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Happy July 4th

July 4, 2020 by 33 Comments

Thank you to a great country with wonderful Americans who took me in.

A country in which people I think highly of share these common traits, as Thomas L. Friedman explained in his recent opinion essay:

“Respect science, respect nature, respect each other.”

Notes:

  • Inspired by Beth (again) in Alive on all Channels: “If they come for the innocent without stepping over your dead body, cursed be your religion and your life.” — Ciaron O’Reilly, Catholic Worker
  • Photo via Great Falls Tribune
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  1. beth says:
    July 4, 2020 at 7:35 am

    yes, yes, yes. happy 4th, dk

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  2. 600sheffield says:
    July 4, 2020 at 8:09 am

    Very glad you are here….

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  3. Kiki says:
    July 4, 2020 at 8:43 am

    Happy 4th of July! Both, T.L. Friedman’s and C O’Reilly’s words should be engraved in everyone’s heart and soul…..

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  4. sloppy buddhist says:
    July 4, 2020 at 9:22 am

    Lovely 🤓 Enjoy your day sending joy from the north ✌️☀️smiles Hedy

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  5. Erica/Erika says:
    July 4, 2020 at 11:13 am

    I love the word “respect” David! The common denominator for all of life’s interactions. 🙂

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  6. Michael Zahaby says:
    July 4, 2020 at 11:44 am

    Happy Fourth from one New American to another. Second favorite holiday after Thanksgiving.

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  7. seaangel4444 says:
    July 4, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    Happy 4th to my fellow Canadian/American. Super grateful they let me in too, David. 🙂 Cher xo

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  8. emjayandthem says:
    July 4, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Happy Independence day from another Canadian/American. so glad to be a citizen and proud to “know” you” — Bests! MJ

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  9. Jim Borden says:
    July 4, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Thomas Friedman is one of my favorite writers/columnists, and this essay further solidifies that opinion. The bumper sticker could be even shorter: RESPECT…
    Happy 4th!

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  10. Looking for the Light says:
    July 4, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Not a native New Yorker? I missed that. Where are you from and how long have you been here. I know you’ve been here a long time, or so i think. Happy 4th to you!

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  11. broadsideblog says:
    July 4, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Happy 4th. I’m glad they let us both in. It’s been quite the ride.

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  12. Karen Lang says:
    July 4, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    They are lucky to have you!!! Happy 4th to you all 👏🎉👏🎉

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  13. Writer Lori says:
    July 4, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    Happy 4th, pal! So happy to claim you as one of our own. And have always admired Thomas Friedman….wise man.

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  14. Dale says:
    July 5, 2020 at 10:19 am

    Thank you.for the link to that brilliant essay.
    That should be Biden’s catch phrase…

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  15. Margie.Merc says:
    July 6, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Thanks for linking to that page. I had not seen that article and I truly believe that respecting science, nature and each other is pretty simple thing to do. When doing so, one is enlightened, hopeful and becomes a better person!

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  16. Scott K Marshall says:
    July 14, 2020 at 3:13 am

    A belated Happy July 4th

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