Geoausch

It began with  “fuck you!”  In essence, that’s what our founding fathers shouted to England and the rest of the world as they declared our independence.  It’s been a little over 230 years since that proclamation was made. Today, we celebrate that act and this independence.

Over that time, our nation evolved from the red-headed step-child of England to the world’s lone super power. We’ve had our share of bumps and bruises, but through it all we have proven to be the most creative, innovative and compassionate nation the world has ever seen.

We reached these great heights, not because of our government, but because of the people throughout this great nation’s history. We are an exceptional country full of exceptional people.  The exceptional are not exceptional by birth right, but because of their beliefs, a belief in “rugged individualism” and “self reliance,” a belief in the principles espoused in the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution, a belief that the common man is more capable and more competent than any elected official.  Today, we celebrate these principles.

Because of this, I am damn proud to be an American, regardless of who is in the White House. American pride is pride in the American people, not pride in the idiots in Washington. People like the men and women of our Armed Forces. Because of the bravery of this select group of exceptional Americans, some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are able to enjoy the freedoms we do today. Today, we celebrate these men and women.

Happy 4th of July and may God bless America!
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