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Don’t Tread on Me and Other Reflections on Independence Day

Posted on July 6, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which … Continue reading →

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Is Mississippi the Nation’s Unlikely Bellwether State?

Posted on February 19, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quoted of the Day:     Herbert Hoover “Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.” “It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.” “Wisdom oft times … Continue reading →

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Are You Feelin It Yet?

Posted on December 16, 2008 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day     “Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.”     —Warren Buffett They say the economy is … Continue reading →

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Disconnected Thoughts from Highway 49

Posted on November 25, 2008 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day     “We’d like to thank Pascagoula for participating in this year’s State Tournament and wish Laurel well in the World Series.”     –P.A. announcer in the 5th inning of the 1983 Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament … Continue reading →

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