Last year, Missouri’s dishonest, demagogic, shameful and seditious Senator Josh Hawley wrote a book. Incredibly, the legislative weasel, who hid in a closet while the insurrectionists he incited stormed the Capitol, picked masculinity as his subject. He titled his dreck as “Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs.”
“I thought about the book today because Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and many others, stand as totems for what I hope my son will never become, nor ever will be.”
Happy B-day to your son, and very sage advice. Unfortunately, these politicians have been corrupted by power as they rot and contort themselves in their own hubris and arrogance.
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power,”
—-Abe Lincoln (although some say it was mistakenly attributed). Either way, the adage or quote holds true…:)
Lucas Kunce is running to defeat the weasel Hawley in November. As a Democrat from a rather red town, he hasn't had much luck in elections here, but I will certainly be voting for him. Hope others will, too, if only to vote against Hawley who has never had Missourians', or even Americans', best interests at heart.
My great-nephews are 13 and 9. I’ve sent this along to my niece, saying it is good food for thought. In in my note, I said there are many ways to serve one’s country. As an example, I told her of a cousin (my first; her first once removed) whose son who was serving until illness forced him out and now is doing community service by working with children in need.
You are grounding your son in ways I hope will stick and with concepts I hope he will also question. May his 18th and his first vote be as meaningful as my 21st and my first vote nearly 56 years ago.
Proximity? I share your perspective of what a loving father would say to a son. I share everyone of your points, except I have daughters. May they meet like-minded partners. I grew up in Stirling. Went to WHRHS. My brother's first house was in North Plainfield. I remember the Stony Brook flood in '73. Maybe we just share the same water, ya think!?
It’s always very nice to have a wonderful son around to celebrate his birthday! AS YOU ALL KNOW THAT A BIRTHDAY IS ALWAYS A GREAT DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ~…! SO HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM GARY L WAGNER!!
Your son is very lucky to have you as a father. Wishing him well on his birthday.
“I thought about the book today because Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and many others, stand as totems for what I hope my son will never become, nor ever will be.”
Happy B-day to your son, and very sage advice. Unfortunately, these politicians have been corrupted by power as they rot and contort themselves in their own hubris and arrogance.
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power,”
—-Abe Lincoln (although some say it was mistakenly attributed). Either way, the adage or quote holds true…:)
May God bless your son and you, Steve.
Happy Birthday to your son!
Lucas Kunce is running to defeat the weasel Hawley in November. As a Democrat from a rather red town, he hasn't had much luck in elections here, but I will certainly be voting for him. Hope others will, too, if only to vote against Hawley who has never had Missourians', or even Americans', best interests at heart.
Be a good man. Be a good American.
I love you.
Your words are powerful in their simplicity.
1. Happy Birthday to your son Steve!
2. Fantastic advice to your son. Words to live by for sure!
Excellent, Steve. It appears your son is a fellow Taurus. Us old Tauruses say Welcome.
I won’t dwell in too much negativity in this post, but when I think of Hawley and others, one word does them justice: craven.
The dictionary says it is “contemptibly lacking even the rudiments of courage.”
My great-nephews are 13 and 9. I’ve sent this along to my niece, saying it is good food for thought. In in my note, I said there are many ways to serve one’s country. As an example, I told her of a cousin (my first; her first once removed) whose son who was serving until illness forced him out and now is doing community service by working with children in need.
You are grounding your son in ways I hope will stick and with concepts I hope he will also question. May his 18th and his first vote be as meaningful as my 21st and my first vote nearly 56 years ago.
You’re a good man, Steve
Thank you Steve for your gift that keeps on giving! I would say to all Be a gift that keeps on giving!
Very well said Steve. You are a true American patriot!
Happy Birthday to my wonderful grandson. Hoping you both have an amazing weekend together. Love you both so very much🥰
Steve-
Proximity? I share your perspective of what a loving father would say to a son. I share everyone of your points, except I have daughters. May they meet like-minded partners. I grew up in Stirling. Went to WHRHS. My brother's first house was in North Plainfield. I remember the Stony Brook flood in '73. Maybe we just share the same water, ya think!?
Happy birthday to your son, who is very handsome.
What an amazing post, and happy birthday to your son.
It’s always very nice to have a wonderful son around to celebrate his birthday! AS YOU ALL KNOW THAT A BIRTHDAY IS ALWAYS A GREAT DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ~…! SO HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM GARY L WAGNER!!