American Values: Then and Now

I commend to your thoughtful contemplation this article from the Daily Kos:
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/201...s-Then-and-Now

In it, author John B. Alexander offers the following gem:
"Many Americans believe our values include compassion, generosity, civility, accountability, loyalty, and truthfulness. Some even suggest that our national inception was divinely inspired. Though sometimes idealistically-tainted, America has served as an exemplary beacon of democracy; a bright shining light seen far and wide. However, as exemplified by our actions, the current reality is far more dark and sinister. Worse, the adulteration has been accomplished both wittingly and with the acquiescence of elected leaders. Those invertebrates too frequently have the support of their constituents; most of whom, while painfully ignorant of the facts, are vociferously opinionated on a myriad of issues."

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His use of "invertebrates" is amusing, and apt. May your version of divinity help us all, and may we do what we can to chart a new course; continuation of The Human Project seems to be dependent on it.