Daily Archives: September 26, 2008

Lincoln-Douglas debates

Posted on September 26, 2008 by jhbutcher

I’ve been reading the texts of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in 1858. They were competing for one of Illinois’ U.S. Senate seats. Wow. They are amazing. Read them here. A few thoughts: They are long. … Continue reading →

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No, the other Alexis

Posted on September 26, 2008 by jhbutcher

“It may easily be foreseen that almost all the able and ambitious members of a democratic community will labor unceasingly to extend the powers of government, because they all hope at some time or other to wield those powers themselves.” … Continue reading →

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O.T.S. says F. you to WaMu

Posted on September 26, 2008 by jhbutcher

WaMu, my bank, failed. Whoo Hoo, indeed!

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