Quote of the Day
“That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.” — Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States of American and… Read More »Quote of the Day
American History
Monday Book Pick: The Return of George Washington: Uniting the States, 1783-1789
The Return of George Washington: Uniting the States, 1783-1789 by Edward J. Larson A well researched book on the period of George Washington’s life between… Read More »Monday Book Pick: The Return of George Washington: Uniting the States, 1783-1789
On this day in 1776…
On July 2, 1776 the Continental Congress voted for Independence from Great Britain. An effort lead by John Adams of Massachusetts. Two days later, they… Read More »On this day in 1776…
Monday Book Pick: American Gun A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms
American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms by Chris Kyle with William Doyle An interesting look at American history through the lens… Read More »Monday Book Pick: American Gun A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms
Friday B-Movie Pick: The Patriot
The Patriot Going with something different for the 4th of July pick this year. Mel Gibson’s revolutionary war movie tells the tale of the war… Read More »Friday B-Movie Pick: The Patriot
Monday Book Pick: Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger This book covers an important piece… Read More »Monday Book Pick: Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates
Friday B-Movie Pick: 4th of July Double Header!
1776 and An American Carol Once again, I’m going with an Independence Day double header. Starting with the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical… Read More »Friday B-Movie Pick: 4th of July Double Header!
Monday Book Pick: George Washington’s Secret Six
George Washington’s Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger This well researched book looks into one of the first American spy rings. A group… Read More »Monday Book Pick: George Washington’s Secret Six
A shining example of a modern progressive congressional democrat
As reported recently, democrat congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee stated, on the floor of the House, that the democrats never tried to impeach President G. W… Read More »A shining example of a modern progressive congressional democrat
Friday B-Movie Pick: Independence Day Double Header
1776 and An American Carol It’s an Independence Day double header. I’m going once again go with the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical… Read More »Friday B-Movie Pick: Independence Day Double Header