Lex Anteinternet: Best Posts of the Week of August 2, 2026

Thomas More, counsellor of law and statesman of integrity, merry martyr and most human of saints: Pray that, for the glory of God and in the pursuit of His justice, I may be trustworthy with confidences, keen in study, accurate in analysis, correct in conclusion, able in argument, loyal to clients, honest with all, courteous to adversaries, ever attentive to conscience. Sit with me at my desk and listen with me to my clients’ tales. Read with me in my library and stand always beside me so that today I shall not, to win a point, lose my soul. Pray that my family may find in me what yours found in you: friendship and courage, cheerfulness and charity, diligence in duties, counsel in adversity, patience in pain—their good servant, and God’s first. Amen

"Be at peace. Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination." St. Francis de Sales

Lex Anteinternet?

This blog has been around since 2009. In the very first post, we asked the question: "What the heck is this blog about?"

Our answer to the question was: "The intent of this blog is to try to explore and learn a few things about the practice of law prior to the current era. That is, prior to the internet, prior to easy roads, and the like. How did it work, how regional was it, how did lawyers perceive their roles, and how were they perceived?"

We also noted: "Part of the reason for this, quite frankly, has something to do with minor research for a very slow moving book."

All of this is still true, but the focus of the blog has changed somewhat. It now focuses on the era from 1890 to 1920 in general, rather than on the law and lawyers specifically, although that may be far from obvious. It's also become the location where we comment on anything we feel moved to comment on.

We hope you'll feel moved to comment as well. While we moderate every comment, so as to weed out Spam, we greatly appreciate the comments where they are offered, and hope to see more.

Thank you for stopping in!

Lex Anteinternet

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Best Posts of the Week of August 2, 2026

Trump biographer David Cay Johnston: Trump has always been this corrupt! "The Greatest Conman Ever"

Wars and Rumors of War, 2026. Part 8. Donald Trump, China's (and Russia's) greatest ally edition.

Wednesday, August 2, 1876. Aces and Eights.

Wednesday, August 2, 1911. Revolutions and a legal pioneer.

Friday, August 2, 1946. Vlasov executed.

Overheard on the way out of Mass.

August 3, 1876. All were invited to attend.

Saturday, August 3, 1901. Muscular Christianity and Manly Men.

Tuesday, August 3, 1926. Uprising in Mexico.

CliffsNotes of the Zeitgeist 147th Edition. Have we reached an "Is Paris burning?" moment?

Saturday, August 5, 1876. Two Kentucky Soldiers.

Mid Week At Work: What Succession Gets Right.

Some new additions and works in progress at the National Museum of Military Vehicles.

The United States needs military reform. Der Fibber's Bunker and our outdated Cold War Military. This needs to go, and go back to the future.

King Donald's War, Part 10. "If any question why we died, Tell them, because our fathers lied." Donald Trump, the killer edition.

Ascendant Ignorance in the Age of Donald Trump. Ignoramus Watch Part 4. Dr. Hegseth countermands George Washington edition.

Monday, August 7, 1876. Margaretha Geertruida Zelle born.

Wednesday, August 7, 1901. White Australia.

Monday, August 7, 1911. The Maneuver Division disbanded.

Subsidiarity Economics 2026. The Times more or less locally, Part 7. The jackass in a tin barn edition.

"Wyoming Scores 'Win' In Landmark Gun Rights Case Against Trump Administration". . . well not so much. .. but maybe its headed that way.

"Wyoming Scores 'Win' In Landmark Gun Rights Case Against Trump Administration". . . well not so much. .. but maybe its headed that way.

The 2026 Election, 18th Edition. Primary Voting Commences Edition. Vote like your future and that of your state depends on it, because it does, part two.

Tuesday, August 8, 1876. A long ride by Captain Jack. Terry resumes the march.

Tuesday, August 8, 1911. Changes in numbers and ages.

Thursday, August 8, 1946. First flight of the B-36.

Sunday, August 8, 1976. White socks and shorts.

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