Tag Archives: William Pitt

paper money and revolutions

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Dave

The American, French, Russian and Chinese revolutionaries were all strapped for cash. At one time or another they all set about manufacturing some. It would appear, in retrospect, that the prinring press is deadlier than the guillotine or firing squad… … Continue reading →

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LORDLY & LADY PLEASURES : DUELING ABOUT COURTESIES OF CULTURE

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Dave

It was called killing with courtesy and involved all the passions that could raise blood pressure: family, race, wealth, sex, social class , honor and identity. ”On 15 November 1712, two leading scions of the British aristocracy met in a … Continue reading →

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PIPSQUEAKS & POLITICAL GEEKS

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Dave

”New research published in the journal “Evolution and Human Behavior” concluded that short men tend to be more jealous. Why anyone chose to research this topic I have no idea. But what bugs me is the immediate relationship between the … Continue reading →

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