We could not keep it. The republic was corrupted and perverted, bought and bribed by an enemy that the American people were conditioned to believe was our ally. It has bribed and blackmailed our politicians to pass illegitimate legislation like the patriot act and the Noahide laws. We are not allowed to criticize that entity and of late our military has been formally blended with that entity’s military. Ain’t it great?
Totally agree. I’m a second generation American grandson of Russian Jewish immigrants who came legally through Ellis Island in the 1890’s. Given the history of Russian jewry I’m incredibly blessed to have been born at the time I was. I was raised to be patriotic and learned patriotism in school by studying and learning and memorizing our founding documents. Thank you America for being what it is. Now, as Ben Franklin supposedly said, “it’s a republic if you can keep it”. As I age I’m less and less certain that it will be kept. But I pray I’m wrong.
I have at least two direct lineage ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War; I am still researching.
One was a private. The other was a Drummer Boy (Dont laugh, A Drummer Boy was a REALLY BIG DEAL and very high risk).
I wonder how they would view the past 250 years. Would they say their sacrifices were worth it? Would they view my life worthy of what their's gave me?
It is my upmost hope that their answers to each is yes.
I also emphasize gratitude... but not complacency. Can we have a functional republic with millions of voters who are not only NOT grateful but want to undo it? I think we can, but changes will have to be made.
This country is pretty damned good. Our form of government, the best there is. But, the people running our government leave a lot to be desired. The people and the country are not synonymous with the government and the country.
I'm even luckier. I was born in a Communist Romania), so I know what Communism feels like as a lived experience. But I was lucky enough to have parents who decided to leave and made it happen. And then I was lucky enough that the United States let our family immigrate. That was 1962 and I still remember exactly where I was a year later when I heard Kennedy was shot. So for me, being in American is not just the result of luck but also of an act of grace by a generous country willing to welcome refugees from Communist oppression. I've tried to live my life so as to repay the great favor bestowed on me.
GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA 2026. "A REPUBLIC IF WE CAN KEEP IT."
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We could not keep it. The republic was corrupted and perverted, bought and bribed by an enemy that the American people were conditioned to believe was our ally. It has bribed and blackmailed our politicians to pass illegitimate legislation like the patriot act and the Noahide laws. We are not allowed to criticize that entity and of late our military has been formally blended with that entity’s military. Ain’t it great?
Totally agree. I’m a second generation American grandson of Russian Jewish immigrants who came legally through Ellis Island in the 1890’s. Given the history of Russian jewry I’m incredibly blessed to have been born at the time I was. I was raised to be patriotic and learned patriotism in school by studying and learning and memorizing our founding documents. Thank you America for being what it is. Now, as Ben Franklin supposedly said, “it’s a republic if you can keep it”. As I age I’m less and less certain that it will be kept. But I pray I’m wrong.
Wonderfully put!
Excellent!
Hooray! What a rousing post! May we, as a country, be blessed with another 250 years.
Happy Independence Day, early!🎆
I have at least two direct lineage ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War; I am still researching.
One was a private. The other was a Drummer Boy (Dont laugh, A Drummer Boy was a REALLY BIG DEAL and very high risk).
I wonder how they would view the past 250 years. Would they say their sacrifices were worth it? Would they view my life worthy of what their's gave me?
It is my upmost hope that their answers to each is yes.
I also emphasize gratitude... but not complacency. Can we have a functional republic with millions of voters who are not only NOT grateful but want to undo it? I think we can, but changes will have to be made.
https://jmpolemic.substack.com/p/a-declaration-of-independence
This country is pretty damned good. Our form of government, the best there is. But, the people running our government leave a lot to be desired. The people and the country are not synonymous with the government and the country.
We are blessed to have been able to keep our Republic! Happy 250th!
I'm even luckier. I was born in a Communist Romania), so I know what Communism feels like as a lived experience. But I was lucky enough to have parents who decided to leave and made it happen. And then I was lucky enough that the United States let our family immigrate. That was 1962 and I still remember exactly where I was a year later when I heard Kennedy was shot. So for me, being in American is not just the result of luck but also of an act of grace by a generous country willing to welcome refugees from Communist oppression. I've tried to live my life so as to repay the great favor bestowed on me.