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March 2, 2025

There is a providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.

Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German chancellor. Attributed, Jay p.47

Who would have thought Bismarck a believer in American exceptionalism?

One wonders if such providence still functions vis-à-vis the United States?

September 19, 2025

1 year ago

Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe;

February 4, 2025

2 years ago

The Falklands thing [the ten-week undeclared war in 1981 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over a few

February 3, 2025

2 years ago

Revolution: n., a bursting of the boilers which usually takes place when the safety valve of public discussion is closed.

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