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Speaker of the House
With the news that Paul Ryan is retiring, James K. Polk, the only president to have previously served as Speaker of the House, has been on my mind. Researching this one was a lot of fun, and I thank both[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Resolute with Resolutions
Reboot
The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World reopened yesterday to update its lineup. The tradition, starting with Bill Clinton, is that each new president who takes the oath of office will then voice their own character in the show.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Old Rough and Ready – Part Four: Rough 4
Old Rough and Ready – Part Three: Buena Vista Drift
Old Rough and Ready – Part One: The Rough and the Ready
This week, Two Party Opera will be bringing you another mini history story – this time, condensing the entire life and legacy of Zachary Taylor into five comics, concluding with the marking of his 233rd birthday this Friday. So sit[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cornerstone of the Capitol
Worth a Shot
Some guy accidentally stabs himself then blames it on a fictional black man who didn’t like his “Nazi haircut.” Joe Arpaio once staged an assassination attempt against him to gain justification to his twisted sense of justice. Alex Jones had[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…