Patriotism - United In One Cause
In 1776, early American patriot Samuel Adams opened a talk to the Massachusetts state assembly with these words, “We are on this continent - to the astonishment of the world – three million souls united in one cause.”
I am sure the founding fathers had their differences, but they had a common goal. And as a result, the world saw this brave new nation united; the United States of America.
I am sad to say that our “united” meter in America is bottoming out today. Ironically it is the yearly State of the Union event that clearly demonstrates our lack of unity. It doesn’t matter if the President is a Democrat or Republican. The President makes a point and more often than not, half the Congress stands while the other half sits with arms crossed, pouting, or even heckling. Three million souls united? We can’t even unite 540 Senators and Representatives.
Do you remember the last time we as Americans were united? I’m guessing it was 9/11. I remember the entire Congress standing together shortly after 9/11 in response to a speech by President Bush. It seemed that most of the nation was right behind them. It was an awful time, but we were indeed united.
It is no longer so. I still see the bumper stickers that say, “9/11 We Will Not Forget”, but some memories certainly seem to have vanished. Hindsight turns into blame; conspiracy theories run rampant; it’s all Bush’s fault; it’s the fault of the CIA …or the FBI; let’s point fingers at the war in Afghanistan or Iraq; no, lets be divisive over the Patriot Act. Politics fueled by the press has returned in the worst way with a vengeance.
What will it take for us to be united again? A President like Reagan who can make people proud to be Americans again? Another 9/11 disaster, God forbid? Or maybe - just maybe - it’s up to you and me.
That’s right. Do your part to foster unity and patriotism in your circle of influence. Vote for people who will bring back national pride and a common purpose. Be leaders and choose leaders who believe that America’s best days are ahead of us and not behind us. Each act you and I make can be a brush stroke towards the masterpiece of a renewed and united American patriotism.
One more brush stroke: work hard to get the right people elected; but before you call yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent; before you call yourself a Conservative, Liberal, or Moderate; be proud to say that you are an American. A citizen of the United States of America. And remember, as in Samuel Adams’ day, the world is watching.
Steve
Steve Adams was born and raised in Ohio, graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Computer Science degree in 1988, and subsequently moved to Lexington KY. He has worked at Lexmark International since 1989 and has been a Part Time Local Pastor at St. Luke UMC since 2004. He is married with two children. He is not politically correct, but is politically active. He is a registered Republican, married to a registered Democrat, and running for President of the United States as a write-in candidate on the independent ticket. No joke. You can read all about it on www.PresidentAdams.com or e-mail Steve directly at Steve@PresidentAdams.com.
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I am sure the founding fathers had their differences, but they had a common goal. And as a result, the world saw this brave new nation united; the United States of America.
I am sad to say that our “united” meter in America is bottoming out today. Ironically it is the yearly State of the Union event that clearly demonstrates our lack of unity. It doesn’t matter if the President is a Democrat or Republican. The President makes a point and more often than not, half the Congress stands while the other half sits with arms crossed, pouting, or even heckling. Three million souls united? We can’t even unite 540 Senators and Representatives.
Do you remember the last time we as Americans were united? I’m guessing it was 9/11. I remember the entire Congress standing together shortly after 9/11 in response to a speech by President Bush. It seemed that most of the nation was right behind them. It was an awful time, but we were indeed united.
It is no longer so. I still see the bumper stickers that say, “9/11 We Will Not Forget”, but some memories certainly seem to have vanished. Hindsight turns into blame; conspiracy theories run rampant; it’s all Bush’s fault; it’s the fault of the CIA …or the FBI; let’s point fingers at the war in Afghanistan or Iraq; no, lets be divisive over the Patriot Act. Politics fueled by the press has returned in the worst way with a vengeance.
What will it take for us to be united again? A President like Reagan who can make people proud to be Americans again? Another 9/11 disaster, God forbid? Or maybe - just maybe - it’s up to you and me.
That’s right. Do your part to foster unity and patriotism in your circle of influence. Vote for people who will bring back national pride and a common purpose. Be leaders and choose leaders who believe that America’s best days are ahead of us and not behind us. Each act you and I make can be a brush stroke towards the masterpiece of a renewed and united American patriotism.
One more brush stroke: work hard to get the right people elected; but before you call yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent; before you call yourself a Conservative, Liberal, or Moderate; be proud to say that you are an American. A citizen of the United States of America. And remember, as in Samuel Adams’ day, the world is watching.
Steve
Steve Adams was born and raised in Ohio, graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Computer Science degree in 1988, and subsequently moved to Lexington KY. He has worked at Lexmark International since 1989 and has been a Part Time Local Pastor at St. Luke UMC since 2004. He is married with two children. He is not politically correct, but is politically active. He is a registered Republican, married to a registered Democrat, and running for President of the United States as a write-in candidate on the independent ticket. No joke. You can read all about it on www.PresidentAdams.com or e-mail Steve directly at Steve@PresidentAdams.com.
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