Funny things.

Fred Reed on the truth about Mexico.

Mencken's Translation of the Declaration of Independence for Americans.

North's Declaration of Independence for public schools.

"The best way to destroy the public's memory of an important event is to make it into an American national holiday. Every Christmas, Americans celebrate the arrival of a bearded, red-suited Communist who looks suspiciously like Karl Marx, and who gives presents to everyone, irrespective of race, color, creed, or national origin. Parents tell their children that only good little boys and girls are so rewarded, but the kids catch on fast: they're going to get some of the loot, no matter what. Also, they never think that their share of the booty is fair. This prepares them to be voters." (North)