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loie's avatar

Thank fucking God I found you. History is important. :)

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loie's avatar

P.S. "Anyfuckingway" has become my go to quote. I also bought the book for my (28) son. I can't wait for him to open it!

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Morgan OCailleigh's avatar

You and Jeff.... Mary, EJean, Joyce, HCR, Reich, JVL, et al.... thanks for keeping my head from exploding every single fucking day!! Have a reasonable holiday, stay safe, I have your book and look forward to the next one, eat a lot of yummy food and cookies.

See you on the flip side....

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Lauri Ceriani's avatar

How funny! I subscribe to all of those too, as well as Jay Kuo! I guess it really is a small world! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!

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Mercedes's avatar

Robert Hubbell, too!

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Songgirl Kim's avatar

Shout out to the fabulous Jeff Tiedrich who inspired me to check out your newsletter. You, and he, never disappoint.

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Lauri Ceriani's avatar

I am so happy that you made it through the surgery and that your health continues to improve. I have your first volume, and am hoping to receive your second for Christmas (fingers crossed). Thank you for making history accessible to more people. You are enlightening so many to the truth of our past. Merry Christmas, James, and a Happy Saturnalia to you as well.

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Deb's avatar

Gah! Holiday just got brighter! So grateful to Jeff T for recommending you, James. Having survived a parochial education that left me completely ignorant about all history, I can continue to load my existing brain cells up and laugh as I brush up with your Substack reads.

Heal up, enjoy your minuscule break.

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Shellyann's avatar

Happy fucking Christmas James

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Steve Mazzeo's avatar

...smashed badger asses... makes me think of that line in A Christmas Story. You are a true artist, James.

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Pam J's avatar

Happy holidays to you and your family! Rest and continue healing. We'll be here waiting patiently. Thank you for making history interesting!!

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Mercedes's avatar

So glad Jeff Tiedrich knows of your work. I read and enjoy both of you every day! And congrats on the History Channel mention - that's fanfuckingtastic:-)

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Melanie Edgecombe's avatar

Yes, 2023 sucked for many but I have been saying that every year for dogs years. Now only to realize 2024 may turn out to be freaking terrifying. So glad I can come here to have James to help navigate the frightening days ahead.

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Grace Whitaker's avatar

History! F*ck yeah!

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KJ Chamarette's avatar

When I'm unwell, I say I feel like ten pounds of hammered shit in a five-pound bag.

Enjoy the break!

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Pamela J Detwiler's avatar

You are in great company! Or they are. Or whatever. 😁 I hope you have a restful time off!!

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Mindi Menzel's avatar

Have a fucking fabulous fucking holiday!!!

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JJM Cook's avatar

FWIW, your articles on his existence finally pushed me to eliminate any remaining doubts I had on the matter. Around 20 years ago I used to be one of those insufferable atheists who loudly claimed he never existed because the shroud of Turin bullshit was so obviously bullshit that it made it easy to dismiss the whole thing.

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Jennifer A. Steele's avatar

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. Wishing you health, happiness and success in the new year.

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