I never claim to speak for all (though I rather assume immediate company - aka the AH community feels this way). :salute
That's a safe bet.
I was referring to certain recent articles in The Atlantic about how certain "others" viewed those that sacrificed.
Can't say more.
The mayor of D.C. wants to tear them all down as eye sores, now.
No. Please stop. I'm asking nicely.
You're right. I got this one wrong. Rename them, don't knock them down.
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:9328592189
Just stop. Start a new thread to make your political point. This one isn't for that.
Very political thread.
Just stop. Start a new thread to make your political point. This one isn't for that.
You make a post about memorials, which by their nature appeal to nationalism, and then complain about politics? You're a troublemaker.
Memorials, by their nature, honor the dead - not nationalism.
Actually, it seems apparent you're the one looking for trouble. I've asked you twice to stop, already. Your persistence is not appreciated. Don't let pride prevent you from realizing when you've over-stepped.
Abe was so well liked he was killed.
As was Kennedy.
Sometimes good men are not appreciated by their peers of their time.
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Eagler
That's what happens when you mess with the Illuminati's monetary Fed policy. Abe was knocked out the same way Kennedy was by the same families for the same reason. I think Abes money was called the "Greenback" at the time. Current events are very similar today.
There's probably room elsewhere for a conspiracy thread, too.
"Conspiracy" yeah okay. Show me how its not...
I also find it strange you would make a post about Lincoln given the current climate right now. Not sure what kind of discussion you are trying to have.
Stop.
Arlo, I wish you luck with this. Been doing a lot of research on cult psychology and it's very clear that discussion and debate is a lost cause.
That's ok. I'm not debating anything. I posted on the Lincoln Memorial, specifically highlighting the Gettysburg Address. I posted on the hallowed grounds of Arlington Cemetery, the U.S.S. Arizona, the bravery and sacrifice of U.S. Marines at both Belleau Wood and Iwo Jima. We can recognize these souls on other days than Memorial Day. But Lincoln and his address take on a stirring and haunting meaning, as of late (possibly even more so than when it was first delivered). If it is lost on some, so be it, but I refuse to suffer noise meant to drown it out.
"If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Arlo.... those are nice but being an American is so much more than just saying one is. Too many today claim to be and then destroy or attempt to destroy everything around them.
Want inspiration about being an American? Read Zinn's People's History of the United States.
The inspiration I'm intent on sharing involves uniting Americans rather than dividing. It involves reminding Americans that we're all Americans and ....
E pluribus unum
If what you say is true then you should know that it also means open discussion without trying to shutdown the conversation. The way you respond in these threads is as if you are the owner of the discussion and not open to conversation. That is not an honest approach to your admitted goal. When I called you a troublemaker I see you as daring anyone to disagree. That is dishonest if it is your intention. I stand my ground.
Since when are we not united?
Since the media is telling us we are not?
Since a segment of society shows they do not know how to not break the law and then not to resist arrest when they are caught?
America is united as it is going to get these days.
It has never been of one mind.
We are no more separate or united now than we have ever been.
It has just been exploited and the flames fanned for several reasons this go round.
Eagler
The inspiration I'm intent on sharing involves uniting Americans rather than dividing. It involves reminding Americans that we're all Americans and ....
E pluribus unum
Americans do not attack Americans and they do not need to be reminded they are Americans. They do not destroy our flag or kneel during our Anthem.
Americans do not attack Americans and they do not need to be reminded they are Americans. They do not destroy our flag or kneel during our Anthem.
OK, I'll play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNF28p6wkOs
- oldman
Americans don't hate Americans for practicing their rights. Find another thread to pee on. (Thank you in advance.) :)Just explaining to you the facts.
Just explaining to you the facts.
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Sadly only for about two weeks 19 years ago
Eagler
Sadly only for about two weeks 19 years ago
Eagler
Just explaining to you the facts.
Derp.