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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
Stars and Stripes
“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America,” remarked President Bill Clinton in his inaugural address, shortly after reciting the oath of office in late January 1993. What he meant by this … Continue reading
Independence Day Hootenanny
Uncompromising independence, rugged individualism, and unbounded personal freedom were once essential to the American character. According to popular American folklore, they still are. We have some reservations. In the year 2014, the ideas that roused America’s War of Independence are, … Continue reading
Howl at the Moon
“Fate is nothing but the deeds committed in a prior state of existence.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Safety and Care Uncompromising independence, rugged individualism, and limitless personal freedom were once essential to the American character. According to popular American folklore, … Continue reading
