‘MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE’

          I LOVE AMERICA!!  It’s the land of my ancestors, my grandfathers and grandmothers, who helped build this great nation. This is MY country. It’s where I make my home, and I’m so very, very proud of her.... ALWAYS!

For good or bad, for better or worse, these here United States of America are THE BEST place in the whole world to live in. Yes, sir.... I know things ain’t perfect, but they’re still a dang sight better than anywhere else I ever heard tell of.

Some say this country's goin' to Hell in a hand basket. They cite current events from the news headlines. Well.... I'm here to tell you.... it may seem like it some days, but it just ain't so.

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Ever since Tommy Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence 239-years ago, this country has gone through and survived a whole lot worse than anything we’re lookin’ at, nowadays. A vicious Civil War, two global World Wars, a Great Depression, Integration, multiple terrorist-attacks, plus a whole lot more.... yeah.... I’m thinkin’ we’ve got this. What’s goin’ on nowadays ain’t nothin’ compared to what all this country has weathered, so far.

Where does this, my unwavering faith in America, come from, you might ask? It comes from my faith in her citizens and the infinite wisdom and foresight of our Founding Fathers.

WWII - 'The Greatest Generation'

 The American people are a breed apart from all others on this, God’s Green Earth. We’re proud, defiant, and resilient. We never give up, and we never back down. When a crisis arises, whether on the national-level or local, we come together as a family, regardless of our differences, to stand by one another during that time of need. For the time being, we are simply Americans.... not black or white, rich or poor, Democrat or Republican.... just Americans.

Despite what today’s agenda-driven media might try to tell you or how wishy-washy our elected officials may act, at times, the American people themselves are just as patriotic, today, and determined to preserve their freedoms and way of life as their grandparents and great-grandparents were before them.

'Our Founding Fathers'

 As for our Founding Fathers.... ol’ George Washington and the boys were arguably THE BRIGHTEST minds of theirs and our times. Dedicated to a higher purpose, they excelled in creating a republic ‘of The People, for The People, and by The People’, that’s not only designed to, but is destined, to last throughout the ages, provided that we adhere to the basic framework they laid down for us.

That, My Friend, is what fuels my unwavering faith in this great nation of ours. "My Country tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty, Of Thee I Sing!"

239-years and still goin’ strong!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!!!