


Since 1776, America has been at war 222 out of 239 years
When I saw this statistical meme going around on Facebook, which was posted by Mint Press News, I did not believe that the US has only seen 17 years of […]

Popular Toys and Games from the 1970s and 1980s
A trip down Toyland Memory Lane. Remember these? I played with the ’70’s toys, and remember the younger kids playing with the ’80’s toys while I discovered video games. Frogger […]

Save the Guns! Support buying back an abused and unwanted firearm
Here is a spoof I heard played on the Randi Rhodes show Thursday. It features Sarah McLachlan’s song “In the Arms of an Angel” in the background while a man […]

The Young Republican Labor Committee Salutes Labor (Unions)
I found this Young Republicans ad floating around the internet. This ad was circulated for Labor Day in 1956 and clearly supports and encourages labor unions. Talk about a different […]

Nine Democrat Presidents Including Obama Playing a Game of Pool
This is a awesome painting by Andy Thomas. Democrat Presidents playing pool is titled “Callin’ the Red.” Just imagine what President Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, President Kennedy, Harry S. […]

To Those in Wisconsin who Support SB 507 about Single Parents
I recently posted about Wisconsin State Bill 507 which will list single parents as a factor to child abuse and neglect. Then I came across this photo last night on […]

Swear to Uphold…
On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at a hearing on the proposed Constitutional Amendment to prohibit gay marriage, Jamie Raskin, professor of law at American University, was requested to testify. At […]

Unusual and Weird Vintage Ads
Here are some rather unusual, strange and very odd ads from days gone past. Times most certainly have changed. Although some of these ads I could see being used by […]

Eugenics | Mandatory Sterilization in the Early 20th Century
Eugenics was a very popular and successful program which occurred in the early 20th century – and was most definitely not covered in my high school history book or class. […]

Who Said It, Santorum or Hitler?
A few days ago, Santorum compared Obama to Hitler, but in fact it is Santorum who has a few political ideals shockingly similar to Hitler’s. Don’t believe me? Take this […]

I Am Going to a Maximum Security Prison
LOL.. Yes, I am. Going on a tour for photography reasons (and hopefully some ghost-hunting) to the Old Main Prison in Santa Fe NM, where one of the worst prison […]

Historical Photos of Child Labor in NC Textile Mills
During the late 19th and early 20th century, the few laws prohibiting child labor were moderate and rarely enforced. In North Carolina, the age limit was 13 for employment in […]

“To My Old Master, Colonel P. H. Anderson” from Former Slave Jourdon Anderson
This is a superb and magnificent letter written from a former slave to his former master in a response to a request to return as a “free” man and employee, […]

“Catch a Slave” Game Played by Teacher with Students in Georgia
“It was kind of like tag, but we were slaves and slave catchers,” a student told her mother. “She [the teacher] would sit on the bench and the slave catchers […]

FDR’s Second Bill of Rights
Saw this image come across Facebook a while back and saved it. So, just thought I would post a reminder to all what an incredible president FDR was. I wish […]

Interactive chart shows how the 90% have been screwed the past 30 years
The Economic Policy Institute has put together an amazing interactive chart that shows the growth of incomes in the U.S. over the past 90 years, from 1918 to 2008, and […]