This is apparently some kind of a record.
Daily Archives: May 22, 2008
Rove Issued Subpoena by US House
The next step is that the Sargent of Arms of the House hunts him down and drags him to the United States Capitol. Apparently they have a room in the basement where they would keep him. (This sort of thing has happened before, but it’s been quite a while.)
President Bush has already indirectly indicated that he will protect Rove with “executive privilege.” Continue reading Rove Issued Subpoena by US House
Racism and Sexism in the Democratic Primaries
I’m starting to become a little unnerved by the situation with the Democratic party. I’d like to lay out a couple of questions and arguments for discussion. I’m hoping very much that certain people will chime in on this. You know who you are (like, when you get my email asking you to chime in).
Continue reading Racism and Sexism in the Democratic Primaries
Happy Birthday Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur claimed to have had conversations with the spirits of many great men, including Cecil Rhodes, Earl Haig, Joseph Conrad and others. Adrian Conan Doyle, the novelist’s son, said today the whole family believed Sir Arthur would continue to keep in touch with them.”I know perfectly well I am going to have conversations with my father,” he said. [source]
Bon Voyage HMS Beagle
It is on this day, May 22nd, 1825 that the HMS Beagle left Plymouth England on its infamous First Voyage. The Beagle was built at the Woolwich Dockyard (launched 11 May 1820) named after the breed of dog. The Beagle was the first ship to sail under the newly constructed London Bridge. However, as there was no great need for this ship in service, she lay moored in storage until this first voyage some five years after being finished.
The first voyage was rather interesting, as you probably know: Continue reading Bon Voyage HMS Beagle