It seems that all these MAGA voters just don't care of who died for this great nation, neither in the Civil War nor in WWII, when more than 400,000 US soldiers gave their lives to defeat fascism. Maybe having all these religious schools, home schooling, and lack of positive role models is finally catching up with us.
This isn't about mis- or disinformation. Our current times and the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election specifically are about selfishness without moral compass and lack of regards for the great American experiment. It is telling that especially so many young men voted for a demented 78 year old felon.
I know it's not PC, "woke" or polite, but I think the problem is stupidity. The MAGGOTS are stupid. There is no cure for stupid. I feel like I've been diagnosed with terminal cancer. None of the Maggots know this history, if they've heard of it, they don't understand it, they are not capable of abstract thought. And of course, Trump and his criminals counted on and took advantage of that stupidity. Tell them anything and they'll believe it. They've no idea what they've done and they've no morals.
I think it is naked greed on the part of Musk and Ramaswami in their push to dismantle government. Mor money for the morbidly rich and $7.25 per hour minimum wage for the peons!
In fifth grade I was the first kid to recite The Gettysburg Address in front of the class, word for word... without a mistake. Now, seventy-eight years old, I still haven't received the gold star sticker to put on my forehead.
I memorized it in third grade. Me and a lovely medical assistant tag teamed a recitation of it at my last appointment because my next appointment is set for November 19th next year!
Hearing these words makes me want to fight tyranny even harder. My family has been here for over 400 years, fought in every war American ever had, built this country with blood, sweat, toil, and treasure. I will not hand it over to ignorance, hatred, and greed.
Heather, I continue to be so grateful for all your knowledge and all the effort you put into keeping us informed of our country’s roots and current day events. I have learned more from you over the last year then all my 67 proceeding years. I am a far more informed citizen because of you. Thanks so much!
Let’s consider Lincoln’s words as we move forward to honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives to bring us thus far. And to fight for our future and our children and their children. Thank you for this reminder 🇺🇸
It's our turn; it's on our watch. If democracy survives it's on us to figure out how not to sink to their level, using their tactics- which we abhor, and lose our humanity (becoming just like them). Since our values include respect and love for others, peace, equality, kindness, inclusiveness etc, - there has to be a way forward to defend democracy without losing sight of the very values we cherish, right?
I don’t remember what grade I was in when I was required to memorize the Gettysburg Address. So much is said in so few words. We are indeed involved in a great struggle today, but not on a literal battlefield. The outcome could have far more significance than the battle of Gettysburg. There are forces engaged in destroying this great nation, and I wonder how the man trying to exact vengeance rather than defending this nation can be stopped.
It seems that all these MAGA voters just don't care of who died for this great nation, neither in the Civil War nor in WWII, when more than 400,000 US soldiers gave their lives to defeat fascism. Maybe having all these religious schools, home schooling, and lack of positive role models is finally catching up with us.
This isn't about mis- or disinformation. Our current times and the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election specifically are about selfishness without moral compass and lack of regards for the great American experiment. It is telling that especially so many young men voted for a demented 78 year old felon.
Who was supposed to educate them - Joe Rogan?
I have this same question.
I know it's not PC, "woke" or polite, but I think the problem is stupidity. The MAGGOTS are stupid. There is no cure for stupid. I feel like I've been diagnosed with terminal cancer. None of the Maggots know this history, if they've heard of it, they don't understand it, they are not capable of abstract thought. And of course, Trump and his criminals counted on and took advantage of that stupidity. Tell them anything and they'll believe it. They've no idea what they've done and they've no morals.
I think it is naked greed on the part of Musk and Ramaswami in their push to dismantle government. Mor money for the morbidly rich and $7.25 per hour minimum wage for the peons!
In fifth grade I was the first kid to recite The Gettysburg Address in front of the class, word for word... without a mistake. Now, seventy-eight years old, I still haven't received the gold star sticker to put on my forehead.
Gold Star for you
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Finally! You made my day Wanda!
My grade school class (Chicago Public School) each of us students were required to recite the Gettysburg address by heart.
In college my Italian language professor asked us to prepare a 5-10 minute speech. I translated the Gettysburg address into Italian!
Got an A! 😀
But your reminder earns you that star.
I memorized it in third grade. Me and a lovely medical assistant tag teamed a recitation of it at my last appointment because my next appointment is set for November 19th next year!
Lincoln's words are welcome as we Americans enter into another period of turbulence and instability.
Hearing these words makes me want to fight tyranny even harder. My family has been here for over 400 years, fought in every war American ever had, built this country with blood, sweat, toil, and treasure. I will not hand it over to ignorance, hatred, and greed.
Lincoln's speech was excellent. It is a sad time now that so many of our leaders seem to be headstrong working to do the opposite.
Your podcast brought tears to my eyes and made me feel sad. But thank you for reminding us of Lincoln’s poignant words.
"Dedicated here to the unfinsihed work..."
Heather, I continue to be so grateful for all your knowledge and all the effort you put into keeping us informed of our country’s roots and current day events. I have learned more from you over the last year then all my 67 proceeding years. I am a far more informed citizen because of you. Thanks so much!
As a Civil War buff, this was fantastic to listen to. Thanks, Heather.
its so sad that Lincoln'swords will be buried along with those graves. We are no longer a nation that strives for equality.
But let’s work toward that
Let’s consider Lincoln’s words as we move forward to honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives to bring us thus far. And to fight for our future and our children and their children. Thank you for this reminder 🇺🇸
He must be rolling in his grave!
It's our turn; it's on our watch. If democracy survives it's on us to figure out how not to sink to their level, using their tactics- which we abhor, and lose our humanity (becoming just like them). Since our values include respect and love for others, peace, equality, kindness, inclusiveness etc, - there has to be a way forward to defend democracy without losing sight of the very values we cherish, right?
I don’t remember what grade I was in when I was required to memorize the Gettysburg Address. So much is said in so few words. We are indeed involved in a great struggle today, but not on a literal battlefield. The outcome could have far more significance than the battle of Gettysburg. There are forces engaged in destroying this great nation, and I wonder how the man trying to exact vengeance rather than defending this nation can be stopped.
Thank you for providing such great color & context to Lincoln’s words. 💙
A very fitting reminder that I hope the new administration will remember and respect as they take the reins of government.