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Exploring Morality, Chapter 6

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - September 7, 2011 31

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior. ~Francis Bacon Whoever appeals to the law...

Unplanned Vacation–YAY!

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - September 6, 2011 7

Up in the mountains and maybe no wireless! Hope I don't get the DT's.

To Those Who Are Ignorant about the Past

Speakers' Corner Marion - September 5, 2011 54

Loads of people love to talk about fascism coming to the United States, draped in a flag and carrying a cross. Well, maybe that's...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 142

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - September 2, 2011 19

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, September 2, 2011

Time Out for O/T – Vol. 17

Speakers' Corner bito - September 1, 2011 7095

The place to post your comments without interrupting the single topic posts. However, be mindful of the strict rules!! If you find the rules here...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 141

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - September 1, 2011 2

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, September 1, 2011

This Is What Happens When You Don’t Vote

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 31, 2011 7

I usually try to get back to the Commonwealth once a year. I've lived for the past 30 years in the same part of...

Confederate Americans (We Know Them As Something Else)

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 30, 2011 5

At the recommendation of a fellow Southerner, I'm currently reading a book I should have read long ago - Tony Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic. It's...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 140

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 29, 2011 8

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, August 29, 2011

This Is How It Ends: Supervolcano

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - August 28, 2011 13

Did you hear that? ~Batuwara(Krakatoa Island 1883) This is the first in a series of articles discussing one of my favorite subjects - The end of...

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Exploring Morality, Chapter 6

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To Those Who Are Ignorant about the Past

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Time Out for O/T – Vol. 17

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This Is What Happens When You Don’t Vote

Confederate Americans (We Know Them As Something Else)

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