Tag Archives: Vladimir Clementis

Insurrection? I don’t remember that.

Posted on January 19, 2026 by oddmanout215

From The New York Times, another reminder that being a dictator means having the power to replace the historical record with self-serving propaganda: The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery removed wall text that referred to President Trump’s two impeachments — language … Continue reading →

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Not forgetting is hard work (a history lesson)

Posted on June 4, 2021 by oddmanout215

“When was the last time you thought about history?” I said to Swamp Rabbit, who was playing a video game on his phone. “Here, check this out.” I made him read the laughably creepy anecdote that starts Milan Kundera’s The … Continue reading →

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