I read this book for the second time. I last read it about 10 years ago. The cover is what caught my eye. Robert E Lee holding an AK-47 has to pique one's curiosity at least a bit. It was very well paced with decent action and characters. I don't want to say too much, as it would be a plot spoiler. It's written by Harry Turtledove who has shown himself to be a good writer. If you like this, I have to recommend The Videssos Series. They are his first attempt at writing alternative history.
Why is that whenever a Democratic governor is elected that all the tax-nuts come out? They wait in the wings for the administration to swing back to the Ds and suddenly they are visible. Suddenly, there's a proposal to make drivers pay for the total mileage, another to put a tax on the Canal bridges. Taxes. On bridges that are the only way on or off the peninsula. If this happens, good luck getting tourists. It won't stop all but it will certainly limit the number of people who want to visit.
So, the tax-wing nuts are out. Howie Carr calls it Hackorama, which is certainly true. Now with all the economic and fiscal troubles, TaxNuts are out in force. I can only imagine what's taxable next for decent, hard working people. I am thinking they will tax you on the average volume of air you consume in a given year.
Interested in history? I found this on a random Roman history search. Herculaneum, the other famous Roman city swallowed by a volcano.
Start off with the virtual gallery…
http://www.proxima-veritati.auckland.ac.nz/Herculaneum/fullscreen_gallery.html
Explore the rest of the sight. It's kind of spooky to get an insight into an ancient city, so perfectly preserved. Fascinating at the same time as well.
Major sporting events on the weekends are always interesting. They make one's second job MUCH more mellow, since no one is coming to park!
