Today is March 2nd. On this very date, in 1904, a man they called Dr. Seuss was born. Dr. Seuss wrote books, both thick books and thin, some of the best children’s books that there’ve been. And when he died, in ’91, not one person found it very much fun. But we still have the books, we most certainly do. And we’ll read them, ’cause | Read More »
I have two more fitting tributes to Andrew Breitbart that I missed in my Daily Links post. First up, an excellent video tribute released by the Franklin Center, and produced by RedState’s own Ben Howe: Today, we mourn the loss of Andrew Breitbart – author, commentator, publisher, and one of the nation’s top citizen journalists – who challenged the establishment media with boldness and ignited | Read More »
Today is March 1st. On this day, the world lost a visionary. Andrew Breitbart has passed away at the far too young age of 43, leaving behind a wife and four children. We have had several contributors share their thoughts on this today. For my part, I’ve long admired Andrew Breitbart for being fearless, tireless, relentless, bold, committed … driven. Like most bloggers who have | Read More »
Today is February 28th. On this date in 1854, the Republican Party was founded by anti-slavery activists. 158 years later, Republicans are best known for having way too many freaking primary debates. Also on this date, in 1885, AT&T was incorporated. Today, they are best known for dropping c Lastly, on this date in 1995, the Denver International Airport opened. And it has haunted Jesse | Read More »
Today is February 27th. On this date in 1933, the Reichstag was set ablaze in Berlin, a pivotal propaganda moment in the establishment of Nazi Germany. Also on this date in 1997, divorce became legal in Ireland. Yes, 1997. Lastly, on this date in 1998, the British House of Lords gave the British monarchy’s daughters the same right as its sons to claim the British | Read More »
Today is February 24th. On this date in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII signed a papal bull introducing the Gregorian Calendar. The calendar was not accepted in England or the American colonies until 1752, by which time their Julian Calendar was 11 days different from mainland Europe. Personally, I use a calendar with pictures of cats on it. Because I’m from the internet, and that’s how | Read More »
Below, watch Chris Christie deliver an epic smack down: Via Newsbusters, which has a partial transcript. Here is the red meat: “Let’s have the President of the United States show some courage, come on this program, look into the camera like I’m looking into the camera and state his position,” the Governor continued. “He won’t because he wants to have it both ways.” “I’m not | Read More »
Today is February 23rd. On this date in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo was joined. A thirteen day siege ended with a bloody, brutal assault on the mission. The Texans fought to the last, first with cannons, then with muskets, and finally vicious, hand-to-hand combat. All but two of the defenders were killed, including Jim Bowie, who, although seriously ill and bed-ridden, died fighting | Read More »
GOP Debate
Today is February 22nd. It was on this date in 1980 that the immortal “Miracle On Ice” occurred. A scrappy young American team brought down the long-undefeated Soviet team, 4-3, in what is undoubtedly one of the most famous hockey upsets in history. The American team won the gold two days later, taking out Finland 4-2. Also on this date in 1923, the first chinchilla | Read More »
Today is February 21st. On this date in 1878, the first U.S. phone “book” was distributed in Connecticut. It consisted of only a single page. Over 100 years later, distribution of the phone book remains one of the widest examples of a company saying “here, you throw this away” in the world. Also, on this date in 1946, Hans Gruber (sometimes referred to as Snape) | Read More »
I don’t always post Daily Links on Saturdays. But when I do, it’s because there haven’t been any other front page posts since 4am. Today is February 18th. On this date in 1564, Michelangelo died in Rome. The other teenage mutant ninja turtles were never the same. Also on this date in 1885, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published. Little known | Read More »
In a true “what the frack” moment, the State Department, in association with the USC School of Cinematic Arts, has included the film Gasland in a list of 29 films to be showcased around the globe as part of an “international cultural diplomacy initiative”. The initiative, called “The American Film Showcase”, takes a panel of directors, film experts, and assorted talking heads to events the | Read More »
Today is February 17th. On this date in 1972, President Richard Nixon departed for his famous trip to China, as only he could. That historic visit resulted, of course, in the Shanghai Communiqué, a punk fusion band based out of San Francisco. Also, on this date in 1766, Thomas Malthus was born, and remained none too happy about that for some time. Also born on | Read More »
The above is a campaign ad for George Allen, but what I like is how it highlights what a doormat Tim Kaine is. He doesn’t work for Virginia. I think you know who he does work for, though. OPEN THREAD.
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There is a lot of virtual ink being spilled today regarding Rick Santorum’s big billionaire donor Foster Friess, and his comments on birth control. The catalyst was an interview conducted by MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell which, among other things, included the following exchange: In an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell, Friess indicated that he thinks the contraception debate is a distraction and that he doesn’t understand | Read More »
Today is February 16th. On this date in 1923, Howard Carter unsealed the tomb of King Tut, causing no end of problems for Laurel and Hardy. King Tut is most famous for wearing a cool hat and walking like an Egyptian. Also on this date in 1959, Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba. Castro is also most famous for wearing a cool hat and being | Read More »
Today is February 15th. On this date in 1798, the first serious fist fight broke out in Congress, when Roger Griswold (CT-Federalist) and Matthew Lyon (VT- Republican) threw down. According to this article, Griswold “charged across the Senate floor and began striking Senator Lyon about the head with a heavy wooden cane. Lyon arose and retreated to a fire pit were he grabbed hot tongs | Read More »
Today is February 14th. It’s Valentine’s Day, if you’re into that sort of thing. In 1929, in Chicago, 7 rivals of Al Capone were brutally executed in what came to be known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. So yeah, enjoy your Vermont Teddy Bear now!! Also on this date in 1989, the first GPS satellite went into orbit. Then, as now, it made no | Read More »
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