"I wrote a letter tonight about the rising radicalism of the Republican Party. But then, sorting through the dark chaos of today’s news, I found myself thinking instead about the Battle of Mobile Bay, which happened on this date in 1864. "
A glimpse of how a historian's mind works. From taking the LFAA intended (discussing the increasing…
"I wrote a letter tonight about the rising radicalism of the Republican Party. But then, sorting through the dark chaos of today’s news, I found myself thinking instead about the Battle of Mobile Bay, which happened on this date in 1864. "
A glimpse of how a historian's mind works. From taking the LFAA intended (discussing the increasing radicalism of today's Republiqans) to a decisive victory that enabled the Union to endure (even if it was basically thrown away by kowtowing to the southern Democrats in the 1870's) to face its present crisis is magnificent. I thank you for these comparisons of how time folds over on itself in our nation's history and how the times from the 1850's to 1870's moved to the 1930's and influence us today. Thank you for this nugget. Damn the torpedoes of conspiracy, full steam ahead to the truth!
It is interesting to note that the "torpedoes" are perhaps more accurately described as mines, an additional analogy for the minefield of misinformation and conspiracy theories that our Republiqan friends throw into our path.
And now I know for whom Farragut Square in DC is named, and what the story behind it is. I have to say, though, I'm always wondering how much better off those of us in the North would be if Lincoln had let the South go.
I don't agree, but my level of certainty about this is not high. I just wish we had a reasonable supreme court, no electoral college, and an end to gerrymandering. I wish Gore had been in the White House instead of Bush.
Remember the old saying: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride! Not sure that really aligns with your comment - only brought to mind that all of my "wishes" were horses from the time I knew what they were!
"I wrote a letter tonight about the rising radicalism of the Republican Party. But then, sorting through the dark chaos of today’s news, I found myself thinking instead about the Battle of Mobile Bay, which happened on this date in 1864. "
A glimpse of how a historian's mind works. From taking the LFAA intended (discussing the increasing radicalism of today's Republiqans) to a decisive victory that enabled the Union to endure (even if it was basically thrown away by kowtowing to the southern Democrats in the 1870's) to face its present crisis is magnificent. I thank you for these comparisons of how time folds over on itself in our nation's history and how the times from the 1850's to 1870's moved to the 1930's and influence us today. Thank you for this nugget. Damn the torpedoes of conspiracy, full steam ahead to the truth!
It is interesting to note that the "torpedoes" are perhaps more accurately described as mines, an additional analogy for the minefield of misinformation and conspiracy theories that our Republiqan friends throw into our path.
And now I know for whom Farragut Square in DC is named, and what the story behind it is. I have to say, though, I'm always wondering how much better off those of us in the North would be if Lincoln had let the South go.
I suspect it would be perpetual war.
I don't agree, but my level of certainty about this is not high. I just wish we had a reasonable supreme court, no electoral college, and an end to gerrymandering. I wish Gore had been in the White House instead of Bush.
Remember the old saying: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride! Not sure that really aligns with your comment - only brought to mind that all of my "wishes" were horses from the time I knew what they were!
No, it doesn't really align--I'm just being wistful--but it's a good old saying.
Yeah - theres a lot of "being wistful" around - has been for going on 5 years! Just thought I'd throw it in there - lighten things up, maybe?
Thank you Maggie! That's good of you. I'll try to lighten up.