I just discovered that in 1926, the 4th of July was celebrated on July 5th because the 4th fell on a Sunday. I’ve complained about how even the teeny-tiny towns out here still had the parade on the 4th (not that I enjoy going to the parade) and no one really cared that it was on Sunday. It seems that our country used to be more respectful of the day. That makes me happy, and sad. Happy that people back then were more sensitive. Sad that times have changed so much.
And that’s putting it mildly.
This author doesn’t mince words when it comes to her belief about government and patriotism. While I think we all have a hard time rejecting the idea of patriotism, it is something to consider. The Nazi’s were being patriotic to support Hitler. Anything can–and will be–called patriotism. We should ascribe to a higher standard of right and wrong than that which is simply patriotic and non-patriotic.
…and I don’t even want to get a driver’s license, let alone an internet license, but that’s the idea in this article.
Here are some quotes my friend Pete Eyre collected…I “stole” some to put on my website, but I always enjoy perusing this more complete list.
The political games of the Republicans and Democrats (am I being redundant?) are noted here.
Here’s something that I’ve wondered about, but never put into words.
While the debate about national healthcare has died down, this video is still very funny.
A very interesting and detailed article, here.
