Guy Fawkes Day 2026

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Guy Fawkes Day 2026

November 5, 2026 by Maggie McNeill

Since I’ve already said plenty on this subject, this time I’m just going to leave you with a link to a collection of earlier essays; remind you that all government is at best a necessary evil rooted in the idea that might makes right; and point out that there is absolutely nothing “conservative” about the current regime, and nothing “liberal” about the so-called opposition party.

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