Quote of the Month (October)

Over at the Ludwig von Mises Institute Canada, writes Mr. Caleb McMillan:

[I]t’s never a bad time for Canadians to restore their distrust in democracy.

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Brazilian Interregnum at 126

Six score and six years ago today, Emperor Pedro II was deposed.

126 years of interregnum is far more than enough!

A War Ends

97 years ago today, the guns of the Great War fell silent.

Red Revolution

Three years short of a century ago today, the world was hit by Red October.

Marie Antoinette at 260

260 years ago today, Archduchess Maria Antonia was born.

Reflections at 225

Nine quarters of a century ago today, Edmund Burke had his Reflections on the Revolution in France appropriately published.

Stamp Act at 250

A quarter of a millennium ago today, the Stamp Act was enacted.

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.