Sam Dollerschell

Think for yourself, please

[Ron DeSantis @RonDeSantis]

The approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on the 4th of July, 1776 represented the ultimate political gamble.

The American revolutionaries were fighting against the world’s most powerful country, and the vast majority of colonists in America either opposed or were indifferent to independence.

While the odds were slim, the consequences for failure were severe. All 56 men who later signed the Declaration faced an assured death by hanging were the Revolution to fail.

And they had a lot to lose. The leaders of the Revolution were generally wealthy and influential in the colonies.

But they had suffered what Jefferson called a “long train of abuses” over the previous decade, and believed that failure to take a stand would lead to the destruction of their liberty.

So when they pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor, they meant it.

The Declaration was the ultimate political line in the sand: rights are God-given, not government-granted; government is legitimate only upon the consent of the governed; and government’s purpose is to safeguard the natural rights of the people.

What began as a conservative rebellion seeking the preservation of traditional English rights evolved into a political revolution that laid the foundation for the rise of the greatest republic in history — and that produced transformational consequences around the world.

We as Americans in 2026 are inheritors of this legacy of liberty and the beneficiaries of the courage, wisdom and dedication of the Founding Fathers.

We can acknowledge that our society and nation face a lot of problems. Whether there will be an America 500 celebration may very well depend on how this generation of Americans tackle these challenges.

But there can be no doubt that we are fortunate to be citizens of this republic. And we have a small group of patriots, who took a risky stand 250 years ago, to thank for that.

Happy America 250!

[JD Vance @JDVance]

Today and every day, we are proud of our American heritage. Here’s to the next 250 years of American greatness🇺🇸

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

Gospel gold from @AlistairBegg.

No better week to watch. Never gets old.

[John Kriesel @johnkriesel]

I try to keep things light on here (sports talk excluded). But I’m watching what’s happening in Minnesota like everyone else. Read this article and focus on the parts YOU DON’T agree with. https://t.co/tNrvWRfc6M

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

When horrific evil strikes, sometimes all I can do is go to these words of the Lord's prayer: "your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

I am so thankful to be a Christian and have a hope that is beyond this world and informs what we seek in this world.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

President Trump shares a message on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

“I ask all Americans to commit themselves to the American values for which Charlie Kirk lived & died. The values of free speech, citizenship, the rule of law & the patriotic devotion & love of God.”

[Minnesota Wild @mnwild]

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#mnwild x #GritFirst

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

Hard not to see this coming, but it still stings a bit.

[NFL @NFL]

Vikings to release WR Adam Thielen. (via @TomPelissero)

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

Let it be known that, on this day, the Minnesota @Vikings rallied back for the largest comeback victory in NFL history just so that they wouldn’t spoil the rest of my 26th birthday. Kudos, gents.

[Minnesota Vikings @Vikings]

RT for a chance to win a pair of tickets in the @MillerLite Lounge for Sunday's game against the Jets.

The lounge features all-inclusive food and beverage. Must be 21+.

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

Don’t take it too hard, Packers defense. @ShaneZylstra84 did this against the Litchfield Dragons a time or two.

[Detroit Lions @Lions]

First career touchdown for @ShaneZylstra84!

#GBvsDET | 📺 FOX

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

I have Tua on my bench 🙃

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

What’s driven the decrease in seeding disparity? 10 years ago, not a single 15 seed had made it to the Sweet 16. Now, 3 have made it that far, with one making it to the Elite 8. Four years ago, a 16 seed won for the first time ever. Something’s different.

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

The endless entertainment that comes from listening to multiple people in a Teams meeting butcher the pronunciation of the word “asterisk.”

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

Season 10 of @alwayssunny may be the best all-around season of the show. Not a single miss.

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

@JoeyB is electric. So much fun to watch him play

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

The Kirk Cousins curse is undefeated

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

@mwalerius2 I’m just being as realistic as I can be 💁🏻‍♂️

[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

Wild Card Weekend Picks:
Raiders
Bills
Bucs
49ers
Chiefs
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[Sam Dollerschell @sdollerschell61]

This is the greatest ending to a regular season I’ve ever seen