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The 1775 Two Step That Led to American Independence

Reposted on Zero Hedge, Mises Institute, Counterpunch, RealClearPolicy, and many other websites The 1775 Two Step That Led to American Independence by James Bovard As Americans prepare to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we should also toast the 250th anniversary of a savvy political two-step that paved the way to formally […]

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1775: Putting Tyrants on the Run

1775: Putting Tyrants on the Run by James Bovard, April 21, 2025 April 19 was the 250th anniversary of American militiamen routing the best army in the world. Seven hundred British troops arrogantly came out of Boston early that day in 1775 to seize firearms and gunpowder in Concord, Massachusetts. By the time the tattered […]

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