I see it as more than slightly IRONIC that my Word For the Day in Latin for today was " Tyrannus " - Tyrant. I can't tell whether it was random or someone on staff was sending a subtle message about our current state of affairs. I will NOT BE attending ANY " Independence Day " observances as long as this current TRAVESTY of a MISADMINISTRATION is still in power. It would be hypocritical to do so. It's an insult to the spirit of TRUE DEMOCRACY & the spirits of those who gave their lives for it in this country.
The average working class / middle class American likely treasures what makes America great more than an ivory tower upper class elite who has NEVER HAD TO REALLY WORK A DAY IN THEIR ENTIRE BLOATED LIVES.
😃 You just reminded me that, in his first term, Trump thought Douglass was still alive. He probably thought the signing of the Declaration of Independence was “fake News.”
We-e-e-ll yeah! I guess he did. To trump, anything he doesn’t agree with IS “fake news,” otherwise he’d have to admit he doesn’t know what he’s talking about, or more simply, he’s no idea what your talking about. Hence the fake news about literally every sodding thing!. The guy is a buffoon, a dangerous one but a buffoon nonetheless.
Thank you for bringing this amazing speech to our attention. I was struck by this part which applies today as well with the horrendous treatment of the immigrants and the creation of concentration camps. The faux patriotism of the MAGA and the boasts and oppression of all the people by Trump fit this passage as well.
" your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy-a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the United States, at this very hour."
I see it as more than slightly IRONIC that my Word For the Day in Latin for today was " Tyrannus " - Tyrant. I can't tell whether it was random or someone on staff was sending a subtle message about our current state of affairs. I will NOT BE attending ANY " Independence Day " observances as long as this current TRAVESTY of a MISADMINISTRATION is still in power. It would be hypocritical to do so. It's an insult to the spirit of TRUE DEMOCRACY & the spirits of those who gave their lives for it in this country.
It is truly a day of freedom for the elites. With the Big, Beautiful Bill, they are free to continue exploiting the rest of us.
Like blood sucking leeches or parasites feeding off of our blood, sweat, tears & psyche. Parasites are in charge of the US.
And that is insulting to actual parasites! 😂
The average working class / middle class American likely treasures what makes America great more than an ivory tower upper class elite who has NEVER HAD TO REALLY WORK A DAY IN THEIR ENTIRE BLOATED LIVES.
Thank you for reminding us of these important truths!
That speech is even more compelling now as it was then. Trump has proven his distain for American "Independence" to be true!
😃 You just reminded me that, in his first term, Trump thought Douglass was still alive. He probably thought the signing of the Declaration of Independence was “fake News.”
We-e-e-ll yeah! I guess he did. To trump, anything he doesn’t agree with IS “fake news,” otherwise he’d have to admit he doesn’t know what he’s talking about, or more simply, he’s no idea what your talking about. Hence the fake news about literally every sodding thing!. The guy is a buffoon, a dangerous one but a buffoon nonetheless.
Thank you for bringing this amazing speech to our attention. I was struck by this part which applies today as well with the horrendous treatment of the immigrants and the creation of concentration camps. The faux patriotism of the MAGA and the boasts and oppression of all the people by Trump fit this passage as well.
" your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy-a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the United States, at this very hour."
It just shows us that history can give great insight to our issues today.
A marvelous address, read with such passion and sensitivity!
As we face this new look of tyranny, we need all words from the past. Unfortunately, today’s words mean little.
Amen!!!