bourbon street

southern comfort?

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April 2nd 2006
it's been 7 months, and it still looks like a war zone. it's hard to believe that as one of the proudest first world nations, we can have the gall to force our own ideological itineraries on others, speak boldly about the importance of boosting the third world to the system of democracy, etc., and still allow this to continue. it's embarrassing, and it's sad. over this past week, i have hea ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more