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Is the Only Answer Not to Vote?

Posted in American History, tagged , , , on June 23, 2008 | 11 Comments »

Like so many people, I have thought over the coming election and studied the field of candidates. As a result of my analysis of the coming vote and especially of its historical significance, I have tentatively switched to the “None of the Above” camp.
I get the sense that most people like myself who believe [...]

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International Olympic Committee Should Ban Saudis

Posted in The Middle East, tagged , on June 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Apparently, the International Olympic Committee is considering a ban of Saudi Arabia.
Sounds good. The Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” which is Latin for “Swifter, Higher, Stronger.” It is an ideal that encompasses all people, including women. An organization that stands for this ideal cannot rightly allow a member state that systematically denies [...]

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No Wonder the Arabs Are So Angry!

Posted in History, The Middle East, tagged , , on June 11, 2008 | 7 Comments »

As I was preparing my lecture on Israel–listen live tonight, I wanted to try to find an apt comparison to demonstrate just how small Israel is. A quick Google search revealed a great site: IRIS.ORG.IL (IRIS stands for “Information Regarding Israel’s Security”) that has great comparative maps.
Here’s the pick of the litter:
How Big [...]

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The United States and the New Feudalism (Part 1)

Posted in American History, European History, History, The Middle East, tagged , , , on June 6, 2008 | 3 Comments »

In returning to the history of Saudi Arabia in preparation for my recent lecture on the Islamist Entanglement and struggling to define the precise relationship between the United States and its so-called ally, it finally struck me what the two countries have colluded in creating. In essence the United States has adopted a feudal relationship [...]

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New Secular History Yahoo Group

Posted in Education, History, tagged on June 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Powell History is proud to announce the creation of a new forum for anyone interested in history: the HistoryAtOurHouse Yahoo group.
The group’s description is as follows:
HistoryAtOurHouse is a forum for anyone interested in the value of a secular history education. Parents of homeschoolers and afterschoolers are especially welcome. The group serves as a complement to [...]

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