Author Archives: John Scotus

A Fashionable Melange of English Words

This is absolutely charming. In 1877, the Japanese woodcut artist Kamekichi Tsunajima produced these prints, entitled “Ryuukoo Eigo Zukushi” (which can be artfully translated, “A Fashionable Melange Of English Words”). If you are trying to practice your Japanese reading skills, … Continue reading

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Must See: Congressman Mike Kelly’s Response To Despicable IRS Acting Commissioner Steven Miller

I caught a little of the “testimony” being offered by IRS Acting Commissioner Steven Miller to the House Ways and Means Committee. It had to have been the most dishonest, disingenuous performance we have seen in a long, long time. … Continue reading

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There Was No Surge in IRS Tax-Exempt Applications in 2010

“There was a surge of applications in 2010!” At least, this is the explanation the IRS has offered for giving special treatment for conservative and tea party groups seeking to be registered as 501(c) entities for tax purposes (note that … Continue reading

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Song Of The Day: “Ue No Muite Arukou”

Unlike most Americans, I did not grow up on a steady diet of American TV. Don’t get me wrong: I saw some American TV, but sporadically and in bits and pieces. Instead of growing up on (insert your favorite childhood … Continue reading

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