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Sonic Gems: Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral
Founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor, in Cleveland, Ohio, Nine Inch Nails is an Industrial band. It is most famous for the influence of two of its albums, The Downward Spiral (1994) and The Fragile (1999). Despite its records sales the … Continue reading
First Principles: Wastefulness and Corruption Sow the Seeds of Our Destruction
“Nothing is more certain than that a general profligacy and corruption of manners make a people ripe for destruction.” — John Witherspoon (1776) Witherspoon was the only clergy man to sign the Declaration of Independence and ratify the Constitution. As … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel – Ulster Cycle
The Greeks have nothing on the Irish with respect to telling tales of tragedy. This post is with respect to one such tragedy. Togail Bruidne Da Derga or The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel is a tale within the Ulster … Continue reading
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Tagged Conaire Mor, Da Derga, Destruction, Harvard Classics, High Kings, Ireland, Oral Tradition, Saga, Taboo, Ulster Cycle
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First Principles: The Unlimited Power To Tax Is the Power to Destroy
“An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.” – John Marshall, in McCullough v. Maryland, 1819 This landmark decision may be read … Continue reading
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Tagged Decision, Destruction, John Marshall, Limits, McCullough v Maryland, Power, Property, Supreme Court, Taxes
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The Timeless
Daphne Arts has put together an interesting installation of its artists’ work. Some of it is monochromatic; some is not. All of it is striking. While it’s memorable, I think Ally said it best. I do not recall her exact … Continue reading
