246 years ago today a vote was taken on the Lee Resolution. It read, “These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and Independent States, that they are absolved of all allegiance to the British Crown and that all connection between them and the state of Great Britain is and ought to be totally dissolved.”
Currently, we are all so clogged with dead ideas passed from generation to generation that even the best of us don’t know the way out. We took pride in our American Revolution but we don’t know how to run it.
“I pray heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under its roof.”
Clearly, he didn't have someone like John McCain in mind.
Thank you for a needed look into our past. “Reconciled” is something we need so much more of.
I love your stuff. So intelligent and interesting
Thank you. I did not know of the significance of July 2. Happy Independence Day!
Thanks, Steve.
I look forward to this everyday 💙
Currently, we are all so clogged with dead ideas passed from generation to generation that even the best of us don’t know the way out. We took pride in our American Revolution but we don’t know how to run it.
Thank you Steve. Have an excellent 2nd
Steve Schmidt you are a true patriot and the
Gratitude I hold in my heart and respect for all you have done and continue to do for our country thank you, Marsha Shalloway
Beautiful, clear, informed, thought-provoking writing, as always.
Wish we still had your voice on msnbc.
Thanks for sharing this! Happy July 2nd to you too. If only ......
Thank you for your excellent, informed commentary.
A beautiful sentiment.
Please run for office. We need you.
It was FDR, I think, who had that quote carved into the State Dining Room mantlepiece.
Thank you, Steve.
“I pray heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under its roof.”
Clearly, he didn't have someone like John McCain in mind.