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Subversive Historian – 07/21/09

The Carlin Seven Back in the day on July 21st, 1972, comedian George Carlin was arrested during a performance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for allegedly violating obscenity laws. Launching into his notorious routine, Carlin uttered the “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” during the city’s outdoor “Summerfest.” Apparently those seven words, which Carlin said were [...]

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A Look Back at My Good Ol’ College Days!

Thanks to an odd glitch on my Myspace page, I was able to view some old jokes I had written in on my “schools” field once upon a time – including a listing of all my campus affiliations! I am proud to admit that I am an alumni of UC Rivercide, and as you can [...]

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Subversive Historian – 05/13/09

Nixon’s “Warm Welcome” in Venezuela Back in the day on May 13th, 1958, Vice President Richard Nixon’s motorcade was attacked by protesters in Caracas, Venezuela. Tricky Dick had been on a supposed “good will,” trip through Latin America when he found himself in an even trickier situation highlighting the region’s ill will towards U.S. policies. That [...]

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Anaheim: Where the Minority is the Majority!

In a story that is news to no one who lives in the great city of Anaheim, the Los Angeles Times published an article on its status as a majority Latino city. Citing census data from two years ago, the reporter goes on, unfortunately, to paint a picture of the Latino beat of its residents [...]

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The Supreme Council of Chicanismo: Tacos at Midnight?

The Case: “Late Night: Tacos at Midnight” Doritos brand tortilla chips The Opinion: Things have certainly changed since the Supreme Council of Chicanismo’s late night debaucheries a decade ago in high school. Back then, Doritos, and other food peddling companies, didn’t bother marketing to the up-to-no-good demographic. Now, it’s fashionable advertising with Taco Bell’s “fourth meal” [...]

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