I just heard someone say that you can move to France, but you’ll never be French. You can move to Japan, but you’ll never be Japanese. But, you can move to the USA and become an American. That’s our real achievement.
The rule of law is a major component of what makes us great, but it is not uniquely American. Aristotle wrote about the concept first and, I believe, but feel free to fact check me, that the Magna Carta had many of the same ideas about the rule of law we incorporated into our Constitution.
Thank you for the basis for the quote. I heard Sarah Longwell or HCR say it on The Focus Group I watched yesterday. That’s why I didn’t ascribe it. I knew it wasn’t original to them.
THANK YOU, Thank You!! Absolutely Excellent!! I DO have a tendency to let my own cynicism get in the way of all the GREAT things about US and what we represent to the rest of the World!! You always help me see a little more of the "positive" and continue to strive towards that "Better World"!! Thanks Again!!
Like many, I'm saddened by the direction and leadership of our country. But days ago I watched "First to the Moon," chronicling Apollo 8 and its three astronauts from boyhood onward. Seeing the first Earthrise from lunar orbit, one of them — Bill Anders — said: "We went to explore the Moon and discovered the Earth." Happy 4th!
I agree and good to keep all of this in mind. I think they’d have been unbelievably proud that we managed to play a leading role in defeating both of the most dystopian 20th century forms of government - fascism and communism.
Thanks Adam, we need that speech today and every day.
I just heard someone say that you can move to France, but you’ll never be French. You can move to Japan, but you’ll never be Japanese. But, you can move to the USA and become an American. That’s our real achievement.
And that is what white Christian nationalism is trying very hard to destroy!
To me, our greatest achievement is the rule of law.
The rule of law is a major component of what makes us great, but it is not uniquely American. Aristotle wrote about the concept first and, I believe, but feel free to fact check me, that the Magna Carta had many of the same ideas about the rule of law we incorporated into our Constitution.
Thank You for making that point. Love it.
Reagan said that.
Thank you for the basis for the quote. I heard Sarah Longwell or HCR say it on The Focus Group I watched yesterday. That’s why I didn’t ascribe it. I knew it wasn’t original to them.
THANK YOU, Thank You!! Absolutely Excellent!! I DO have a tendency to let my own cynicism get in the way of all the GREAT things about US and what we represent to the rest of the World!! You always help me see a little more of the "positive" and continue to strive towards that "Better World"!! Thanks Again!!
Great article.
Like many, I'm saddened by the direction and leadership of our country. But days ago I watched "First to the Moon," chronicling Apollo 8 and its three astronauts from boyhood onward. Seeing the first Earthrise from lunar orbit, one of them — Bill Anders — said: "We went to explore the Moon and discovered the Earth." Happy 4th!
You should have delivered last night's national address.
Thank you as always for a great piece..but thank you even more for what was a much needed pep talk for us all. Getting back that fighting spirit now!
Thank you for reminding me what we are fighting for.
I agree and good to keep all of this in mind. I think they’d have been unbelievably proud that we managed to play a leading role in defeating both of the most dystopian 20th century forms of government - fascism and communism.
Thank you, Adam, as always, you’re an inspiration… yes we have a lot of work to do to go forward and we’re doing better maybe than we think we are.
Thanks, Adam! I needed to hear that!! Is there another country in the world that has accomplished as much as we have in 250 years? I don’t think so!!
Hopefully this nightmare ends on November 3, 2026. We must have a record turn-out of voters!!
Just what I needed to hear today! Thank you!
that was great as always..thank you and Happy freedom 250 day everyday!!
I love this reminder!
Thank you!