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Trouble in Paradise
Uncompromising independence, rugged individualism, and limitless personal freedom were once essential to the American character. According to popular American folklore, they still are. We have some reservations. The principles that gave rise to the American character died long ago. Freedom. … Continue reading
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Tagged american folklore, hawai'i, independence, kealakekua bay, liberty, place of refuge, state of jefferson
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Celebrating this Land of Absurdity
“Myths and legends die hard in America,” remarked Hunter S. Thompson in The Great Shark Hunt, nearly 40-years ago. Thompson didn’t likely have U.S. Treasury bonds in mind when he made this observation. Though, if he were still alive, he … Continue reading
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Tagged american folklore, federal register, freedom, hunter s thompson, independence day, liberty
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