Category Archives: History

This Day in History: The Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler incident

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Stella

TARA ROSS On this day in 1943, a German ace bypasses an opportunity to shoot down a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot. Second Lt. Charles “Charlie” Brown was struggling just to keep his crippled B-17 in the air! “I look … Continue reading →

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Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Stella

Tara Ross: On this day in 1791, Virginia ratifies the Bill of Rights, making those ten constitutional amendments the law of the land. The Bill of Rights, of course, includes protections for such things as freedom of speech, the right … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor – We still remember

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Stella

REPOSTED from last year. On December 7, 1941, an event occurred which was horrific in itself, but one that also sealed the fate of the United States to war with Japan.

Posted in Government, History, Terrorism, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

The electoral college – a debate. “A totally different campaign” – The way we select presidents

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Stella

From Tara Ross: I participated in a debate at the University of Michigan the other day. This is a long video! To see only the debate: Skip to the 1 hour, 42 minute mark. The debate concludes at the 2 … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Stella
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France: Trump and Melania leave Elysee Palace ahead of WWI Armistice centenary

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Stella

After his meeting with Macron, President Trump and the First Lady were scheduled to visit the battlefield of Belleau Wood, 55 miles northeast of Paris; however the White House canceled President Trump’s trip and Chief of Staff General John Kelly … Continue reading →

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Live: President Trump, First Lady arrive in Paris on Air Force One

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Stella
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General Discussion, Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Stella

REMEMBER! If you haven’t already voted …

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PragerU – Hamilton: The Man Who Invented America

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Stella
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Today in history – The Spruce Goose!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Stella

Tara Ross On this day in 1947, the “Spruce Goose” flies for the first and only time. With a wingspan of 320 feet, it remains the largest airplane to ever take to the sky. Did you know that the largest … Continue reading →

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