"The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the republican model of government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people." -- George Washington, first inaugural address

"If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost."

Good evening from the big water. Long Beach, WA

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. #camplife

The rule of law unites us and protects our liberty. It distinguishes us from corrupt banana republics and dictatorships. We need to hold ourselves and our leaders to it. #dividedwefall

The polarization of our society is a manufactured power grab. Don't fall for it. #dividedwefall

Interesting historical parallels from Truman and Eisenhower to the current attempts to purge federal bureaucracies.

❄️❄️❄️ #camplife

Another brilliant sunrise this morning. #camplife

"A date which will live in infamy." -- President Franklin D Roosevelt

We're better together.

There are more ways to give back to your community than cash donations. Here's how you can get involved this Giving Tuesday. www.cnet.com/culture/givi...

“as much as humans like to fight we also want very badly to find peace. High conflict makes us miserable, it is costly in every sense- money, blood, friendships. This is the first paradox of conflict, we are animated by conflict and also haunted by it. We want it to end and also want it to continue”

"We’re all in this together. They aren’t going anywhere and the vast majority of them are not fascists. And when the excrement starts to make contact with the air-redistribution apparatus, we should resist the temptation to say 'I told you so.'" www.thebulwark.com/p/the-uses-o...

Reagan on demagogues pushing trade war:

“We should beware of the demagogues who are willing to declare a Trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world, all while cynically waving the American flag…”