John Adams

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• NRO Debate Continues …

  
  Pak Tea House — Authority: 436
  By Yasser Latif HamdaniDuniya ki tareekh gawah hai,  adl bina jamhoor na hoga  History bears witness,  there shall be no republic (democracy) without justice-From Aitzaz Ahsan’s Poem “Duniya Ki Tarikh Gawah Hai” - the anthem of Pakistan’s Lawyers’ Movement.  “I am for the Law.  We wish for ...
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• Currently listening to…

  
  The Plashing Vole: parataxis — Authority: 140
  Leila Josefowiczs recording of John Adamss Violin Concerto . If youre not a classical fan, know this: theres a massive difference between performances. Josefowicz is famously brash, enthusiastic and brilliant, despite once being written off as being yet another hot young violinist being marketed on looks rather than ...
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• The birth of Christ and the birth of America are linked

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 177
  As we approach the celebration of Christs birth, I am reminded of the words of John Quincy Adams. On July 4, 1837, he spoke these words: "Why is it that, next to the birthday of the Savior of the world, your most joyous and most venerated festival returns on this day? ... Is it not that, in the chain of human events, ...
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• Away With The Manger by Chuck Norris

  
  One Man's Thoughts — Authority: 436
  I’m willing to bet that President Obama’s Christmas address this week will shine with religious significance about as bright as his unusually short Thanksgiving Proclamation , which gave a token reference to God via a quote from George Washington. Even in Obama’s superstar Christmas interviews with Oprah ...
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• Why This Conservative Wants To Be Like Al Gore

  
  American Conservative Daily — Authority: 165
  I have to admit it. I am jealous of former Vice President Al Gore. I want what he’s got, at least in a generalized way. It isn’t that I envy him for having been vice president. The number two spot has traditionally been one not well regarded and only a few VPs have made the position an important one, if only in ...
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• The American Founding: A Big Tent of Diverse Interests

  
  American Creation — Authority: 479
  In my last series of posts I have been attempting to start a dialogue around two questions that I think may head us down the road toward putting this "Christian Nation" debate in the correct frame of argument.  In that vain, the questions I have proposed are: Which Christian ideas, if any, helped ...
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• December 23, 2009

  
  Rising in Phoenix — Authority: 127
  The oldest, wisest politician grows not more human so, but is merely a gray wharf rat at last. Henry David Thoreau We are here and it is now. Further than that, all knowledge is moonshine. H.L. Mencken Tarring and feathering from the movie, John Adams. The blogosphere is afire about the hypocrisy and ...
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• Wishes for a patriotic, tolerance-filled holiday

  
  My Point Exactly — Authority: 123
  “Those who would renegotiate the boundaries between church and state must therefore answer a difficult question: Why would we trade a system that has served us so well for one that has served others so poorly?” ~  Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner, appointed by religious right hero Ronald Reagan, ...
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• The Declaration of Independence

  
  Pronk Palisades — Authority: 435
  JOHN ADAMS-Declaration of Independence-Drafting in 1776   John Adams – God Save The American States Declaration of Independence The Meaning of Independence Day – Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights Ronald Reagan: First Inaugural Address   Background Articles and Videos ...
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• Best Of 2009: By JG Thirlwell

  
  Popshifter — Authority: 429
  Mainly I listen to classical, contemporary composition, soundtracks, and prog rock, and I spent most of the year writing new music of my own. Tyondai Braxton, Central Market Contemporary albums I enjoyed: Tyondai Braxton, Central Market Koenjihyakkei, Angherr Shisspa / Viva Koenji!! / Hundred Sights of ...
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• Calvin, Ponnet, and Deposing Tyrants

  
  American Creation — Authority: 479
  Jon Rowe stated the following in his last post about Romans 13: " Another authentic expression of orthodox Trinitarian political theology is that Romans 13 gives guidelines for rulers, but ultimately demands submission to government no matter WHO is in power, even if pagan tyrants. This was ...
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• Chronicle of December 2009

  
  21ST-CENTURY MUSIC — Authority: 109
  December 8 Sting. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York, NY. "Sting looked like quite the 19th-century Victorian gentleman when he performed a concert of winter songs . . . . He wore a long frock coat, a white shirt and an antique-style tie. Much of the music originated from even earlier times: ...
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• Its shitty outside, and I got the John Adams miniseries DVDs from the library.

  
  the bus stop — Authority: 432
  I’m pretty sure my day is planned.
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• John Adams and Romans 13

  
  American Creation — Authority: 479
  In a se ries of posts I have attempted to ignite a discussion about whether Christian ideas helped shape America and bring us into the modern world with the following questions: Which Christian ideas, if any, helped bring us into the modern world? And ...
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• RELEASE: Adams Takes Steps to Diminish State Income Tax

  
  Weapons of Mass Discussion — Authority: 127
  Release: COLUMBUS — State Representative John Adams (R- Sidney) today proposed legislation to continue the incremental elimination of the personal income tax. “Ohio’s economy and taxes have a direct relationship,” said Rep. Adams. “Whether it is state or local taxes, we have a duty to act on this issue. ...
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• Why Jeffersonian Deism is necessary for American freedom

  
  Amorian — Authority: 124
  Looking at the lesson of history, we see that when one group conquers a nation it either demonizes the gods of the conquered nation, or it absorbs the conquered gods and makes them subservient to the gods of the conquerers.  A variation on that happened during the American Revolution.  The revolutionaries made the ...
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• Pronoun Sleuth

  
  Science Blog - Science news straight from the source — Authority: 617
  George Washington always refers to George Washington. The pronoun he, on the other hand, can refer to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, or anyone else who is male (not just presidents). So, unlike proper names which have the same meaning regardless of context, pronouns have almost no meaning without ...
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• Yo-Yo Ma to Work With Chicago Symphony on Outreach Programs

  
  ArtsBeat — Authority: 742
  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra said Monday it had appointed Yo-Yo Ma to the new position of "creative consultant."
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• Conspiracy Theory: From Social Security to Club Gitmo – Guest Post

  
  The Constant Complainer — Authority: 116
  Before we get started with this Guest Post, don’t forget to enter our contest for an American Express gift card.  All you need to do is comment on my last post to be entered.  Now for my normal Guest Post introduction…  Here at The Constant Complainer, in addition to my own posts, readers can submit Guest ...
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• Remembering History

  
  In Recovery — Authority: 106
  I’ve just finished watching a new HBO series called “John Adams”, about the life and times of America’s second President. It follows his rise from local Boston lawyer, to signer of the Declaration of Independence, to Ambassador to France, Vice President to George Washington, and eventually to becoming the ...
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