[Miss Marple]

MadIvan is working on a doctorate in American politics. His knowledge of American political history would dwarf most Americans on this site.

For example, I never knew about the Wideawakes movement, although I had pretty good American history teachers.

[CWOJackson]

"For example, I never knew about the Wideawakes movement, although I had pretty good American history teachers."

And I won't mention that you live in the home (state) of the Wideawakes movement.

[presently no screen name]

I never knew about the Wideawakes movement although I had pretty good American history teachers.

Me neither! Is Ivan giving history lessons - or the soon to be Dr. Ivan? All the best to him.

[Chena]

I never knew about the history of the Wideawakes movement either. Well, perhaps I should say, I don’t REMEMBER having learned it. LOL I also didn’t know that MadIvan was working on a doctorate in American politics. No wonder he’s such an intelligent person to talk to.

[L,TOWM]

The development of the GOP from a decidely odd coalition of interests to being the dominant party in the US and doing it in less than 3 presidential election cycles is a remarkable piece of US History.

I believe you about MI’s knowledge of american politics and History — he always struck me as a pretty sharp guy. Offbeat occasionally, but sharp always. Glad you’re still here, MM.