Category Archives: History

Today’s video – Milton Friedman v. Phil Donahue

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Stella

Milton Friedman is still quoted today. When was the last time we heard about Phil Donahue? An excellent, history-based, defense of capitalism.

Posted in Civics, Economy, Government, History | 1 Comment

Obamagate – the movie

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Stella

Just released on YouTube. Produced by Phelim McAleer, Ann McElhinney and Magdalena Segeida (producers of Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer and FrackNation) in conjunction with Judicial Watch. Co-produced by the Unreported Story Society and Tom Fitton’s Judicial … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics, The Culture, video | 3 Comments

Baking bread – substitutions during shortages

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Stella

If you have never watched the Townsends on YouTube, I encourage you to do so! Here’s a video about using other foods to substitute for part of the wheat flour at a time when wheat flour was in short supply … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, History | 19 Comments

Quote of the day …

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Stella

Published on this day in 1771. Still relevant today.

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Electoral College Myth #3: The Electoral College is undemocratic

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Stella

This is a great explanation of why we have the electoral college and how it has served us well over time. An excerpt from the Tara Ross blog: Myth: The person who wins the national popular vote should win the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Presidential Race, Civics, Constitution, Government, History | 4 Comments

This Day in History: George Washington bids the nation farewell

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Stella

Tara Ross Blog On this day in 1796, George Washington bids the nation farewell. He was retiring from the presidency and making his last exit from public life. His move was astonishing! How many people voluntarily give up power and … Continue reading →

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A.G. Barr at Hillsdale College on Constitution Day – Audio and Transcript

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Stella

AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT:

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President Trump and The First Lady Participate in a Flight 93 National Memorial Observance

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Stella
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President G.W. Bush Speaks To The Nation, September 2001

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Stella

The following video incorporates an audio recording that was made by a Detroit radio station, WOMC FM,  in October 2001.  It contains excerpts from two speeches – President Bush’s oval office speech the evening of September 11, 2001, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Terrorism | 1 Comment

Memories of Sept 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Stella

What I mourn most deeply is our loss of  innocence and unity. The thing that really stands out in my memories of Sept 11, 2001, is the astonishing unity of the majority of Americans – sadness, love of country, enormous … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Terrorism, Uncategorized | 3 Comments