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Herman Talmadge, a staunch segregationist, was also a pioneer in stealing elections. His father Eugene won the race for Georgia governor in 1946 but died before taking office. You’ll never guess who decided to install himself in the governor’s mansion. Months later, it took a court order to remove him.

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Plus ça change...

Very timely Muse of history this morning. Good catch. ACLU had something to say about that a few days ago.

https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/open-letter-to-college-and-university-presidents-on-student-protests

It should be noted that last night's demonstrations at Columbia may have been "peaceful" but not exactly non-violent.

https://twitter.com/TheFP/status/1785395347415507311

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Jamie’s had enough of this nonsense…he said “balls”🤣

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The first draft was 'cojones,' but I decided against that.

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