Yes, yes he is. For politicians, there is often a moment that sparks political momentum. For Calvin Coolidge, it was his handling of a police strike while he was the Governor of Massachusetts. He stood up to the union, and fired all the Boston police for abandoning the city and letting it fall into chaos. … Continue reading
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Book Review: Coolidge by Amity Shlaes
It was a long read, but well worth it. Coolidge by Amity Shlaes chronicles the life of the 30th President of the United States. He served in the time between World War I and the Great Depression (1923-1929) and thus is often forgotten in the annals of history. Nevertheless, he accomplished a great deal during the … Continue reading
The Great Restrainers: Brian and Calvin Coolidge
I’d always thought Brian Cashman was a terrible GM. That is until recently, when I realized that ownership was overriding him on a lot of the decisions I didn’t like. Cashman made it obvious he didn’t want to sign Rafael Soriano this offseason and when the expensive signing happened, everyone knew Hank Steinbrenner overrode his … Continue reading