Infinite Monkeys

The Stuff of Democracy

Happy Thanksgiving reading...

• Allen Guelzo expounds on the meaning of Lincoln, Gettysberg and Thanksgiving.

• George Washington issues the first Thanksgiving proclamation. (And if presidential Thanksgiving proclamations excite you, visit Pilgrim Hall's Thanksgiving Proclamation site. I heartily recommend Grover Cleveland's proclamation of 1894.)

• George Bush pardoned a pair of turkeys yesterday. I will leave it to Monkey Robb to explain how the event is a metaphor for King George's corrupt and incompetent reign.

• Steve Hayward knows how to barbecue a turkey. If nothing else, I plan to order some spicy brining blend for next year.

• Anne Applebaum reminds us just how thankful we should be.

Now if you will excuse me, I need to put out a fire in the kitchen...

Posted by H.L. Monkey at November 23, 2006 11:28 AM