h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Ed had the shoes, too!

And Tailgunner Joe was not really in power and not for very long.

It's Eisenhower's fear of the "Military/Industrial Complex" that the Stargate boys and girls evoke so powerfully.

Joe may not have been powerful for long but it's what he did with it that leaves a lasting memory

And I can see where Eisenhower was coming form

You'll have to forgive me if my American history is a little lacking, I get it from The History Channel

Well look out for a programme on HUAC, the House of Representatives Unamerican Activities Committee.

They were the ones who sent many writers and artists and entertainers into exile, like the infamous Hollywood Ten.

I was going to get the Doctor to make a comment about them but decided not to

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