Because of the “city upon a hill” sound bite, “A Model of Christian Charity” is one of the formative documents outlining the idea of America. But dig deep into its communitarian ethos and it reads more like an America that might have been, an America fervently devoted to the quaint goals of working together and getting along. Of course, this America does exist. It’s called Canada.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
THE WORDY SHIPMATES
Overall, I didn’t enjoy Sarah Vowell’s latest historical romp as much as Assassination Vacation, but here is a choice quote:
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