Daily Archives: July 26, 2017

Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 1

Posted on July 26, 2017 by davidbruceblog

— 3.1 — Tribulation Wholesome and Ananias talked together outside the house where the cons were taking place. Ananias was complaining about Subtle. Tribulation Wholesome said, “These chastisements are common to the saints, and such rebukes we of the separation … Continue reading →

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Harry Truman uttered what could be the entire Democratic Party platform in three sentences: “Democrats work to help people who need help. That other party, they work for people who don’t need help. That’s all there is to it.”

Posted on July 26, 2017 by davidbruceblog

RECOMMENDED READING: Stephen D. Foster: 45 Quotes To Use When Describing Conservatives And Republicans To Your Friends (Addictinginfo.com) Humorists, politicians, writers, journalists, comedians, and even US Presidents have left us with many quotes that describe conservatives and Republicans. Here’s our … Continue reading →

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John McCain, Sick With Cancer, Returns To Advance Bill That Would Deprive Millions Of Health Care

Posted on July 26, 2017 by davidbruceblog

SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/john-mccain-health-care_us_5977ae12e4b0c95f375f9a25?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009 RECOMMENDED READING: Mark Morford: John McCain is no one’s hero anymore (SF Gate) It was, as one Twitter pundit put it, a very good day for cancer. http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/article/John-McCain-is-no-one-s-hero-anymore-11400366.php

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