“Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, … Continue reading Random Quote for March 17, 2026
“The ingrained idea that, because there is no king and they despise titles, the Americans are a free people is pathetically untrue… There is a perpetual interference with personal liberty over there that would not be tolerated in England for a week.”~Margot Asquith British socialite and author Margot Asquith was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for February 02, 2026
“America is a hurricane, and the only people who do not hear the sound are those fortunate if incredibly stupid and smug White Protestants who live in the center, in the serene eye of the big wind.”~Norman Mailer American writer, novelist, essayist, journalist, columnist, filmmaker, poet, and playwright Norman Mailer was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for January 31, 2026
“We can’t be dominated by ruthless terrorism and the American principle is that we never will be.”~Jean Kennedy Smith American diplomat, activist, humanitarian, and author Jean Kennedy Smith was born on this day in 1928.
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