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Some Americans preparing for ‘civilization’s collapse’
(Reuters) – When Patty Tegeler looks out the window of her home overlooking the Appalachian Mountains in southwestern Virginia, she sees trouble on the horizon. “In an instant, anything can happen,” she told Reuters. “And I firmly believe that you have to be prepared.” Tegeler is among a growing subculture…
Perry’s petition ‘oops’: Nearly half of Virginia signatures struck down
Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) has not had an easy go of it this campaign season, but his latest gaffe might be the worst yet. In a spectacular failure of organizational prowess, the Virginia Republican Party announced this week that both Perry and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) failed…
Skeleton-Santa crucifix defaced in front of courthouse
During a debate about public decorations at a courthouse in Loudoun County, Virginia, someone decided to set up an odd holiday display: A skeleton dressed as Santa Clause, hanging on a cross. But even before it could spark much attention, someone knocked it down and the owner came and took…
Archaeologist traces Pocahontas wedding site
Archaeologist William Kelso is certain he’s discovered the remains of the oldest Protestant church in the United States, standing between two holes he insists once held wooden posts. In 1614, Pocahontas was “married right here, I guarantee,” Kelso told AFP at the Jamestown, Virginia archeological site southeast of the nation’s…
Swing state music, Round 1: Virginia
To make this blogathon more fun, I thought I would give you all some music videos to listen to, honoring the musical legacy of our great swing states. Because nothing makes me feel more like a patriot than thinking of American pop music, which is truly an amazingly rich, diverse…
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