The GOP’s version of American history all ready to go into one of those Texas history books

From a very long list of quotes in the New Yorker.

Here’s the first historical reference in chronological order:

1500s: The American Revolutionary War begins: “The reason we fought the revolution in the sixteenth century was to get away from that kind of onerous crown.” Rick Perry

and here’s the last:

2011: President George W. Bush kills Osama bin Laden: “Thanks to George Bush. Because if Obama had his way we wouldn’t have gotten bin Laden, you know that.” Sean Hannity

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http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/shouts/2012/09/a-conservative-history-of-the-united-states.html#ixzz278fInNpx

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Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

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