To the Americans:
I've travelled all over the world. I've familiarized myself with many places, and met many people. And I'm a Canadian, although I’m privileged to reside once again in the States.
And here's something I've noticed, and it’s a key element of America's continuing greatness:
You bloody Americans value success, and you believe in its existence.
This is something that doesn't really happen anywhere else in the world. Even in other free democracies—the United Kingdom; Finland, Sweden, and Norway; Australia, New Zealand and Canada; Germany, France, and the Netherlands (great countries all)—a counterproductive cynicism too often reigns.
Success is equated with exploitation.
Ambition is looked upon with contempt.
This happens sometimes in the United States too—particularly among the miserable progressives, who confuse their resentment, ingratitude and unearned skepticism with wisdom.
But in your great country, by and large, striving is admired and success celebrated.
This means that more people strive and succeed in the US than anywhere else. And it's increasingly obvious. You remain stunningly more innovative and productive than any people anywhere else on the planet.
And so I say, as all should who are fortunate enough to live in the western world, let alone America:
Thank God for the United States.
Thank God for the wisdom of its founders.
Thank God for its faith in the free market and in the natural rights of man.
Happy birthday, you damn Yankees and Southerners.
Long may your admirable country dominate the world.
Long may your freedom and hope provide an example to those suffering everywhere at the hands of their malevolent states.
May your two and a half centuries of unparallelled success be just the beginning.
Your country is the light of the world, and the city on the hill.
Thank God for the USA.
Happy 250th.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Awwwe they are still hating and crying about Caitlin Clark. She must have done a number on them or something. Keep hating because that’s all you can do
Frustration mounts over media narratives undermining the WNBA's growth. True progress requires investing in referees—better pay and training are essential for the game's future. #WNBA#Sports
So much good in here from Sophie…
You have to be mentally tough as it is to play professionally in the W, but to play with that team, even more so with all the attention that comes with it: “If you’re gonna live by praise, you’re going to die by the hate.” Truer words never spoken.
You don’t know if you can live in the fire until you’re standing in the embers. She’s down a remarkable job staying true to herself and her team. One-of-one.
Don't let online hate define you. True strength comes from within—focus on what you can control and build resilience against negativity. Your worth isn't up for public vote. #MentalToughness#Resilience
I thanked God upon waking this morning that He allowed me to wake up in the greatest country in the world and, even more importantly, to wake up in His presence. Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🙌🏾 🇺🇸
There are very few journalists willing to follow the facts wherever they lead, regardless of who it upsets. That’s why I’ve always respected @SteveBakerUSA.
Whether you agree with every conclusion he reaches or not, he’s consistently asked hard questions that many others won’t touch. Watching the government target people for pursuing uncomfortable stories should concern every American. A free press isn’t just about protecting journalists we agree with, it’s about protecting the right to investigate, question, and report without fear of political retaliation.
Steve is one of my favorite truth tellers. Praying for him and hoping the truth wins in the end.
It's frustrating when media fixates on one incident, overshadowing the talent and growth of the entire league. Let's focus on the game and the athletes who deserve the spotlight. #WNBA#SportsMedia
@RoKhanna Stealing is wrong whether you do it, a common criminal does it or the treasury does it. None of us who actually pay taxes want to pay MORE taxes to fund an incompetent bureaucrat/NGO machine that continually defrauds us.