the left and the right have problems… but i don’t think the “middle” is always a good place. The middle is oftentimes where both sides concede where they actually are right. And who wins in such a scenario? No one. How about space where they can agree to be calm (no violence, no name calling, no questioning the other’s motives) and agree to disagree on the issues where they have ideological differences and at that point see where they can find agreement on?
Why do you think that the left would want to tear this down? It is probably the most symbolic evidence associated with the ideology?
Bit of a history lesson if you’d care to understand why, in 1885, France gave it to the citizens of America:
In 1865, Edouard de Laboulaye(a French political thinker, U.S. Constitution expert, and abolitionist) proposed that a monument be built as a gift from France to the United States in order to commemorate the perseverance of freedom and democracy in the United States and to honor the work of the late president Abraham Lincoln. Laboulaye hoped that by calling attention to the recent achievements of the United States, the French people would be inspired to create their own democracy in the face of a repressive monarchy. In 1865, France was divided between people who were still committed to the monarchy and people who supported the Enlightenment ideals (the belief that people had natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). It was the hope of many French liberals that democracy would prevail and that freedom and justice for all would be attained.
Notice the use of the description “French Liberals”
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
I don’t think it’s liberals that have a problem with the Statue of Liberty.
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OK, I misspelled tear. But I think you get my point.
Corrected pic.
the left and the right have problems… but i don’t think the “middle” is always a good place. The middle is oftentimes where both sides concede where they actually are right. And who wins in such a scenario? No one. How about space where they can agree to be calm (no violence, no name calling, no questioning the other’s motives) and agree to disagree on the issues where they have ideological differences and at that point see where they can find agreement on?
While I totally agree with this, and for both our Nations, I find myself surprised that you proposed it.
It seems contrary to some of your other postings: unless you were just having fun playing the political game for shits and giggles.
Why do you think that the left would want to tear this down? It is probably the most symbolic evidence associated with the ideology?
Bit of a history lesson if you’d care to understand why, in 1885, France gave it to the citizens of America:
In 1865, Edouard de Laboulaye(a French political thinker, U.S. Constitution expert, and abolitionist) proposed that a monument be built as a gift from France to the United States in order to commemorate the perseverance of freedom and democracy in the United States and to honor the work of the late president Abraham Lincoln. Laboulaye hoped that by calling attention to the recent achievements of the United States, the French people would be inspired to create their own democracy in the face of a repressive monarchy. In 1865, France was divided between people who were still committed to the monarchy and people who supported the Enlightenment ideals (the belief that people had natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). It was the hope of many French liberals that democracy would prevail and that freedom and justice for all would be attained.
Notice the use of the description “French Liberals”
@spitfire3dc Well said.
I don’t believe you are a bad person deep down, but your rage is so misguided.
This white house only confuses matters more for people who are misguided. Sad.
Build a mirror.
Hhhmmm…
DEAR AMERICA,
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
I don’t think it’s liberals that have a problem with the Statue of Liberty.
@luftballooneyegouge OH man, this song is so cool! I love XTC, but I didn’t know this song. Thank you so much. It’s good to smile.
@Gina
Why? Havn’t you been smiling? It’s one of the most useful tools in your free-range hemp paracord macrame elvish +5 utility belt.
“Just an observation.”
Jamil Smith ✔ @JamilSmith
All these folks worried about erasing history when the Confederate statues come down will be thrilled to learn about the existence of books.