When it comes to the Fourth of July, I always play it safe. I watch it on TV. This year’s finale featured the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. So, to celebrate American Indepence, we use a piece by a Russian composer, written for a victory over the French. I can actually see the point of this. Because in spite of the leanings of President Cheetos-Face and the current administration, we are a nation of immigrants (except of course if you’re Native American or First Nations). DIversity is the stregnth of America. Especially political diversity. America is one of the few countries where the political leanings can swing from one end to the other consistently and peacefully. All the back through to the administration of Eisenhower, both sides have had equal time in the White House.
All the answers don’t lie on just one side of the aisle. They’re on both sides. We are Americans. We are the answers….
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