Posted on 05/31/2011 12:30:00 PM PDT by Bigtigermike
It’s interesting when (for the 100th time) reporters shout out, “Why are you traveling to historical sites? What are you trying to accomplish?” I repeat my answer, “It’s so important for Americans to learn about our past so we can clearly see our way forward in challenging times; so, we’re bringing attention to our great nation’s foundation.” When that answer isn’t what the reporters want to hear, we’ve asked them if they’ve ever visited these sites like the National Archives, Gettysburg, etc. When they confirm that they haven’t, it’s good to say, “Well, there you go. You’ll learn a lot about America today.” (They usually don’t want to hear that either!)
Anyway, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are symbols of freedom that ALL of us – not just reporters – can appreciate as reminders of America’s unsurpassed freedoms! What a great visit to these awesome sites!
On July 2, 1776, a group of men in Philadelphia changed the world. They voted to declare their independence from Great Britain, and two days later they approved the wording of their Declaration of Independence.
Together our Founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to the cause of independence. We will never forget that our nation was founded with such courage, and we must not squander what they gave us.
Days later, the bells of Philadelphia rang during the public reading of the Declaration of Independence, and the Liberty Bell was probably among those heard throughout the city. The rich history here reminds us of the ideals espoused by the Founders who labored during a hot summer and changed history.
One of my previous summertime visits here was with a team of young hockey players who shared interesting insight in what they believed had to have been enormous physical challenges in forming the union. Physically being here allowed the Alaskan athletes an appreciation for the statesmen’s long travels on foot and horseback and the tedious days in sweltering heat crafting the documents; and of course the boys were interested in the bloody battles before and after 1776. After the trip from such a faraway western state, the kids had a greater appreciation of what our Founding Fathers went through as they dedicated their lives to America’s unity. I’d encourage all, especially those who live close by, to take advantage of opportunities to learn about these historical sites and find inspiration to keep up the fight for what is right in America.
Meeting up with Alaskan friends and their Somerset, PA family today was a treat. Philadelphia is beautiful and awe-inspiring! Philly's reporters, the police and the park staff were wonderful. Thank you PA!
Those first place Phillies aren’t bad either.
- Sarah Palin
I’m sure sooner or later this will stop being true, but I have had the privilege and pleasure to have visited all of the historical sites the Palin family have seen so far on this trip: the National Archives and the DC monuments, Mount Vernon, Fort McHenry, Gettysburg, and the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
She’s not running.
Okay, even if she is running, this bus tour won’t work.
Well, even if this bus tour is popular with working Americans, she’s not smart enough for the job.
Actually, she’s smart enough but she’s too devious and manipulative for you to trust.
To tell the truth, she does mean everything she says, but that proves she’s not diplomatic and nuanced enough to be presidential. The GOP should go with someone presidential, like Romney. He never means anything he says, so we in the media like him as your nominee. Trust us.
I’ve been there and saw Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. I got chills when thinking about the history in that room and that city.
Born February 11, 1964 in Sandpoint, ID (Meets the Jus Soli Requirement)
Parents were
Charles R Heath, born in ID
Sarah Sheeran, born in WI
Both parents were US Citizens at the time of her birth (Meets the Jus Sanguinis Requirement)
Sarah Palin is a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN unlike Barry Soetoro aka Barack Hussein Obama.
50:8
Somebody needs to buy Piper some SHOES!
How sweet! He’s holding a copy of her book!
Those flip-flops have no support, but kids love them.
So does Rommney!
Me too. I would consider myself a failure as an American and as a parent if I had not taken my children to those that we could reach, which is all those that she has so far visited, and more. The reason the media despise her is related to their indifference toward those sites. They do not bother to visit except to report on the obsolescence of the values that inspired those who made the sites memorable, nor do they get chills from visiting. They don't see any more relevance today than they see in the actual words of what they describe as a "living" Constitution.
That’s beautiful, Pollster1! LOL Unfortunately, your satirical account includes things that many dummies on the street say right now. That’s gotta turn around soon! Palin/Rubio ‘12! Bob
This is all pretty funny.
The MSM loathes Ms. Sarah, yet they’re following her as if she’s going to lead them to a pot of gold!
Good on her!
That's okay. I can see November 2012 from my house.
I imagine that Sarah will define the coverage once her campaign kicks into gear. She has already confirmed that the media can't help covering her, even on her terms.
Did you hear? Romney also likes the “Twilight” series. :)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2727713/posts
Must be his intellectual curiosity shining through.
It seems odd, imho.
You owe me a new keyboard!
Brilliant!!
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