Complex causes behind Roosevelt landslide in 1932 election
The piece argues a mix of factors shaped the huge Roosevelt vote, noting split tickets and regional differences. It suggests federal intervention in industry and centralized federal power as influential ideas, while acknowledging varied, partial explanations from political observers.
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Comfort of Sleep GUEer to nn homeless, thou The
A short, poetic fragment reflects on sleep as a friend to the homeless and weary traveler. Ebenezer Elliott’s voice laments hardship while offering rest as a solace found along journeys and in exile. The verse emphasizes endurance and solace in sleep.
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Great Deeds Endure Beyond Time
Poem-like reflection credits Tennyson with the idea that noble acts never die, outlasting generations as sun and moon renew their light. The passage blesses those who witness such deeds and keeps them alive in memory.
Chaff and Flint Motifs in Behavior and Fear of Worry
The passage contrasts chaff with flint and notes that the undisturbed flint remains. It critiques perfectionism in boys, warns against cheap distractions, and praises truthfulness. It urges timely departure when needed and highlights the effort to say nothing. It claims humanity is a hallmark of the great common people.
Barnum Quotes on Opinion and Foolishness
The fragment references P T Barnum discussing public taste and deception. It contrasts worms turning, the hardship of disinterest, and forgetting mortality. It also notes ideas needing resistance and a critique of tempering arrogance in dumbness.
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