tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069432629974606542.post1732483326034428594..comments2023-04-29T04:48:18.973-07:00Comments on Theodosia and the Pirates: The Bicentennial of the Founding of Galveston This AprilAya Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12339668413030878426noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069432629974606542.post-23119331382879755672017-01-25T05:32:16.715-08:002017-01-25T05:32:16.715-08:00Hi, Julia, I do think that reading about Laffite i...Hi, Julia, I do think that reading about Laffite is more interesting, but there is also a political connection. Instead of worshiping Alexander Hamilton and his pro-debt policies, the way certain factions are doing, we should emulate historical figures who were for a balanced budget and not taxing the people to pay for endless wars.<br /><br />I have been spreading this message wherever I can, and now the Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Galveston County is organizing a celebration in April. So it is possible to celebrate good deeds in public office, rather than just protesting the bad ones.Aya Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069432629974606542.post-25347597725718841932017-01-24T20:07:50.642-08:002017-01-24T20:07:50.642-08:00I guess I am getting caught up in political mania,...I guess I am getting caught up in political mania, and reading about Laffite is more interesting.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147781152448695481noreply@blogger.com