Happy Halloween!

If I could find a way to dress up as the illusion of self-government revealed, I could scare the wits and the crap out of all the neighbors.

Jane Addams Pens

100 years ago today, Jane Addams wrote to the Persona Non Grata of this blog, arguing the dangers of preparing for war.

George III on the Rebellion

Two dozen decades ago today, King George III spoke to Parliament about the American rebellion.

Union Dissolved

110 years ago today, King Oscar II abdicated the ancient throne of St. Olav, formally ending the union of Sweden and Norway, being a step on the march towards ever increasing democracy.

Ortega y Gasset Passed

60 years ago today, José Ortega y Gasset passed from this world.

Faber on the Money

Quote of the Month (September)

Over at Eric Peters Autos, writes Mr. Eric Peters:

Democracy is an incredibly successful long con.

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Bulgaria 100 Years Ago

A century ago today, the Kingdom of Bulgaria entered the Great War on the side of the Central Powers.

Poll Results: Kicking the Can Down the (Financial/Monetary Policy) Road Is a Consequence Of?

The results for the poll asking what “[k]icking the can down the (financial/monetary policy) road is a consequence of,” ending at midnight between September and October, are as follows:

Total votes: 15.

• democracy: 11 (73%)
• democracy getting out of hand: 4 (26%)
• neither: 0 (0%)

A new poll will be up shortly.

Interregnum of Portugal at 105

105 years ago today, the interregnal government of Portugal commenced.

Viva o Rei!