LETTER TO THE EDITOR / ONE NATION INDIVISIBLE . . LIBERTY AND JUSTICE . . FOR ALL
Roger C. Kostmayer
The Pledge of Allegiance has been a fundamental part of American culture for 125 years, and it united Americans during WWI, WWII and the Cold War with the USSR. Essentially, the pledge says Americans couldn’t be divided one against another (as the Russians and the President have successfully done); that freedom is our heritage; and that we are a nation of fair laws where no one is above the law & even the most humble are guaranteed equality.
Most Americans make it clear that they want people and politicians to work together, to be respectful, and to believe in the pledge values. But, somehow, it has become increasingly difficult.
Historians point to the cumulative impact of events like: the 1990s when Speaker Gingrich radicalized partisanship and shut the government down; the Bush v Gore election in 2000 when the Supreme Court chose our President; VP Cheney & the Neo Cons’ Iraq invasion based on falsehoods about WMDs; Sen. McConnell’s commitment to obstructing the first African-American president to insure he wouldn’t be reelected, and then he violated the Constitution by preventing hearings or “advice and consent” for SC nominee Judge Garland. The questionable 2016 election and the Robert Meuller investigation have obviously heightened division and lowered civility. Sadly, the American tradition of coming together in difficult times and putting country first has been seriously eroded.
President Trump isn’t the cause of our current condition, but he is now the catalyst that prevents correction. The persons both responsible for where we are, and responsible for bringing the nation back to its norms and Constitutional traditions are – us.
President John F. Kennedy famously said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”.
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How you became a Leftist propagandist and why, is something we all wonder, Kostmayer. We all know where you stand and it is not for the American way!
Most patriots are truly grateful to have a President such as Donald Trump. No, he doesn’t mince words and he is not PC but he’s as solid a leader we’ve had in a long, long time. Civility? What civility? Only results count and people love a benevolent dictator, one who cares for the nation and isn’t sold out to external interests or deep state agenda.
Embrace him with all your might, as your whining accomplishes nothing but to bring further malaise and suspicion of ulterior motives for your rants.
Mr. Kostmayer’s letter addressed the intent of the Pledge of Allegiance, not “leftist propaganda” or a “deep state agenda.” The word “indivisible,” furthermore, unlike the words “under God,” respects the separation of church and state, just one of many American values Donald Trump and his hateful administration have debased. Trump the businessman was an embarrassment to the civilized world long before he made the foolish mistake of seeking public office, and Democratic control of the House of Representatives will hasten his inevitable downfall. Those who defend “a benevolent dictator,” those responsible for all the “whining,” “malaise,” and “rants” described in a previous comment, are on the wrong side of history. We would enjoy more civility if we had an educated population.
True patriots do not embrace Donald Trump. His destroying our democracy and global leadership one day at a time.
George Winston, you are delusional.
So sad to have to apologize for our President.
Elaine … Trump undermines the courts, throws out election fraud charges with no facts, only believes in due process when it suits him politically, tarnishes our alliances and global relatioships, and embraces our enemies. What part of this don’t you understand?
President Trump is the best thing that has happened to America since we started this country. He is bringing back the real America and driving out you Leftist bloodsuckers and commie infiltrators like it should have been done years ago. You Lefty bums can’t stand to have to pay your way, to work for your keep and to respect our Flag and Constitution. Go back the Russia where you belong and clear our air!
Thank you Mary, the truth hurts those libs get it put to them.
OMG, what’s the matter with us?
GET THE FACTS!
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/02/gop-base-poverty-snap-social-security/516861/
Embraces our enemies? You truly are truly delusional, George. Go home. Go back to your coloring books.
Elaine E. Rachal, aside from inane insults to those with whom you disagree, you fail to offer any face-based refutation to their assertions, most of which can easily be researched.
In this particular manner, you do bear a striking resemblance to 45: attack and insult, and the facts bedamned.
In real terms, there is but one political party, the party that produces and creates wealth. The leeches, representing the flip side of the coin, are given the same measure of legitimacy as the producers. This so-called parity among the 2 party system is a far cry from true pluralism at work. While it gives the illusion of equality, it invariable denegrates the side that not only pays its was but produces a surplus.
Now that jobs are available for anyone who is willing to work, what is the excuse for not rolling up one’s sleeves? Are some afraid that good honest work will get in the way of their protesting?
To that end, every excuse in the book is given as to why producers are the bad guys and the produceer in chief a tirant who has no manners, intellect, civility, finesse, etc. As those are desirable traits of a leader and an achiever?
Are you serious?