Voyages of a Flying Dutchman

Reflections on our times from my vantage point in Maine. The Flying Dutchman: A ghostly galleon doomed to sail the seven seas against the wind for eternity…

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royvantil

Born in New York, 1945. Parents: Bee and Bill Van Til. Graduated with economics major from Swarthmore College, PA, 1966. Married Linda Bautz in Zermatt, Switzerland, 1972. Son, Justin, born 1973. Ph.D. in economics, Boston College, 1975. Daughter, Desi, born 1977. Taught economics at college level 1968-2006. Lived in Maine since 1985. Granddaughters Finley Mary VT and Arden Penelope Mewshaw born '07. and '09

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The Seven Enormous Sides of Newt Gingrich: Endorse We Must for a Bulging America

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Born in New York, 1945. Parents: Bee and Bill Van Til. Graduated with economics
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on Wednesday, 21 December 2011
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I hereby declare that Newt Gingrich is the perfect candidate to lead my beloved Tea Party to the Promised Land.   After flirting with so many others who only offered a single desirable attribute that made me wave my flag in patriotic fervor, I have finally found a God among men who is the answer to my prayers.  Yes, Newt’s the man to bullwhip that African Demon back to the plantation next November:

Bitchin' Rights

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on Tuesday, 12 July 2011
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Greetings to friends unknown:  This piece is about placing our petty complaints into proper perspective.  With a little humility and sensitivity we might all make the world a more pleasant place to live.  All we need to do is simply relinquish our bitchin' rights.  I hope you enjoy the reading.    ...RVT