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To: SirJohnBarleycorn
If Horace Walpole was right—that the world is a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel,

I picked this cherry from an excellent read. It explains why conservatives have such a good sense of humor and liberals are so unhappy. Thanks for posting.

9 posted on 11/30/2008 6:33:31 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: hinckley buzzard

That’s one of my longtime favorite quotations, as well.

I imagine most Freepers know of Theodore Dalrymple (AKA Dr. Anthony Daniels) and his work-for anyone who doesn’t-he is always excellent-his books and articles are terrific—if his byline is on anything-read it. This article is from City Journal-he’s a regular there, which is almost 100% worthwhile to read, every month and, IMHO, should be bookmarked by anyone interested in modern society, politics, etc.


34 posted on 12/01/2008 2:16:13 AM PST by Mac from Cleveland (Joe Biden behind a microphone is like Ted Kennedy behind a steering wheel)
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