Sunday, July 5, 2009

King George III

His Britannic Majesty King George IIIThe Mad Monarchist profiles King George III.

The Near-Miracle of American Independence?

John Ferling: Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of IndependenceOver at Alvah's Books, Randall Radic previously this year reviewed Dr. John Ferling's Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence.

Amongst the older reviews is Masterful Analysis of the American Revolution by Col. Cole C. Kingseed.


Previously: American Independence – a "Miracle?"

Kingston, Ontario

Kingston, OntarioOver at the Boston Globe, Mr. Edward McClelland reported from the Loyalist settlement of Kingston, Ontario in Her Britannic Majesty's Kingdom of Candada earlier this year.


Also: The Monarchist: Who Were the Loyalists?

Hawai'ian Independence

The event `Restoration of the Nation: Looking to the Future´ is taking place this weekend at the Iolani Palace Grounds in Honolulu (at times windy):

American Independence

Some reflections on American Independence:

Honduras

The Coat of Arms of HondurasOver at Taki's Magazine, Patrick J. Buchanan gives his thoughts on the recent happenings in Honduras.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

July 4

The Marquis de LafayetteEleven score and a baker's dozen years ago today, the United States Declaration of Independence was issued.

Four score and a dozen years ago today, Wilson's troops marched through Paris and paid tribute to the tomb of the Marquis de Lafayette. He must have rotated in his grave over troops to “make the world safe for democracy” paying a tribute to him.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Gettysburg Ends

The Battle of GettysburgSeven score and half a dozen years ago today (here and here), the Confederacy must see a miserable failure indeed in the war that created the behemoth that was to run around the world making it safe for democracy.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Gettysburg Commences

Robert E. LeeSeven score and half a dozen years ago today, the Battle of Gettysburg began, in which the Confederacy would fail miserably in the war that created the behemoth that was to run around the world making it safe for democracy.

Americans Vote at 18

Twenty-sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution38 years ago today, North Carolina and Oklahoma ratified the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of those United States, making it adopted, giving voting rights to 18-year-olds.

The Western Confucian reflected recently on ignorance amongst American voters.