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I Could Sit Around and Bemoan

I could sit around and bemoan our country’s woes Pessimistically wrestle with the problems we face, Convince myself that all is lost, in our death throes See only a lousy future for the whole human race, I could spend time thinking about what seems wrong Perhaps, forgetting wars and disasters of the past Spend my time berating the present with a sad song. Stewing about just how long we as a nation will last. But, I still see promise in that “shining city on a hill,” I see the glass as half full, and sunrise in the morning We’ve survived wars and depressions, going strong still The times, yes, they are changing, new ways aborning. For every Donald Trump, I believe there is a Liz Cheney Who is standing up for truth and the American way, Good things in our country, convinced there are plenty I will stand up for our America … forever and a day! Written July 26, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/30/2022 9:23:00 AM

I wish the Liz Cheneys would speak out a bit louder than the Donald Trumps though. "For every Donald Trump, I believe there is a Liz Cheney Who is standing up for truth and the American way," - I love this optimism.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2022 10:52:00 AM

Gosh, I sure wish that Kinzinger guy was our representative instead of the nut-case we have!

Michael Tor

Date: 7/26/2022 4:45:00 PM

Your Patriotic vision is commendable my friend. What we see and feel is what is important to us. The American people are a great people with different views and truths. I respect all of them. We live in the greatest Country in the world and I always want it to be that way. I feel though that our freedoms are dwindling away little by little and all is not what it seems. I like you Milton, want to see us protect what our founding fathers stood for, and I hold the Bill of rights sacred. A true Patriot

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2022 7:11:00 PM

Thanks so much, Michael. We gain nothing by sitting around moaning about what things we don't like or don't agree with. If we want things to change, then we must help set in motion those things which bring about change!

Michael Tor
Date: 7/26/2022 4:46:00 PM

you are Milton and your words reveal that my friend...

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/26/2022 12:08:00 PM

Well written in the most positive way, Milt. It's far better to think of America's glass being half full. Now, if only we could get more courageous men and women like Liz Cheney to stand up for the true meaning of democracy, all of our glasses would be overflowing with hope.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2022 12:32:00 PM

I think so, Jenna. Even thought she's not the same politics I am (on paper) she surely is someone I admire greatly. She stands tall in my book.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/26/2022 10:48:00 AM

You have a very positive outlook on life Milton, we may not be happy with everything that is going on but we can't change things so have to accept and just live our lives and strive to be happy. Tom PS, hope all goes well for you tomorrow.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2022 11:01:00 AM

So true, Tom. Thanks for your affirmation and, always, your encouraging messages and comments. I'm so delighted you got P.O.T.D. today!