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Trump, Tanks, and Patriotism

Published on July 7, 2019 By sirrahc

“It seems anything this president does or tries to do, Democrats object and go after him for — and that’s just wrong. It’s gotten so tiresome.” — a New York-based attendee, father of four and a military veteran No sooner had Trump announced the “A Salute to America” event in Washington, D.C. and that he […]

On This 4th of July

Published on July 5, 2015 By sirrahc

Happy Independence Day, everyone! I hope y’all are enjoying your long holiday weekends! If you have been fortunate enough to have good weather, fantastic! My family didn’t plan any activities, and it’s just as well, because it has been raining on and off here all weekend. Even got a brief thunderstorm Saturday. But, rain or […]

President George W. Bush Speech on July 4, 2003

Published on July 3, 2013 By sirrahc

The following Independence Day speech was made by President George W. Bush a decade ago at the United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, in Dayton, Ohio, where he honored U.S troops and commemorated the 100th anniversary of flight. I considered editing it down a little, maybe taking out some of the introductory […]

Independence Day for Right-Wingers?

Published on June 30, 2011 By sirrahc

“Fourth of July celebrations in the United States shape the nation’s political landscape by forming beliefs and increasing participation, primarily in favor of the Republican Party,” according to a new study by two assistant professors from Harvard. What’s more, since the political right seems to have more successfully appropriated patriotism in 20th (and 21st?) century […]

A Patriot's Message

Published on July 2, 2010 By sirrahc

I considered holding off posting this until September 11th but decided that it was equally apropos for July 4th. It may be a bit idealistic, but I hope you will find it as affirming and inspiring as I do. If the immediate horror of 9/11 has dissipated, the attack nevertheless served as a profound reminder […]