterm elections, I'm guessing. She may find a kindred spirit in Mr. McGurn, who feels that the President ...the cycle, Mr. Barnes, and you're probably on the wrong end of it. Learn from your history. And last out - teenage heart-throb Kevin Jonas, now married, finds waiting until marriage to have been,...

The Year that was 2009

... Clinton, to him winning the president seat. Practically the whole year was dedicated to him after the elections. b) Woman of the Year - Sarah Palin / Hiliary Clinton, take your pick. They are the ... two passed away. Michael Jackson for his music and influence in the industry. Cory with her political history and her affect on the Philippines. The world saw the hero's funeral that we gave her.  ...

partisan hyperlink roundup

... few days ago for writing an essay that called for free speech and open elections. free speech and open elections. I remain on-record as wanting to witness an authentic American filibusters. SISSIES. LET'S SEE IT.... inherited the most tragic attack on our own soil in our nation's history. And President Bush dealt with it." I'm very reluctant to exclaim ...

December 2009 Newsletter, Vol. 34

... smoothly right where they left off. Elections : Our work here is done; ... home is now complete. The OTW Elections site and our donation software have...Russian localization to transformativeworks.org! Vidding History : Francesca Coppa, chair of Vidding History, will curate a second exhibition on vids from 2007 - 2009 for... transformativeworks.org and our OTW Elections subsite to a beautiful new ...

... states is growing. In seven other split-control states, the GOP will definitely be able to gerrymander seats to obtain more secure House districts. None of these states is growing. So by the 2012 elections, when all redistricting plans are in place, look for the Democrats to definitely tighten their control in eight states, and maybe tighten it in nine more. Watch for the GOP to tighten its ...