Nope, a bunch of do-nothings at our expense. No backbones, doing an evil man's bidding. They're on the gravy train and people aren't smart enough to vote them out. Vote in mid-terms and SHOW THEM we mean business.
Gen. George Washington himself, during a battle for our Republic, knelt beside his horse, and prayed to God for success. That is what I refer to and anyone who sees something else, that is on them. ✌🏼🫶🇺🇸
Wholly cow. All this from the mention of God? Please take this to facebook where it begins. Sean's blog deserves a little respect. Not the time. Not the place. Happy 4th to all. ❤️
Yes, Lori, exactly the time and the place, and that's if it's not too late, since so many here are simply disengaged. And I'm sure many that read the first part of this blog, since they really haven't been paying attention to what's going on in this country, missed what Seaner was slyly pointing out about the horrible conditions of this country.....comparing back then and now. What a talent he is.....and a lot of us caught that similarity, (history repeating itself), I'm sure. 🤗
😳😳😳😳😳. You just explained and said it all, Carol, better than I ever could. You think all is well with the country. Oooooh, my. Oh, well. At least you deserve credit for all the question marks. 😏
All is NOT well. Billions have lost the help that they need and deserve, all to give the oligarchs an unneeded tax break. The rich get richer and laugh down their noses at the rest of us.
Sharon, and it's so blatant, I can't believe people don't see that. They really must be living under a rock. Either that or no critical thinking skills WHATSOEVER!! 🥴😳
Susie, I agree with all your ideas about what is going on now. I know many that feel like us. I am amazed at what is happening in our country. Shocked, sad and disappointed. Never in my 70 yrs did I imagine what we seem to have become. And I believe in your right to express all of that. All that said, Sean is a beacon of truth and hope in this democrazy (yes my spelling). He has no fear. He has revealed everything he feared in life and laid bare his soul. I know he catches hell from letters about NOT TAKING a stand but I feel that I know what Sean believes. That is enough for me. This is like an unregulated forum. Rare. Name calling ain't gonna convince anyone to see "our light". Telling people they are in a cult or non thinking sheep ain't constructive. I have been called every name in the book on forums and chat rooms. It is childish and much like someone we know about. Sean promotes all the things we need more of. Love, kindness, empathy and treating others with decency. A Mr Rogers sort of guy. That is enough for me. If I want to read what is wrong with our world I just look at FB. We all don't have to agree about our country to love Sean and his stories. Your friend, Steve
Thanks, I really appreciate your input, Steve. It's obvious to me you definitely get it. Those who stay quiet. They are complicit with what's going on. Seaner is obviously coding to the thinkers in this thoughtful blog. You go, Seaner! We ALL love you! 👍❤️
Awesome beginning to my 4th of July holiday! So many things could have gone wrong and our country would have never made it to the beginning much less to our current position! We are a nation with great history, people and responsibility. We are a nation made of humans who are fallible but who try hard to be the best we can be! God Bless the USA!🇺🇸
Of the People, By the People, For the People. Nine works, just nine. It has always struck me how simple those works are. More over how Powerful they are. Stand up straight and tall. Square up your shoulders. Chest out, gut in. Look straight ahead. Be proud, be DAMN PROUD of our Country on this day and every day. On this 249th. Independence Day. May GOD Bless the United States of America. EPG
Sadly, in this 21st century we have zero leadership in Congress. The people we elected have just proven that the few who were protesting gutting of Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and school lunches for poor kids so tax cuts for billionaires and billions can be allocated to the removal of anyone the leadership of this country deems a criminal, were bought off with a "Swag Bag" of signed memorabilia made in China. This spending bill was not the Hollywood Oscars and the "Swag Bag" had nothing in it of any monetary value. How cheaply our country was given away. Nothing matters anymore but the demands of one individual that would be a king.
I can’t understand why people don’t see what’s happening!
But until it affects them directly, they won’t.
The people who fought in the Revolutionary War — including a direct ancestor of mine, only a teen newly arrived from Ireland — sought to break away from the oppressive monarchy of England.
Our nation started messy and has remained messy ever since. Nothing like America has ever been done before, at least not how we’ve done it. We have lost our way a lot but, that seems to come with the territory when you attempt to let citizens of all persuasions have so much say and so much personal freedom. I believe it’s that freedom… the liberty itself that holds it all together. We are only children compared to the millennium-aged Old World. Like young teens that bear the stretch marks of an unprecedented growth spurt, we are often times gangly, inappropriate, and awkward. We say and do the wrong things some times. But, we continue to grow into something that has great potential. I hope we get there. Happy Independence Day! It is right to celebrate.
Thank you, General Washington. Without you, who knows what might have happened.
We are already having fireworks in our neighborhood. My dogs and cat get so scared. I love fireworks but, they sure do a number on my pets. I hope people don’t shoot them off for a week or so. Just do them today and get done.
I believe Paul Harvey’s, “Our Lives Our Fortunes Our Sacred Honor” would be another good story to listen to this day! I love my country…..I’m honored to be an American and I’m truly thankful to be celebrating its 249th birthday! God has truly blessed us!
Last week I made a comment that was not meant to be political but it was taken the wrong way. I got my wrist slapped by a few readers, I apologized because the beauty of this site is there are no political arguments, battles or wars. So, I apologized and I believe I was blacklisted because I haven’t seen many of my posts since then.
Sean’s post today was about the birth of our country and how Washington was just a man like everyone else and yet had the leadership skills to sign a piece of paper that was the birth of this country. That’s all this is meant to be, Sean trying to educate and say Happy Birthday America. Take political discussions elsewhere.
One cannot have their heads in the sand. I loved Sean's article today, but it was political, as political as he ever allows, and good for him. Washington was an exemplary leader, and met issues/problems head on. The comparison to him and what we have today could not be more startling. We cannot turn away from that fact.
We are unique. We the People. Nothing grand. Just "people." We have a perspective unlike anyone else. Most of us are striving to keep "the Grand Experiment" true to its original promise. "WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands . . . We hold these truths to be self-evident. . . ." Words that stir the heart and soul, words that the people know as if it were branded into their being. Then, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." And it is born. For 2 and a half centuries, We the People have been and are bred to the bone for this. I've never been more proud to one of that motley, unique, fierce coterie called We the People.
They are beautiful, inspiring words indeed, but words that our so-called prez has simply never read. He cares not that they were ever said. Nor do his cabinet illegal do-nothings, nor do the lazy, sleazy, scared Congress. I am counting the days until they all are thrown out on their collectives butts.
Perhaps you need to take a moment and use critical thinking skills to separate the propaganda from the mainstream media from the reality of what this president is doing to return our country to its glory days. You are clearly misguided and, as a result, a puppet for the mainstream media.
You have no idea of me or my "critical thinking skills". You are insulting to someone you don't even know. If you want to discuss positions in a polite manner, that's fine, but if all you want to do is engage in insults, I am not interested. Misguided? A puppet? Propaganda?? "Our glory days"?? Chasing out immigrants who have no criminal record, with the use of secret masked agents? Ignoring the Constitution? Slashing health programs for the working class? Ignoring due process? I would ask you exactly the same that you've asked me. If it makes you feel better to engage in negative language, believe all of the crap that you read on Fox or other far right sites, knock yourself out. Just leave me out of it. I have every right to say what I think without scorn or snark. Shame on your words. I am sure you will respond to my comment with more scorn. Go for it. Just don't expect a reply from someone I have never met who doesn't respect any other opinion except her own. Why am I not surprised?
Amazing story about the Revolution to create a new government and throw off the shackles of the British.I hope we can unite once again like that before this wonderful experiment dies a slow death from greed and selfishness and hate and anger fueled division.
I'm not sure if this was meant to express gratitude for America's freedom, or if it is a cynical imposition on actual historical facts. In 1783 George Wahington was only 51 years old; not an old man. Many of the belittled leaders gave up everything they had to secure our freedom. Please don't impose personal politics on actual history. GOD BLESS AMERICA. He secured our freedom to disagree peacefully.
But two hundred years ago, fifty looked a lot older than it does now. Just look at the Andy Griffith reruns. The people look so old but, they aren’t nearly as old as they look.
And, fortunately, you do. We all do. If you would take the time to use critical thinking skills to truly appreciate what our president is bringing to this office, instead of allowing the MSM to pollute your mind, you would have a better understanding of how this country is benefiting from our current president.
Most succinct wrap up ever. “Well anyway, we won the war.” I gotta admit, I had a bit of an allergic reaction when I read Washington’s confession of going blind in the service of his country. Something made my eyes water spontaneously. 🥲 Happy birthday to our blessed mess of a country.
Beautiful story….and Blessed and thankful our soldiers prevailed.
( but, Congress hasn’t changed much have they?)
Nope, a bunch of do-nothings at our expense. No backbones, doing an evil man's bidding. They're on the gravy train and people aren't smart enough to vote them out. Vote in mid-terms and SHOW THEM we mean business.
Thanks, Kathy!! 😁
More of us all the time!! Speak out!! It's our duty as citizens to be engaged, and it's obvious YOU are paying attention!!
Thanks, you gals!! Where to go!! We cannot be silent; if we are, we are complicit. Ick!! 😖
Sorry, that was supposed to say, WAY to go!!
Thanks, BD and RR.
It's our job to share the light.
Thanks Don!
We did win then, and with God’s help, we will continue on🇺🇸😇❤️🤍💙
Gen. George Washington himself, during a battle for our Republic, knelt beside his horse, and prayed to God for success. That is what I refer to and anyone who sees something else, that is on them. ✌🏼🫶🇺🇸
God has absolutely nothing to do with our crisis. Blame yourselves, the willfully ignorant citizenry.
Wholly cow. All this from the mention of God? Please take this to facebook where it begins. Sean's blog deserves a little respect. Not the time. Not the place. Happy 4th to all. ❤️
Yes, Lori, exactly the time and the place, and that's if it's not too late, since so many here are simply disengaged. And I'm sure many that read the first part of this blog, since they really haven't been paying attention to what's going on in this country, missed what Seaner was slyly pointing out about the horrible conditions of this country.....comparing back then and now. What a talent he is.....and a lot of us caught that similarity, (history repeating itself), I'm sure. 🤗
This: "Blame yourselves, the willfully ignorant citizenry". No one here deserves insults. But you have a blessed 4th. I'll pray that you do. ❤️
In politics, being deceived is no excuse, Lori.
I sure caught it! We’re in a world of trouble if we don’t pay attention and DO SOMETHING!!!!
Have you noticed, Sharon, more people on this site seem to be agreeing with us???😊
Confucius say....He who drinks a fifth on the 4th may not be able to go forth on the 5th.
??? I think all is well ✌🏼🫶
😳😳😳😳😳. You just explained and said it all, Carol, better than I ever could. You think all is well with the country. Oooooh, my. Oh, well. At least you deserve credit for all the question marks. 😏
Congrats, Carol. You shall see
Sure, when the most vulnerable of our citizens are sacrificed for tax cuts for the rich.
Totally, Sy Anne. That in itself could not be more blatant.... tax cuts for the rich.
Who could possibly NOT see that?!?! 😏 MOST HERE, I GUESS... 🥴. CULT, personality worshipers, non-thinkers (sheep) 😖,
All is NOT well. Billions have lost the help that they need and deserve, all to give the oligarchs an unneeded tax break. The rich get richer and laugh down their noses at the rest of us.
Sharon, and it's so blatant, I can't believe people don't see that. They really must be living under a rock. Either that or no critical thinking skills WHATSOEVER!! 🥴😳
Susie, I agree with all your ideas about what is going on now. I know many that feel like us. I am amazed at what is happening in our country. Shocked, sad and disappointed. Never in my 70 yrs did I imagine what we seem to have become. And I believe in your right to express all of that. All that said, Sean is a beacon of truth and hope in this democrazy (yes my spelling). He has no fear. He has revealed everything he feared in life and laid bare his soul. I know he catches hell from letters about NOT TAKING a stand but I feel that I know what Sean believes. That is enough for me. This is like an unregulated forum. Rare. Name calling ain't gonna convince anyone to see "our light". Telling people they are in a cult or non thinking sheep ain't constructive. I have been called every name in the book on forums and chat rooms. It is childish and much like someone we know about. Sean promotes all the things we need more of. Love, kindness, empathy and treating others with decency. A Mr Rogers sort of guy. That is enough for me. If I want to read what is wrong with our world I just look at FB. We all don't have to agree about our country to love Sean and his stories. Your friend, Steve
Thanks, I really appreciate your input, Steve. It's obvious to me you definitely get it. Those who stay quiet. They are complicit with what's going on. Seaner is obviously coding to the thinkers in this thoughtful blog. You go, Seaner! We ALL love you! 👍❤️
Awesome beginning to my 4th of July holiday! So many things could have gone wrong and our country would have never made it to the beginning much less to our current position! We are a nation with great history, people and responsibility. We are a nation made of humans who are fallible but who try hard to be the best we can be! God Bless the USA!🇺🇸
Well said!
Of the People, By the People, For the People. Nine works, just nine. It has always struck me how simple those works are. More over how Powerful they are. Stand up straight and tall. Square up your shoulders. Chest out, gut in. Look straight ahead. Be proud, be DAMN PROUD of our Country on this day and every day. On this 249th. Independence Day. May GOD Bless the United States of America. EPG
amen !!!!
Amen!
Sadly, in this 21st century we have zero leadership in Congress. The people we elected have just proven that the few who were protesting gutting of Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and school lunches for poor kids so tax cuts for billionaires and billions can be allocated to the removal of anyone the leadership of this country deems a criminal, were bought off with a "Swag Bag" of signed memorabilia made in China. This spending bill was not the Hollywood Oscars and the "Swag Bag" had nothing in it of any monetary value. How cheaply our country was given away. Nothing matters anymore but the demands of one individual that would be a king.
You are absolutely right.
I can’t understand why people don’t see what’s happening!
But until it affects them directly, they won’t.
The people who fought in the Revolutionary War — including a direct ancestor of mine, only a teen newly arrived from Ireland — sought to break away from the oppressive monarchy of England.
Feels like we’ve come full circle though.
Our nation started messy and has remained messy ever since. Nothing like America has ever been done before, at least not how we’ve done it. We have lost our way a lot but, that seems to come with the territory when you attempt to let citizens of all persuasions have so much say and so much personal freedom. I believe it’s that freedom… the liberty itself that holds it all together. We are only children compared to the millennium-aged Old World. Like young teens that bear the stretch marks of an unprecedented growth spurt, we are often times gangly, inappropriate, and awkward. We say and do the wrong things some times. But, we continue to grow into something that has great potential. I hope we get there. Happy Independence Day! It is right to celebrate.
Thank you, General Washington. Without you, who knows what might have happened.
Oh Mike, that was so well put! Thank you!!!
Thank you, Sheri!
❤️💕 Happy Fourth of July!
Probably will have to put ear plugs in my dogs' ears. She always thinks a big storm is coming.
We are already having fireworks in our neighborhood. My dogs and cat get so scared. I love fireworks but, they sure do a number on my pets. I hope people don’t shoot them off for a week or so. Just do them today and get done.
😩
🥲🥲 most hide under the bed!
I believe Paul Harvey’s, “Our Lives Our Fortunes Our Sacred Honor” would be another good story to listen to this day! I love my country…..I’m honored to be an American and I’m truly thankful to be celebrating its 249th birthday! God has truly blessed us!
Thanks for the Paul Harvey thread. Excellent reminders of founders.
Last week I made a comment that was not meant to be political but it was taken the wrong way. I got my wrist slapped by a few readers, I apologized because the beauty of this site is there are no political arguments, battles or wars. So, I apologized and I believe I was blacklisted because I haven’t seen many of my posts since then.
Sean’s post today was about the birth of our country and how Washington was just a man like everyone else and yet had the leadership skills to sign a piece of paper that was the birth of this country. That’s all this is meant to be, Sean trying to educate and say Happy Birthday America. Take political discussions elsewhere.
One cannot have their heads in the sand. I loved Sean's article today, but it was political, as political as he ever allows, and good for him. Washington was an exemplary leader, and met issues/problems head on. The comparison to him and what we have today could not be more startling. We cannot turn away from that fact.
I am choosing to celebrate the ideals they held during that time, when we fought together, for the greater good of all Americans.....
We are unique. We the People. Nothing grand. Just "people." We have a perspective unlike anyone else. Most of us are striving to keep "the Grand Experiment" true to its original promise. "WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands . . . We hold these truths to be self-evident. . . ." Words that stir the heart and soul, words that the people know as if it were branded into their being. Then, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." And it is born. For 2 and a half centuries, We the People have been and are bred to the bone for this. I've never been more proud to one of that motley, unique, fierce coterie called We the People.
They are beautiful, inspiring words indeed, but words that our so-called prez has simply never read. He cares not that they were ever said. Nor do his cabinet illegal do-nothings, nor do the lazy, sleazy, scared Congress. I am counting the days until they all are thrown out on their collectives butts.
Perhaps you need to take a moment and use critical thinking skills to separate the propaganda from the mainstream media from the reality of what this president is doing to return our country to its glory days. You are clearly misguided and, as a result, a puppet for the mainstream media.
You have no idea of me or my "critical thinking skills". You are insulting to someone you don't even know. If you want to discuss positions in a polite manner, that's fine, but if all you want to do is engage in insults, I am not interested. Misguided? A puppet? Propaganda?? "Our glory days"?? Chasing out immigrants who have no criminal record, with the use of secret masked agents? Ignoring the Constitution? Slashing health programs for the working class? Ignoring due process? I would ask you exactly the same that you've asked me. If it makes you feel better to engage in negative language, believe all of the crap that you read on Fox or other far right sites, knock yourself out. Just leave me out of it. I have every right to say what I think without scorn or snark. Shame on your words. I am sure you will respond to my comment with more scorn. Go for it. Just don't expect a reply from someone I have never met who doesn't respect any other opinion except her own. Why am I not surprised?
Amazing story about the Revolution to create a new government and throw off the shackles of the British.I hope we can unite once again like that before this wonderful experiment dies a slow death from greed and selfishness and hate and anger fueled division.
I'm not sure if this was meant to express gratitude for America's freedom, or if it is a cynical imposition on actual historical facts. In 1783 George Wahington was only 51 years old; not an old man. Many of the belittled leaders gave up everything they had to secure our freedom. Please don't impose personal politics on actual history. GOD BLESS AMERICA. He secured our freedom to disagree peacefully.
The average age of death back then was 35 years old. Washington was an old man at 51.
But two hundred years ago, fifty looked a lot older than it does now. Just look at the Andy Griffith reruns. The people look so old but, they aren’t nearly as old as they look.
Thank you Hall. A voice of wisdom.
If only we had an honest, intentional, patriotic Leader on this day…
And, fortunately, you do. We all do. If you would take the time to use critical thinking skills to truly appreciate what our president is bringing to this office, instead of allowing the MSM to pollute your mind, you would have a better understanding of how this country is benefiting from our current president.
Most succinct wrap up ever. “Well anyway, we won the war.” I gotta admit, I had a bit of an allergic reaction when I read Washington’s confession of going blind in the service of his country. Something made my eyes water spontaneously. 🥲 Happy birthday to our blessed mess of a country.
Have a safe and happy 4th, everybody.
Remember this important safety tip: "After you light the fuse, don't forget to throw the firecracker."