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Corruption in the Interior Department from the Republican administration's policies just keeps giving and giving - how many of our federally protected lands have been given to industries for their own profits at our expense? - from oil companies that are exploring for shale oil to gold strip mining in Alaska by Canadian and international companies - unbelievable the short-sightedness and self-serving actions they made - the whole idea of public service and public servant really escaped that bunch
Norton, 55, was President Bush’s first Interior secretary. She had worked as an Interior Department attorney before being elected Colorado’s attorney general. Later, as a private lawyer, s… more →
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... Oil that is-- black gold, Texas tea...
LW wrote 1 month ago: With thanks to Suzanne Lainson for the tip, The Guardian’s “From extraction to consumpti … more →
Choosing Sides
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reenactorsnetwork wrote 1 month ago: A few things I left out or did not have room to mention on other entries for the new recruit to cons … more →
Corruption in the Interior Department from the Republican administration's policies just keeps giving and giving - how many of our federally protected lands have been given to industries for their own profits at our expense? - from oil companies that are exploring for shale oil to gold strip mining in Alaska by Canadian and international companies - unbelievable the short-sightedness and self-serving actions they made - the whole idea of public service and public servant really escaped that bunch
cricketdiane wrote 2 months ago: Norton, 55, was President Bush’s first Interior secretary. She had worked as an Interior Depar … more →
This is just one of my favorite things.....
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Andrea wrote 4 months ago: Dansey Flag, originally uploaded by Delaware Historical Society. You know how when you have kids you … more →
Robert Everitt
Owen wrote 5 months ago: Born 1750 Died 1827 American Revolution Grave stone reads as follows: Robert Everitt Col. Haw’ … more →
John Pleasant Burton
Owen wrote 5 months ago: Born 1758 in Virginia Died 1836 6th great grandfather American Revolution Private, Joyners Co., 9th … more →
Henry Wyman
Owen wrote 5 months ago: 6th great grandfather American Revolution Hessian mercenary sent to fight in American Revolution by … more →
Jacob Stamper
Owen wrote 5 months ago: 6th great uncle 1762 American Revolution Brother of 6-Great Grandmother, Susannah Stamper Burton. Se … more →
Thomas Dockery Sr.
Owen wrote 5 months ago: 6th great grandfather Col. Civilian Patriot, 1745-1747 American Revolution Served in two military ex … more →
Two BBC Features: Thomas Paine and The Catcher in the Rye
englishbutnotbritish wrote 6 months ago: BBC News, one of Britain’s most well-known news organizations (if not its leading one) has pub … more →
Obama to speak at Sunday's commencement - Notre Dame and its protestors are disrespecting the Office and Dignity of the Presidency of the United States by their actions
cricketdiane wrote 6 months ago: Protesters for a specific issue position who are using both Notre Dame and the Presidency to get air … more →
Jeff Riggenbach on Kenneth Roberts and History
Danny wrote 6 months ago: Jeff Riggenbach kindly responded to my recent post regarding his book and his mention of Kenneth Rob … more →
Historical Documents Update - Treaty of Paris & German Surrender of WWII
guffyconservative wrote 6 months ago: I’ve added the Treaty of Paris (the one ending the American Revolutionary War) and the German … more →
Happy Independence Day
rihswebsite wrote 7 months ago: Yes, it’s true that July 4th is the traditional day of celebrating the 13 American Colonies … more →
When History, Landscape, and Billboards Collide: "Roads of Remembrance"
Danny wrote 7 months ago: I’ve just finished reading Roberts’ “Roads of Remembrance,” an essay origina … more →
The only good thing that makes good sense in Washington, D.C. - The Cherry Blossom Festival - March 28 to April 11, 2009
cricketdiane wrote 8 months ago: Washington Monument framed by Cherry Blossoms - very beautiful - from Washington, D.C. Cherry Blosso … more →
Here be Cannons, or, Where the Horses are "Boney and Strong"
rihswebsite wrote 8 months ago: Charles Blaskowitz, "A Chart of Narragansett Bay," 1777. War brings a new perspective to m … more →
United States: The Stamp Act of 1765
evankessler wrote 10 months ago: It is said that learning about history is essential for us to allow that it should never repeat itse … more →
Benedict Arnold - A Question of Honor
yorkranger wrote 11 months ago: The most sullied figure of the American Revolution receives partial redemption in Benedict Arnold: A … more →
