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Last night, as my wife handed me my coffee, she saw the tears in my eyes. Sitting beside me, she gently grasped my hand and simply said, "Tell me." My voice thick with emotion, I replied, "It's April 18th. Tomorrow is a very important date for our country, and nobody is talking about it, nobody seems to care." The questions that brought the tears then found voice: Why did those men do what they did 250 years ago? What did I serve for, and what did many of my friends die for? April 19, 1775 marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It was the day ordinary citizens – farmers and tradesmen, not soldiers in a formal army – stood against the might of the British Army. They believed deeply in their rights and their freedom from tyranny. Their actions that morning, the "shot heard 'round the world," were not just a protest; they were an assertion that the power to govern resided with the people, setting in motion the birth of a nation founded on the revolutionary idea of self-determination and the promise of liberty. Reflecting on the sacrifice of those first patriots brings forth a question that weighs heavily on those who have since borne the cost of freedom, a question that feels particularly urgent today: What did I serve for, and what did many of my friends die for? We answered the call to defend the United States of America, the nation born from the courage of those minutemen, the nation governed by the Constitution and the rule of law. We served in distant lands, faced unimaginable dangers, and saw friends make the ultimate sacrifice. We pledged our lives to support and defend the Constitution, an oath grounded in Duty, Responsibility, Pride, and Patriotism. To see that nation now, seemingly so divided, with the bonds of "We the People" strained by bitter political disagreement and the very principles of the rule of law appearing to fray, makes the silence surrounding this 250th anniversary all the more deafening. It raises painful doubts about whether the unity forged in 1775 and defended by generations of service members is still valued, still intact. It feels as though the foundational compact between the people and the principles we fought for is being tested by currents that threaten to pull us apart. And so, on this 250th anniversary of the moment the fight for this nation began, the silence and the perceived disunity are not just disappointing; they are a profound sadness. This should be a day for collective remembrance, a day to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the principles forged in revolution and enshrined in our Constitution. It should be a time to bridge divides, to remember that "We the People," for all our disagreements, share a common history and a common future under the rule of law. This day is a reminder of what those men fought for in 1775, what generations of veterans have defended since, and that We Are the People of today, the current custodians of "We the People," responsible for giving life to the Constitution. It is our duty to strive to protect it and work towards restoring our government, ensuring that liberty, freedom, and justice endure for the next 250 years and beyond.
"I believe the reason that Donald Trump says that this war would be over within 24 hours is because he would just give it up." Kamala Harris Presidential Debate 2024
Is anyone here old enough to remember the conversations about whether there was something unique about German society that allowed Hitler to take power without much of a fight? This is how
The sheer ignorance of this president is staggering — it defies not just logic, but even basic economic sense. Despite warnings from respected experts like Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Trump clings obsessively to his tariff policy — the only significant item in his economic playbook — which has already proven to be a failure. Only his loyal sycophants continue to cheer him on, while the policy itself is unlikely to bear any meaningful results for years, if ever. Even in the best-case scenario, where a company decides to build a factory in the U.S., it would take at least four years to construct, staff, and train a workforce. And then what? American labour costs average $70 an hour, compared to $40 in Canada and a mere $6 in Mexico. How does that compete? Proponents claim automation is the answer — that one worker can replace ten. But what happens to those ten displaced workers? Where do they go? This approach isn’t just short-sighted — it’s fundamentally unsustainable and economically reckless. And yet, Trump charges forward, blind to the damage, peddling a doomed strategy with all the bravado of a man who confuses noise for leadership. It’s not just a bad policy — it’s a losing one, championed by someone fundamentally unfit to lead. Commented on Trump’s Tariffs BACKFIRE: GM SHUTS 5 U.S. Plants, 14,000 Jobs Lost as EV Shift SHOCKS Auto Industry
The more I follow the Trump devolution the more I recognize what my Polish parents, both survivors of WW II, spoke much of the psychology...the mentality, of Hitler...the more I recognize Trump as the POSSIBLE READER, and admirer of "Mein Kampf"...like Hitler, Trump 'publishes' his intents and WE ARE ALL SURPRIZED when he does all his "kakas", his "Kakatokracy" (sp intended)
Shout out from the UK. I'd rather suffer higher taxes, higher prices or a reduced standard of living than bend the knee (in terms of a trade deal) to this extorsionist. Trump needs a deal now to prove his approach is working and we (the UK) will be seen as the chumps who caved to the bully first. Shamefull behaviour Trump.
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