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Militia Movement Controversy Affords Baldwin Opportunity to Teach Important History Lesson

March 20th, 2009 · 3 Comments

This morning, I read an article by former Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin that brought to my mind the wise words attributed to Spanish-born American philosopher George Santayana more than 100 years ago:  “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Baldwin wrote the article after his name — as well as [...]

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Wise Words Deserve Place in Public Square

February 13th, 2009 · No Comments

“Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it.”
Thanks to the unprecedented swiftness with which President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats have moved in an attempt to pass the so-called “Economic Stimulus Package,” the words of Spanish-born American philosopher George Santayana (above) seem to have found a permanent home on the “tip” of [...]

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Georgia Congressman Fears Obama Dictatorship

November 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

In 1905, Spanish philosopher George Santayana made a famous observation:  “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Today, Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) displayed his appreciation for Santayana’s wisdom by telling Associated Press he fears that President-elect Obama will establish a Gestapo-like security force to impose a Marxist or fascist dictatorship:
“It may [...]

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