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Me and Mr. Jones

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“Keep ancient lands, your […]

The (Early) Case for Obama

“I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.”
– Abraham Lincoln–
Dear Folks:
It’s been interesting to see your comments concerning your early picks for the 2008 Presidential race. And, lest I remain relegated to the ranks of those who solely read your eloquent posts yet fail to exercise their freedom speech–that most patriotic of […]