Great column, Don. The tribute you pay to George Washington makes me want to strangle every son of a bitch that tries to destroy the history of our nation.
Even Grok can't seem to find that meme of God, Washington, Lincoln, Trump. Would you be able to provide a link? Thanks in advance.
I live about 50 miles from Jefferson's House, and before the tour went Woke, made it a point to go through each and every year. As I go through, I always reflect(ed) on the probabilities of finding so many brilliant and courageous men in one place at one time. Now they can't even have a proper Christmas here in Virginia: nobody can find three wise men or a virgin.
The story of America is so great that all other nations on earth have either tried to copy it or destroy it. Humble, moral courage does that, as Washington demonstrated.
There are many good presidents in history, but only one or two great ones. Washington was a great one.
And then today, Biden, a dude of perfidy, petty power plays, and horrible morals and temperament, supporting a life of crime. Oh, and in the business of selling out that very same country.
Before turning to this, I had texted my sons: Happy Real Man’s Day! Raise a glass to George Washington. May his descendants rise up!
My oldest replied: Yes, may they rise up indeed. How wonderful would it be that true men of God, with proper education and character return (or begin) to leading this country?
Needless to say, they both follow you, and I think bc of them, others are too.
Touch poll choice for me today. While I have the upmost respect for Abraham Lincoln, I lived when Ronald Reagan was President so I felt firsthand what greatness is.
I was talking with a friend about Trump and his accomplishments as president. She said she hated Trump and his childish behavior. I said I understand but suggested she set that aside and focus on what he does,, not so much on what he says. Then I said, like our Founding Fathers, Trump is risking his life, his fortune and his sacred honor for our benefit and asked, "Who else is doing that?" She went silent and had to admit to this fact. Trump could have easily retired from politics, but he didn't. He is risking everything to make America great again...everything. This great problem solver was sent by God at this, our time of greatest need. There is no other explanation. He is strikng fear in the hearts of the Godless vermin inhabiting our government. Conventional jail time is way too good for them. They deserve far worse for what they've done.
I'm so old that I remember the Washington Senators playing in the major leagues. They were so lousy the saying was, "Washington, first in war, first in peace, and last in the American League."
I'm saddened by the idea that school children today aren't getting even 1% of the history lesson that Don provided here. They don't learn how great and brave these men were. Instead they are portrayed as evil conquerors. I noticed this morning the neighbor kids went to school instead of celebrating our first President's birthday at home like most of us did as kids.
This is a movement to downplay our nation's history and pride. This is part of the New World Order that George Bush spoke of. Could the school children in the future have a day off school for the birthday of Klaus Schwab?
All one need know about the esteem in which we should George Washington was enunciated by King George III of England who, when told by the American artist Benjamin West that Washington was going to resign, said "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." True then. True now. Washington's Farewell Address should be required reading in every school in this country. If you have never read it, please take the time to do so. You may find it here:
Pay particular attention to what is said about "party factions" and use it as a lens to view our contemporary situation, particularly in the democrat party, whose adherents seek not the benefit fo the country as a whole, but rather their own elevation to and continuation in power. Then reflect on his recognition that no political association can prosper unless its members have good moral character, then see how many contemporary politicians you can name who qualify. Finally, recognize how utterly America has ignored his sage advice to "avoid foreign entanglement," when we have negotiated treaties of defense with half the countries on Earth. We have ignored Washington's cagacity for too long. Let us hope it is not an irretreivable mistake.
"He could have been king". IIRC when King George heard that Washington had relinquished his commission as commander in chief of the continental army and retired to private life he is said to have remarked "If he did that he will be the greatest man in history". How true.
I loved visiting Mount Vernon, and seeing the Key to the Bastille that the Marquis de Lafayette du Motier sent to his adoptive Father, in the glass case by the stairwell; has been hanging there since ~1790. Lafayette was a young wealthy 19 y/o French nobleman that came to the colonies, supported Washington and prevented those jealous from firing George Washington for false rumors - the Conway Cabal (sound familiar?). Washington let him charge tho redoubts in the Seige of Yorktown.
The extended house tour visits the basement with the original cornerstone, ‘LW’ from his half-brother Lawrence, who served in the Caribbean under Admiral Vernon.
Douglas Southall Freeman’s 7 volume Biography of Washington is incredible in its depth of the world GW was going to enter and what he did in it….
This was a tough vote. Lincoln, because he successfully guided us through a civil war, and paid with it from an assassins bullet, thus changing the future irrevocably. Jefferson, because he understood the value of the Louisiana Purchase and realized as much as we wanted to be left alone that we would have a significant role to play in the world and set us on the path to doing so. Reagan because he took a faltering light and restored it to its glory, and my hope that he made it strong enough to withstand its current crisis.
I voted Reagan, but any of the three could take it. Washington was and will be forever one of the greatest men who ever lived, who walked away from power when it was in his hand, something never done before or after. He very well may have had the hand of divine providence on his shoulder, for who knows how the almighty chooses to work among his creation. To those who would attempt to tear him down, I can only say you are small , and your un-importance and pettiness and uselessness is there for everyone to see.
Thank you for the reminder history lesson, Don! I learned all of that so long ago, back when a year of real American history was required in high school to graduate, that a lot of it was lost to memory.
IIRC, congress changed Washington’s Birthday to “President’s Day” during the Clinton administration and I was horrified that we were being forced to include vermin excrement like him in the list of honorees for that day. I’m doubly horrified that 0bama and Pedo Joe are now on the list.
Washington must be grinding his wooden teeth into sawdust at what has been allowed to happen to his glorious creation.
I am dazzled, stunned and overcome by the brilliance of today’s column.
Great column, Don. The tribute you pay to George Washington makes me want to strangle every son of a bitch that tries to destroy the history of our nation.
Even Grok can't seem to find that meme of God, Washington, Lincoln, Trump. Would you be able to provide a link? Thanks in advance.
I live about 50 miles from Jefferson's House, and before the tour went Woke, made it a point to go through each and every year. As I go through, I always reflect(ed) on the probabilities of finding so many brilliant and courageous men in one place at one time. Now they can't even have a proper Christmas here in Virginia: nobody can find three wise men or a virgin.
The story of America is so great that all other nations on earth have either tried to copy it or destroy it. Humble, moral courage does that, as Washington demonstrated.
There are many good presidents in history, but only one or two great ones. Washington was a great one.
And then today, Biden, a dude of perfidy, petty power plays, and horrible morals and temperament, supporting a life of crime. Oh, and in the business of selling out that very same country.
Don, that was outstanding! God bless you.
Before turning to this, I had texted my sons: Happy Real Man’s Day! Raise a glass to George Washington. May his descendants rise up!
My oldest replied: Yes, may they rise up indeed. How wonderful would it be that true men of God, with proper education and character return (or begin) to leading this country?
Needless to say, they both follow you, and I think bc of them, others are too.
Touch poll choice for me today. While I have the upmost respect for Abraham Lincoln, I lived when Ronald Reagan was President so I felt firsthand what greatness is.
I was talking with a friend about Trump and his accomplishments as president. She said she hated Trump and his childish behavior. I said I understand but suggested she set that aside and focus on what he does,, not so much on what he says. Then I said, like our Founding Fathers, Trump is risking his life, his fortune and his sacred honor for our benefit and asked, "Who else is doing that?" She went silent and had to admit to this fact. Trump could have easily retired from politics, but he didn't. He is risking everything to make America great again...everything. This great problem solver was sent by God at this, our time of greatest need. There is no other explanation. He is strikng fear in the hearts of the Godless vermin inhabiting our government. Conventional jail time is way too good for them. They deserve far worse for what they've done.
I'm so old that I remember the Washington Senators playing in the major leagues. They were so lousy the saying was, "Washington, first in war, first in peace, and last in the American League."
Washington is rolling over in his grave seeing what has become of the country he fought for and founded. FJB
I'm saddened by the idea that school children today aren't getting even 1% of the history lesson that Don provided here. They don't learn how great and brave these men were. Instead they are portrayed as evil conquerors. I noticed this morning the neighbor kids went to school instead of celebrating our first President's birthday at home like most of us did as kids.
This is a movement to downplay our nation's history and pride. This is part of the New World Order that George Bush spoke of. Could the school children in the future have a day off school for the birthday of Klaus Schwab?
All one need know about the esteem in which we should George Washington was enunciated by King George III of England who, when told by the American artist Benjamin West that Washington was going to resign, said "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." True then. True now. Washington's Farewell Address should be required reading in every school in this country. If you have never read it, please take the time to do so. You may find it here:
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/farewell-address
Pay particular attention to what is said about "party factions" and use it as a lens to view our contemporary situation, particularly in the democrat party, whose adherents seek not the benefit fo the country as a whole, but rather their own elevation to and continuation in power. Then reflect on his recognition that no political association can prosper unless its members have good moral character, then see how many contemporary politicians you can name who qualify. Finally, recognize how utterly America has ignored his sage advice to "avoid foreign entanglement," when we have negotiated treaties of defense with half the countries on Earth. We have ignored Washington's cagacity for too long. Let us hope it is not an irretreivable mistake.
"He could have been king". IIRC when King George heard that Washington had relinquished his commission as commander in chief of the continental army and retired to private life he is said to have remarked "If he did that he will be the greatest man in history". How true.
I loved visiting Mount Vernon, and seeing the Key to the Bastille that the Marquis de Lafayette du Motier sent to his adoptive Father, in the glass case by the stairwell; has been hanging there since ~1790. Lafayette was a young wealthy 19 y/o French nobleman that came to the colonies, supported Washington and prevented those jealous from firing George Washington for false rumors - the Conway Cabal (sound familiar?). Washington let him charge tho redoubts in the Seige of Yorktown.
The extended house tour visits the basement with the original cornerstone, ‘LW’ from his half-brother Lawrence, who served in the Caribbean under Admiral Vernon.
Douglas Southall Freeman’s 7 volume Biography of Washington is incredible in its depth of the world GW was going to enter and what he did in it….
This was a tough vote. Lincoln, because he successfully guided us through a civil war, and paid with it from an assassins bullet, thus changing the future irrevocably. Jefferson, because he understood the value of the Louisiana Purchase and realized as much as we wanted to be left alone that we would have a significant role to play in the world and set us on the path to doing so. Reagan because he took a faltering light and restored it to its glory, and my hope that he made it strong enough to withstand its current crisis.
I voted Reagan, but any of the three could take it. Washington was and will be forever one of the greatest men who ever lived, who walked away from power when it was in his hand, something never done before or after. He very well may have had the hand of divine providence on his shoulder, for who knows how the almighty chooses to work among his creation. To those who would attempt to tear him down, I can only say you are small , and your un-importance and pettiness and uselessness is there for everyone to see.
Thank you for the reminder history lesson, Don! I learned all of that so long ago, back when a year of real American history was required in high school to graduate, that a lot of it was lost to memory.
IIRC, congress changed Washington’s Birthday to “President’s Day” during the Clinton administration and I was horrified that we were being forced to include vermin excrement like him in the list of honorees for that day. I’m doubly horrified that 0bama and Pedo Joe are now on the list.
Washington must be grinding his wooden teeth into sawdust at what has been allowed to happen to his glorious creation.