Today in Supreme Court History: October 30, 1735

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10/30/1735: President John Adams's birthday.

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Stupid Government Tricks 4 hours ago

The guy who sent newspaper editors and publishers to jail just 7 years after the First Amendment was ratified, for the crime of insulting him.

Power corrupts.

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JoeFromtheBronx 3 hours ago

Sit down, John! Have a piece of birthday cake.

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