Barack Obama

[TracyCoxx]

We all know where the party lines are, but for the moment I would like to put politics aside. I think we can all agree that America is deeply divided now (of course, not as divided as it was during the Civil War), and don't count that among America's great attributes. There was a time when the two sides weren't so far apart right? So think back over the history of America what made America great? It doesn't sound like you think the 80s 90s or 00s display America's beauty, so let's scratch those off your list. In fact, let's all scratch off everything from the 70s on, since that's likely where we are going to be biased and divided again.

I would add to the list:
* America's natural resources
* The way America was created (at least most of how it was created)
* The fact that America was built through exploration and invention and at least until recently in our history has kept its drive for exploration and invention
* The Constitution and the wisdom of the founding fathers

This is one I'd like to add to the list:
* That anyone with enough drive can achieve their dreams

This has always been the American dream, so I would LIKE to put it on the list. The potential has been there for much of the population, but not always true for all of America's law-abiding citizens. Past the point of law-abiding citizens I draw a definite line.

p.s. and yes, hard tranny's are among America's Beauties!

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by TracyCoxx

This is one I'd like to add to the list:
* That anyone with enough drive can achieve their dreams

That's what I'm talking about. The "elected officials" and bureaucrats have a cynical view of the public being along the lines of "You are too much of an idiot to make basic decisions so we will make them for you." This is why things like Medicare/Universal Healthcare, Social Security, govt' takeover of the private sector is such a stupid idea. The spirit of competition and invention are squashed and replaced with the "lowest bidder" mentality.

Originally Posted by TracyCoxx

p.s. and yes, hard tranny's are among America's Beauties!

Unfortunately, they are being outsourced to Brazil and Thailand. Do your part to help out! Ride American!(tranny's that is!)

[randolph]

Hey!
Great posts! I agree with most of whats been said. I would like to add a word which sums up my view of America.
Patriotism
I remember how my grandfather loved the flag and put it out on Memorial day and forth of July. It also felt good to salute the flag.
We used to have respect for the country and the president even when we didn't agree with everything he did.
Maybe we need a tranny for president, any suggestions?