Sen. Gregg says Federal Reserve audit amendment panders to 'populist fervor' Nov 21, 2009
He maintained on Friday that it would undermine the country's monetary policy, and he attributed its growing popularity to a dangerous, "William Jennings Bryan philosophy of governance" taking hold in Congress. "We can't allow it to be successful because if we do, we will undermine one of great strengths, which is that we have an independent Fed which maintains the soundness of the dollar," he said. (TheHill.com)
A Great Pro-Life Victory Nov 9, 2009
Social Catholicism and the Evangelical tradition of, in American terms, William Jennings Bryan in action. The sort of thing that the Catholic Enclycists in the North, and the agrarian populists in the South and West, would have done, and would have united to do. (The American Conservative)
The Palin persusian Nov 9, 2009
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Democratic congressman and thrice presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan rallied his followers against agglomerations of power in New York. and Washington. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
No comments posted. Nov 7, 2009
Although the play is fictional, the character of Brady is drawn from William Jennings Bryan, Drummond is modeled after Clarence Darrow, and Hornbeck represents real-life Baltimore reporter H.L. Mencken. The sharply written, well-made play crackles with humor, whiplash dialogue, and eternal truths about the psychology of human behavior. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
‘Rebirth of a Nation’ recalls the small wars at the start of ‘our’ time Oct 30, 2009
His critics of the status quo, like William Jennings Bryan and Eugene V. Debs, launch impressive critiques that led to incremental reforms. Most lastingly, their demands led to the invention of the welfare state and the Federal Reserve System, which began to take harsh edges off of capitalism well before the New Deal. (Boston Globe)
Riding God's Wave Oct 27, 2009
Saddleback Church is located in one of the most prosperous regions of the country, and those who attend it, in sharp contrast to the evangelicals of the William Jennings Bryan era, are educated professionals living in gated communities. The secret to Warren's success is that he found people responsible for their own success in life and convinced them that it was all due to God. (Slate)
V&V Q&A: Dr. Charles Hull Wolfe, a 20th Century Life Oct 23, 2009
Dr. Paul Kengor : V Dr. Charles Hull Wolfe, a 20th Century Life - Townhall. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Scopes monkey trials Oct 16, 2009
Environmentalists say the strategy is an attempt to sow political discord by challenging settled science -- and note that in the famed 1925 Scopes Trial, which pitted lawyers Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan in a courtroom battle over a Tennessee science teacher accused of teaching evolution illegally, the scientists won. The chamber proposal "brings to mind for me the Salem witch trials, based on myth," said Brenda Ekwurzel, a climate scientist for the environmental group Union of... (Harper's Magazine)
Where is your humanity? Oct 14, 2009
-- William Jennings Bryan. The congresswoman said, "a federal hate crime law isn't necessary." Where is your humanity, congresswoman. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
California loses to Osage Oct 8, 2009
"We have talked about destiny like this; destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. William Jennings Bryan said that. Our Destiny is to play every game that is left as our choice of excellence on the field, at bat, as a team, and to achieve our destiny with wins.". The winner of the contest will advance to semifinals at 6 p.m. Thursday. (California Democrat, MO)
Odd facts about Nobel Prize winners Oct 7, 2009
Other analogies we'd accept: The Color Purple (11 Oscar nominations in 1985, no wins), the Buffalo Bills or Minnesota Vikings (4 Super Bowl losses each without a victory) and William Jennings Bryan (three-time Democratic nominee for President, losing twice to McKinley and once to Taft. . (CNN)
How Nice Is Your Boss? Oct 1, 2009
Your service to others will change your focus from "what's in it for me" to "what's in it from me. 5. Gratitude - With Gratitude, you become grateful for all things at all times. You begin to notice the 98 percent of your life that is going great instead of ruminating on the one or two percent of your life that is difficult. When you practice gratitude, your efforts are rewarded with a more positive and productive life. There is no direct line to happiness. Rather, you have to go through... (W-USA News, DC)
PG&E parting ways with U.S. Chamber a hot topic Sep 23, 2009
Only this time, the chamber, which represents 3 million U.S. businesses, would be rooting for William Jennings Bryan and the state of Tennessee. That was more than enough for PGeading member of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, a pro-legislation business consortium which counts Duke Energy, Shell, BP America, Dow Chemical, Ford, GM and Chrysler among its members. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Heeeere's Glenn! When the Lunatic Fringe Tries Comedy Sep 18, 2009
I deeply suspect that William Jennings Bryan opened speeches by making balloon animals. But I'm really glad Beck is doing this tour. (Time.com)
Ovid Bell Press has roots deep into Fulton's history Sep 1, 2009
Bland eventually lost his race for the 1896 Democratic presidential nomination to William Jennings Bryan, who was defeated by William McKinley. Bland died only three years after losing to Bryan. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Read Hannity's America Aug 27, 2009
Prosecutor William Jennings Bryan and defense attorney Clarence Darrow faced off in the famous trial. The court ruled that it was, in fact, illegal to deny the theory of creation by teaching evolution in schools. (Fox News)
The Election of 1900 Aug 18, 2009
Although William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic contender, attempted to resurrect the gold-silver debate, the issue was no longer important. What had changed, however, was America s expansion in the Caribbean and the Pacific following the successful completion of the 1898 Spanish-American War and the annexation of Hawaii. (Suite101.com)
SC VA hospital honors veterans, POWs in ceremony Aug 14, 2009
Veterans Affairs officials say former prisoner of war Guy Wright will speak at the ceremony at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia on Friday afternoon. Officials say Wright spent 1,225 days as a slave laborer in Japanese POW camps in the Philippines, Formosa, China and Japan. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Silverites versus Goldbugs Jul 21, 2009
Harvey's book and the Democratic and Populist nominee for president, William Jennings Bryan, inspired millions ... Kazin, Michael, A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan, Knopf: New York, 2006. (Suite101.com)
Smaller Not Better When It Comes to Business Jul 15, 2009
You come to us and tell us that the great cities are in favor of the gold standard, said William Jennings Bryan. We reply that the great cities rest upon our broad and fertile prairies. (Townhall.com)
Today in History Jul 7, 2009
In 1908, the Democratic national convention, which nominated William Jennings Bryan for president, opened in Denver. In 1919, the first Transcontinental Motor Convoy, in which a U.S. Army convoy of motorized vehicles crossed the United States, departed Washington, D.C. (The trip ended in San Francisco on Sept. 6, 1919. (Yahoo News)
Making a Monkey Out of Darwin Jun 30, 2009
And William Jennings Bryan held his own against the atheist Darrow in the transcript of the trial. In 1981, Gould had this advice for beleaguered Darwinists. (Human Events Online)
Famous Missourians coming to Bonne Terre Jun 17, 2009
William Jennings Bryan, with his populist and evangelical message addressing topics such as temperance, was the most popular Chautauqua speaker, until his death in 1925. If you would like to donate or become a member of the Chautauqua committee, you may contact Paul Williams, 573-358-5146 or Sherry Greminger at 573-431-5675. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Veterans clinic in Orangeburg preparing for major expansion Jun 1, 2009
William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center Public Affairs Officer Priscilla Creamer says the expansion is part of the VA's effort to be proactive with regard to the growing veteran population in the area and across the state. "The current lease of the Orangeburg outpatient clinic expires December 2011," Creamer said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Embracing God, Darwin May 13, 2009
-- If only William Jennings Bryan had known Francis Collins. Maybe Bryan, who died just five days after leading the prosecution in the Scopes monkey trial, might have lived longer. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Science, faith can evolve May 10, 2009
If only William Jennings Bryan had known Francis Collins. Maybe Bryan, who died just five days after leading the prosecution in the Scopes monkey trial, might have lived longer if he had. (Albany Times Union)
Two area buildings on list of endangered Ill. landmarks Apr 29, 2009
Wayne Gray, chairman of the Chautauqua Auditorium Preservation Committee, said the building has hosted gatherings throughout its history, including speeches by former President William Howard Taft and presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan and concerts by Dolly Parton and Barbara Mandrell. The preservation group reports a century of deterioration and the need for a roof replacement pose serious structural challenges for the auditorium in Forest Park. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Nicholas Lemann: What media moguls make. Apr 14, 2009
Paper Tigers: Books: The New Yorker. The Wall Street Journal and the Invention of Modern Journalism (St. (New Yorker)
Mencken and Me Apr 11, 2009
Hitler struck him as "a shabby ass" and an Austrian William Jennings Bryan ... Hitler struck him as "a shabby ass" and an Austrian William Jennings Bryan. (Townhall.com)
'Ghost hunters' plan scary event to raise funds to restore Chautauqua Auditorium Apr 11, 2009
Built at the turn-of-the-century height of the Chautauqua movement, it played host to once-popular traveling road shows featuring everything from opera to variety acts and hosted fire and thunder Biblical speakers such as William Jennings Bryan and temperance crusader Carrie Nation. When the Chautauqua movement faded, the places built to house it faded away, too, and now the Shelbyville structure, built like a giant drum with no interior columns supporting its vast, cathedral-like roof, is the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sen. Adlai Stevenson to share excerpts from family book Apr 6, 2009
In 1900, was on the unsuccessful vice presidential candidate of William Jennings Bryan ticket. Son Lewis Stevenson served as Illinois Secretary of State. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Paper Tigers Apr 6, 2009
The Wall Street Journal and the Invention of Modern Journalism (St. 95), Richard J. Tofel, The Man Who Owns the News: Inside the Secret World of Rupert Murdoch (Broadway; 29. (New Yorker)
Neb.'s oldest living resident set to turn 109 Mar 28, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Neb. s oldest living resident set to turn 109. (Sioux City Journal)
Political Cartoons in History Lesso... Mar 27, 2009
An 1896 campaign card, for example, printed on behalf of the McKinley campaign, used pictures and bold print phrases that differentiated McKinley from William Jennings Bryan. The card addressed tariff issues as well as monetary concerns. (Suite101.com)
Boobs at Work: Surfing Porn on the Public's Time Mar 21, 2009
My research was over before Matthew, a character based on William Jennings Bryan, could finish one of his long-winded speeches. Of course, easy access to such tantalizing data has the potential for misuse. (Scientific American)
Yellow brick code Mar 18, 2009
SYMBOLISM OF CHARACTERS Dorothy: Everyman American Scarecrow: Farmer Tin Woodman: Industrial worker Lion: William Jennings Bryan, politician who backed silver cause Wizard of Oz: US presidents of late 19th Century Wicked Witch: A malign Nature, destroyed by the farmers' most precious commodity, water ... US political historian Quentin Taylor, who supports this interpretation, says: "There are too many instances of parallels with the political events of the time. "The Tin Woodman represents the... (BBC News)
Coxey's Army Mar 16, 2009
Second to William Jennings Bryan, he was a noted speaker for the free silver monetary policy. Browne brought along a mysterious man referred to as the "Great Unknown." In his thirties from parts unknown with a martial bearing, a limp, and a slight accent, the Great Unknown attracted all sorts of rumors. (Suite101.com)
Lessons From Lyndon's Successful Failure Mar 8, 2009
It was William Jennings Bryan, the Great Commoner, who was known for his charismatic oratory and populist ideals. This was one factor, though small and symbolic, in how the future president developed the ideas he would work feverishly to translate into reality during his frustrated presidency. (Townhall.com)
Shelbyville's Chautauqua featured in new film; free showing planned Mar 2, 2009
Through the years, the Shelbyville building has housed a variety of events, from temperance leader Carrie Nation to politician William Jennings Bryan, dance bands, school events, plays and, in the 1970s, a memorable performance by country singer Barbara Mandrell. During World War II, war equipment was stored in the auditorium, constructed to hold 5,000 people. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Is Wall Street Evil? Feb 25, 2009
One-hundred and thirteen years ago, in the midst of the deepest depression of the 19th century, William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic nominee for president, addressed his party's 1896 convention with one of the most famous speeches in American history. The program Bryan called for in his "" speech was what would now be called a "stimulus plan," based around taking the country off the gold standard. (Slate)
Actor portrays Darrow, Bryan Feb 20, 2009
He plays the parts of Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan in two separate one-man performances at the Old Depot Theatre ... Anderson plays the fiery evangelical preacher in "Keeping the Faith: The Life of William Jennings Bryan. The actor also will take on the role of the tenacious attorney in "Clarence Darrow's Search for Justice. (Montana Standard, MT)
Populists set up camp in House Feb 17, 2009
"I know if William Jennings Bryan were alive today, he would be standing up with us," said Rep. Michael Arcuri of New York, vice chairman of the Populist Caucus. (Insight on the News)
Evolution revolution: Ed Asner and 'The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial' Feb 15, 2009
Clarence Darrow, left, and William Jennings Bryan chat during the Scopes trial in 1925 in Dayton, Tenn ... " The 1925 trial featured a showdown between celebrated attorneys William Jennings Bryan (who ran, unsuccessfully, for president three times but retained his populist appeal) and Clarence Darrow (who represented many high-profile defendants in his day and was a captain of the American Civil Liberties Union). Among the journalists covering the trial was "the Sage of Baltimore," the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
A New Evolution Fight at Site of Scopes Monkey Trial Feb 12, 2009
Lawyer and politician William Jennings Bryan argues for the prosecution during the Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee, 1925. Hulton Archive / Getty. (Time.com)
Railing Against the Rich: A Great American Tradition... Feb 8, 2009
In 1896, in the midst of another great depression, the Democratic party chose as its candidate the great populist hero William Jennings Bryan. His crushing defeat ushered in 36 years of almost unbroken Republican rule. (The Drudge Report)
