Great history lesson. America is not an accident. We started out with great men at the helm. We have had really bad people running a great country for a long time. We carry the whole world on our shoulders and mostly what we get for the trouble is abuse from inside and from without.
We had a reminder of Washington's miracle of standing for truth, freedom, and liberty this year with Donald Trump's mission and journey. Both will be forever stored in the history books.
What a year! Merry Christmas to all, and, thank you, Don, for your daily lessons of inspiration. Bless you, sir.
indeed, something went terribly wrong and now it's time to fix it. talk is cheap. trump MUST be protected from harm. if he goes, so goes maga.
the mistakes of president trump's first term and the 2020 election process cannot be repeated or our constitutional republic becomes problematic...at best.
i now ignore those not on the team that is required to save our country from the evils of woke, marxism, socialism, feminist ideology, weak men looking for sucker and other nefarious chicanery.
Merry Christmas, Don ~ you are a fantastic addition to our reading up here in Canada, where we work and wait for a new dawn, similar to what America is about to have in just a few short days. Hope for the world is surging; Bless you and your family at Christmas and always
My sons and I took two weeks and drove around the Maritime Provinces in August. Wonderful part of the world. Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and the Bay of Fundy. Absolute wonderful Canadians we met everywhere. This was a culture trip. We were very impressed. Thank you Canada.
Thank you for this reminder of our great country and the sacrifices made for Liberty. Without the Grace of God we would never have the Liberty that God gave us. Thank you Don!
Love it! Shawn Farash is hilarious; but Donald Trump himself is no slouch in the humor department. It's enough that Trump is clear-headed, courageous, a genuine leader, etc., but it is just icing on the cake and a special little gift to us all, that Trump is also very funny.
Trump has been under alot of pressure for a long time, I sort of think he is purely just having fun and blowing off steam with this Greenland, Canada, and Panama Canal stuff! We also have needed to blow off some steam, so it's fun for us to read about too. Make that the whole world that is chuckling along.
We should make a deal with Denmark and rehome our liberals to the northern interior of Greenland where they can shelter in safety away from MAGA, Christians and reality. For good measure we should include the invasive species that are plaguing many parts of the country. After all, they will still need their walkways shoveled, lawns mowed and food cooked
Introspectively, I observe at age 77 that my closest and longest-held friends are people who in big but un-noticed ways have gotten things done. Positive things, that have spread over a wide swath of other people. Not only are they my best friends, they are my heroes. Should I need to inhabit a fox-hole, they would be my first choices. Not perfect, not unlike myself, they understand the relationship between freedom and its defense. Thank you DS once again. And Merry Christmas to all.
At 23, writing to his brother of a battle exploit: " By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability and expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, altho' death was levelling my companions on every side. "
GEORGE WASHINGTON, LETTER TO JOHN A. WASHINGTON, JUL. 18, 1755 | FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1755
First in War. First in Peace. First in the hearts of his countrymen.
Coffee and Surber , the best way to start the morning . Thanks Don for the history nuggets ; even as a history / trivia buff I was unable of the veteran and picture story . Merry Christmas to all !
Home made Bailey's with my coffee; compliments of my wife who celebrated her birthday yesterday. I cooked up her favorite meal; big lobster tails from Maine; asparagus; both steamed; Caesar's salad doctored with tomatoes and croutons; Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc wine; and a desert we skipped; too full. We are blessed to be able to indulge like this. Coffee and Surber; perfect for this morning.
Great history lesson. America is not an accident. We started out with great men at the helm. We have had really bad people running a great country for a long time. We carry the whole world on our shoulders and mostly what we get for the trouble is abuse from inside and from without.
Time to put normal Americans first. MAGA.
Merry Christmas.
Developing America and the rest of the world has been very hard work and we will do so again!
Most of our leaders after the early 19tg century were corrupt compromised men. There were rare exceptions, yet America is stronger than its leaders.
Very well said. Merry Christmas.
Amen and Amen … and all the People said, Amen! 🇺🇸🙏
We had a reminder of Washington's miracle of standing for truth, freedom, and liberty this year with Donald Trump's mission and journey. Both will be forever stored in the history books.
What a year! Merry Christmas to all, and, thank you, Don, for your daily lessons of inspiration. Bless you, sir.
I am so excited and looking forward to the coming New Year, especially January 20! MAGA 2025!
Merry Christmas Don, and Surberites, One & All!
Praise be to God for the Most Wondrous Gift of His Son, Jesus!
i've been called a lot of things in my life but never a surberite. badge of honor.
You're a Surberite.
Thank you for the wonderful history lesson Don. God bless you your family and your readers. Merry Christmas. FJB
Thank you, Don, for continued inspiration and appreciation of our marvelous history.
Merry Christmas to readers everywhere. May we all have a healthy and happy New Year.
indeed, something went terribly wrong and now it's time to fix it. talk is cheap. trump MUST be protected from harm. if he goes, so goes maga.
the mistakes of president trump's first term and the 2020 election process cannot be repeated or our constitutional republic becomes problematic...at best.
i now ignore those not on the team that is required to save our country from the evils of woke, marxism, socialism, feminist ideology, weak men looking for sucker and other nefarious chicanery.
we swim or we drown.
Swim, swim, swim!
and Fight, Fight, Fight!
Counting the days, 27. https://scontent.fjbr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/471229224_9246037305416737_6972490836697123587_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=-7wSZ6RFdloQ7kNvgEfxihy&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fjbr1-1.fna&_nc_gid=ACqfFgQ-jf8S9Lbt3-pi8P1&oh=00_AYD3j4Q5mPC4Y6enGxJGSIAqZ74Si64R5d5ENbzxZdBcpA&oe=6771E6F1
Merry Christmas, Don ~ you are a fantastic addition to our reading up here in Canada, where we work and wait for a new dawn, similar to what America is about to have in just a few short days. Hope for the world is surging; Bless you and your family at Christmas and always
My sons and I took two weeks and drove around the Maritime Provinces in August. Wonderful part of the world. Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and the Bay of Fundy. Absolute wonderful Canadians we met everywhere. This was a culture trip. We were very impressed. Thank you Canada.
You're welcome. Did anyone apologize to you on your Canadian trip? haha.
Scouting out our new territory :)
Scout away! We're just waiting to be taken!
Thank you for this reminder of our great country and the sacrifices made for Liberty. Without the Grace of God we would never have the Liberty that God gave us. Thank you Don!
https://x.com/Shawn_Farash/status/1871722191605350471
This will put a Christmas smile on your face!
Love it! Shawn Farash is hilarious; but Donald Trump himself is no slouch in the humor department. It's enough that Trump is clear-headed, courageous, a genuine leader, etc., but it is just icing on the cake and a special little gift to us all, that Trump is also very funny.
Trump has been under alot of pressure for a long time, I sort of think he is purely just having fun and blowing off steam with this Greenland, Canada, and Panama Canal stuff! We also have needed to blow off some steam, so it's fun for us to read about too. Make that the whole world that is chuckling along.
It's about time we made the rest of the world nervous again...
I want us to MASA. Make America Sane Again.
mawna
Trump can have all three, including Canada given its current state.
I agree about Canada. Not so sure the Panama Canal is a joke. I believe he's serious about Greenland if he can pull it off.
We should make a deal with Denmark and rehome our liberals to the northern interior of Greenland where they can shelter in safety away from MAGA, Christians and reality. For good measure we should include the invasive species that are plaguing many parts of the country. After all, they will still need their walkways shoveled, lawns mowed and food cooked
Trump is a very funny man and Shawn Farash nails his humour!
Heck I think he will succeed, in at least some form. I understand there are other types of affiliations besides states that might work for Greenland.
Coffee and surber is my way to start the day too! Thanks Don.
Merry and blessed Christmas, everyone! We have SO much to be thankful for and now have hope for the future, too. God is good!
Yes He is! Merry Christmas.
Introspectively, I observe at age 77 that my closest and longest-held friends are people who in big but un-noticed ways have gotten things done. Positive things, that have spread over a wide swath of other people. Not only are they my best friends, they are my heroes. Should I need to inhabit a fox-hole, they would be my first choices. Not perfect, not unlike myself, they understand the relationship between freedom and its defense. Thank you DS once again. And Merry Christmas to all.
Excellent. Merry Christmas to all and to those who just can't say that, Happy Holidays as well. Have a safe, successful, healthy and happy 2025.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas y’all
howdie do to you too.
At 23, writing to his brother of a battle exploit: " By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability and expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, altho' death was levelling my companions on every side. "
GEORGE WASHINGTON, LETTER TO JOHN A. WASHINGTON, JUL. 18, 1755 | FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1755
First in War. First in Peace. First in the hearts of his countrymen.
When men were men at a very young age out of necessity.
Coffee and Surber , the best way to start the morning . Thanks Don for the history nuggets ; even as a history / trivia buff I was unable of the veteran and picture story . Merry Christmas to all !
Home made Bailey's with my coffee; compliments of my wife who celebrated her birthday yesterday. I cooked up her favorite meal; big lobster tails from Maine; asparagus; both steamed; Caesar's salad doctored with tomatoes and croutons; Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc wine; and a desert we skipped; too full. We are blessed to be able to indulge like this. Coffee and Surber; perfect for this morning.
Sounds delicious!