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America’s Snake (Rattlesnake Reads)

America’s Snake (Rattlesnake Reads)

One of the most misunderstood creatures in this country is crotalus, a genus of venomous pit vipers most people simply call rattlesnakes. Crotalus horridus, also known as the timber rattlesnake or canebrake snake, epitomizes the deeply ambivalent relationship Americans have with this animal, which Benjamin Franklin considered a symbol of our nascent country-and which...
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Onward

Onward

I’d just like to extend my thanks to all of American Rattlesnake’s followers, from New York City to California and abroad, and wish you all a successful 2013. As most you know, we have a regularly updated Facebook page, which you can find here. I also have an active Twitter page, where you can find...
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The Rattlesnake Returns

American Rattlesnake has been down the past 36 hours.  We were hacked. It ‘s been a pain in the keister getting back online, but now we’re back.  More details will be forthcoming, but right now us rattlesnake handlers are tired and we’re going to sleep. We’ll keep up the good fight as long as...
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New York City’s Independent Republicans

New York City’s Independent Republicans

Update: I just wanted to extend my gratitude to Thomas Nguy for inviting me to speak to his creation, NYC Indie Republicans, at their quarterly meeting last night. I really enjoyed the conversation, questions and interaction among like-minded individuals. For those of you who want to learn more about his organization, I suggest checking...
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The Social Network

For those of you expecting a pre-Iowa Caucus analysis of the GOP field, it is forthcoming. However, I just thought I’d take the opportunity to inform you all that American Rattlesnake is now on Facebook! In order to become a fan-and speaking as an impartial observer, I highly recommend doing so-just go to our...
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Call To Action

Call To Action

Flag designed by Thomas Dolan This past weekend we were lucky enough to celebrate the first anniversary of American Rattlesnake with several friends and allies in New York City. And although we realize that many of this website’s most steadfast followers come from the Big Apple, we also recognize the importance of those who...
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American Rattlesnake’s Birthday

American Rattlesnake’s Birthday

As hard as it is to believe, this website has been around for nearly a year. In order to commemorate this happy occasion, and to thank the people who’ve been faithful followers since we first went online, I’m holding a small party in Manhattan this coming saturday at the Pig ‘N’ Whistle.
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Be There Tomorrow!

Be There Tomorrow!

I hate to be repetitive, but I thought I’d remind you that the big counter-demonstration against amnesty supporters is slated to begin at 2 PM tomorrow afternoon. That’s when the radical open borders lobby will begin marching downtown from Union Square to Foley Square.
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Anatomy of a Smear

Anatomy of a Smear

I don’t relish the notion of giving an absurd website more publicity than absolutely necessary, but I feel compelled to address the smear directed at us by a contributor to the Dream Activist blog this past week, which DREAM activists celebrated as National Coming Out Week.
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