Category Archives: History

Ukrainian Independence Day 2022 – TTG

Posted on August 24, 2022 by TTG

It’s 6 PM here on the east coast, but it’s 0100 in the morning in Kyiv.  It is already Ukraine’s Independence Day. There’s predictions this will be a tough day for our friends, as Russia hates independence – freedom and … Continue reading →

Posted in History, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 36 Comments

What’s Liz Cheney doing?

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Pat Lang

The reference to Lincoln makes this clear. He was elected by a plurality of the popular vote. This was caused by a three-way division of the opposing popular vote. Get it? She is thinking of running for the purpose of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics | 37 Comments

“Postal service shuts Montpelier Station office over racial segregation exhibit” – TTG

Posted on August 15, 2022 by TTG

By ALLISON BROPHY CHAMPION CULPEPER STAR–EXPONENT As with snail mail, information was slow in coming. But it’s faster to realize that more conversation is needed about the difficult history of race in America, in Virginia and at James Madison’s Montpelier. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, History, TTG | 19 Comments

The Search for Probable Cause. Another tale from the New CNN

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Fred

There’s danger to National Security! So says the attorney general. The Biden Administration has sent top men, yes TOP MEN, to keep us all safe. And our crack team from the New CNN, Chat Noir News, is on hunt. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Fred, government, History, Humor, Justice, Politics, Russiagate | 22 Comments

“A.P. Hill removal plans in Richmond now under legal challenge”

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Pat Lang

“A legal challenge is being mounted against the City of Richmond’s plans to remove the final confederate statue still standing. A.P. Hill, a general, killed in the Civil War, is buried under the statue, which sits at the intersection of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, WBS | 28 Comments

It is unfair to James Buchanan to compare him to Joe Biden

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Pat Lang

James Buchanan struggled for 4 years to hold the Union together through compromise. He failed. In the election of 1860, the non-Republican vote split 3 ways electing Lincoln by a plurality in the Northern states. Lincoln received no votes from … Continue reading →

Posted in History | 28 Comments

Juneteenth – TTG

Posted on June 19, 2022 by TTG

For the Christian Recorder LETTER FROM RICHMOND City Point, Va., April 12th, 1865. Mr. Editor:- I have just returned from the city of Richmond; my regiment was among the first that entered the city. I marched at the head of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, TTG, WBS | 13 Comments

Way Back When – TTG

Posted on June 14, 2022 by TTG

Yesterday my sister sent me a thumb drive with a lot of old family photos. Among them were several from what I believe was a Flag Day celebration on our town green when I was in grammar school. This would … Continue reading →

Posted in History, TTG | 26 Comments

Today is the US Army’s Birthday

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Pat Lang

“The United States Army (USA) is the landservice branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.[12] The oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. military … Continue reading →

Posted in government, History | 12 Comments

“Biden’s Israel, Saudi Arabia Trips Postponed Until July”

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Pat Lang

“President Joe Biden’s trips to Saudi Arabia and Israel that had been planned for later this month have been postponed until at least July, but dates have not yet been confirmed, according to administration officials. “We are working on a trip to … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, government, History, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, The economy | 25 Comments