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- Sebastian Junger - Oh, Graham. So many are falling into the trap of thinking "but Hitler loved his dog" trying to find an excuse for the inexcusable.
- Jonathan Turley on post-Platner politics.
- Why it's so hard hard to break John Deere's control over farming.
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You hear surprisingly little about Boston being a choice for LeBron James' next home. This lack of noise gives me hope that he may have made the Celtics his surprise choice of team for next season. They do offer LeBron a great chance at another ring too.
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"...At the height of their power in the fifteenth century, the Hanseatics were believed to have at their command 40,000 vessels and 300,000 men.
For a time, the Hanseatics were well appreciated as honorable merchants who ensured quality and fought against unscrupulous practices. They were known as Easterlings because they came from the east, and that is the origin of the word sterling, which meant 'of assured value.'
...To control herring and salt was to control northern economies."
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- The states driving the US's economic growth. Some surprising results.
- Spending cuts or tax increases: 38 years of fixing the debt. Cutting spending is better than increasing taxes - it is known.
- Buffalo Barbeque, rummage sales, and you.
- From the archive: Marc Andreessen and the little tech agenda. True then - true now.
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Is it a sign of how well the US military and the Trump Administration have the country of Iran in hand that the traditional media has shrunk their coverage of the "war" to almost nothing? If it was going poorly they would be leading the news with it - think about that for a minute.
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- Broncos head coach Sean Payton reportedly considered Bill Belichick a temporary takeover as head coach. A convoluted plan to get Belichick the 15 more wins he needs.
- Wait - a Chinese company owns Volvo but many Volvo cars are made in SC - so that's OK? I'm not looking at Volvo the same ever again.
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The Trump Administration is done trying to deal with the Iranian regime with President Trump calling them "scum." Think we just stopped short of calling for outright regime change or launching an 800 number "send us targets" for Iranian citizens to call so we can plan bombings.
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- Federal Reserve working paper suggest Biden illegal immigrant wave drove up home prices 30%. Thought that Fed high interest rates depressed the housing market? How does this effect the housing market going forward? Especially if interest rates drop as expected?
- Kevin Kelly: Quiet My Exoself. Every person could be a potential Ironman.
- Springtime for Platner Ends. Golf clap for headline but allegations are horrific.
- The Last Stand and the Rockstar of American Literature. Admit that I've been put off by the casual racism of Jack London but maybe I should give him another chance.
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The USMNT lost to Belgium 4-1 last night. Today President Trump may hit Belgium with a 100% tariff - or he should. It would be a popular move right now.
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- Jonathan Turley on the fall of PA Governor Josh Shapiro. The truth never mind 2028 - Shapiro had to turn radical just to have a hope of remaining governor of PA after the sharp turn of the "new" Democratic (Socialist) Party.
- Fact about Old Ironsides that's worth remembering.
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Went to bed last night with England leading Mexico 2-1 and the English went to hold on 3-2, The USMNT team plays tonight - with Balogun. Think I've officially watched more soccer this year than baseball. Not sure if that's because I've become caught up in the Cup being in the US or that the Red Sox are so bad this year. Either way MLB should be worried they are losing views like me.
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- Matt Ridley on the most important thing to happen in 1776. Being English I'm not surprised he picked James Watt's steam engine but he does have a point.
- Great lawn for the 4th of July. How about a great lawn year round!
- DataRepublican: On the History Jefferson warned us not to forget
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One of the benefits of the 4th falling on a Saturday is an extra long weekend for many with travel being spread out between yesterday, today and tomorrow. If you are traveling - hope you run into a minimum of traffic.
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- The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Give it a read. Something you should do regularly.
- From the archives: The July 4th fight fiasco. A mostly forgotten piece of American history.
Miscellaneous thoughts and observations on our nation's 250th birthday.
As we celebrate our country's 250th birthday this weekend please remember that July is also American beer month and commemorate appropriately. My choice will be Sam Adams Summer Ale. Enjoy!
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