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In the years leading up to the Civil War, many Northerners and Southerners alike wanted the federal government to take a more aggressive approach toward acquiring new territory. In fact, some private citizens, known as filibusters, took matters into their own hands. They raised small armies illegally; ventured into Mexico, Cuba, and South America; and attempted to seize control of the lands. One particularly successful filibuster, William Walker, actually made himself president of Nicaragua and ruled from 1856 to 1857. For the most part, these filibusters were just men in search of adventure. Others, however, were Southern imperialists who wanted...

Stay alert, watchful, and informed. Be vocal. Be bastions, proponents, and nurturers of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Gather to you, those of like mind, hopes, and aspirations. The President of the United States of America is responsible for the safety of any President Elect, via his Department of Homeland Security Chief, who also now runs the Secret Service. In essence, via his DHS, the President also runs the Secret Service, and they are charged with protecting a President Elect.

Harrier jets screamed over-head. Cobra gunships armed with rockets circled the city. Sea Knight helicopters lumbered through billowing columns of yellow smoke marking the landing sites where U.S. Marines alighted last week to seize control of war-torn Monrovia. THEY WERE WELCOMED as heroes. Shouting crowds cheered and clasped the soldiers’ hands. Women sang gospel songs, grateful for a sign that the fighting that has claimed more than 1,000 lives over the past two months might finally be over. An orgy of looting ensued as hordes of hungry people broke into the port in search of food and medicine after two...