Being Insensitive and Flippant

[tealin]

You know ...

The rioters in France would win more hearts if they erected barricades and sang rousing anthems.

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[canisdoofus.livejournal.com]

Charles Martel was one of the 7th Century Frankish kings responsible halting Islamic expansion in France.

Here's some fun reading on him: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03629a.htm

[canisdoofus.livejournal.com]

I take that back, he wasnever really king, but more of a General. :-]

[twirlynoodle.livejournal.com]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh. Okay, thanks. Yes, I remember that bit of history, I just didn't remember his particular name. Thanks!

[canisdoofus.livejournal.com]

No problem! ^_^

I didn't give up art to get a Bachelors Degree in History for nothing! :-P

[twirlynoodle.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't diss history ... history is very important. The more I learn of it, the more I realise how important it is.

[canisdoofus.livejournal.com]

Shucks, Thanks! :-D History is exceedingly underrated and important. In many ways, I'm thrilled that I chose it as a career launchpad.

...even if my life as a college graduate is that of a graphic artist and web developer. :-P

Short recap of the 732 event.

[(Anonymous)]

Here is a link to a Mark Steyn editorial on the subject. Illuminating.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/commentary/20051106-102157-9880r.htm

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