Obama simply objected to Congress interfering with the pipeline-approval process, which has historically been left to the executive branch.
He predicted theme park performance, which has historically been a major driver of revenue, will slow from 2005 to 2009.
In addition, aid, which has historically been based on need, is increasingly being granted on academic merit.
Then there is gold, which has historically been a refuge for investors seeking protection from eroding currencies.
Bonus depreciation, which has historically been a bipartisan proposal, makes it easier for businesses to invest now in new machinery and equipment.
It's a new role for Google, which has historically been content to serve up huge amounts of data and let users search through it themselves.
The Somos weekend, which has historically been known for its lighthearted, slightly raucous atmosphere, was distinctive this year for something else: a schism.
The governing Congress Party, which has historically been the centrist party, is struggling to grasp this narrative to appeal to India's new middle-class voter.
They are also part of Mississippi's coastal culture, which has historically been more liberal and outward looking — given the port towns — than the rest of the state.
Instead you are probably invested through the Hong Kong stock market, which has historically been less volatile, and have stakes in other emerging Asian countries too.
One example is Berkshire Hathaway, which has historically been a significant seller of long-dated put options on the United States equity markets.
