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Have Gun, Will Travel

Calling Dr. Konrad Styner …

Posted on 11/20/2021 by MikePosted in Crime, Fascism, Idiocracy, Politics, racism, ViolenceLeave a comment

Veiled Prophet

Veiled Prophet

In a much earlier post concerning the Black Legion (and other KKK-like organizations) I pulled up a memory from the ’60s:

Continue reading “Veiled Prophet” →
Posted on 06/07/202106/07/2021 by MikePosted in Critical Thinking, Human Nature, racism, Sexism2 Comments

No Silver Bullets

No Silver Bullets

Currently reading Doug J. Swanson’s detailed history of the Texas Rangers, Cult of Glory (a real “myth buster”). Swanson expands on the pronouncement of Maxwell Scott and prints both the legend and the fact.

Continue reading “No Silver Bullets” →
Posted on 07/27/202006/14/2022 by MikePosted in Authors, Books, Critical Thinking, History, racism, ReadingTagged Comanche, Lone Ranger, Mexico, Slave Patrols, Texas, Texas Rangers. 1 Comment

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