[Madame Dufarge]

America's been teetering on the edge of a precipice before, as early as 1783 when George Washington turned back a brewing officers' revolt, which would have led to our country's being stillborn.

We need to get a proper perspective and realize that we can prevail.

"After reading a portion of the letter with his eyes squinting at the small writing, Washington suddenly stopped. His officers stared at him, wondering. Washington then reached into his coat pocket and took out a pair of reading glasses. Few of them knew he wore glasses, and were surprised.

'Gentlemen,' said Washington, 'you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country.'...

George Washington Prevents the Revolt of his Officers

[itssme]

“We need to get a proper perspective and realize that we can prevail.”

So very true. George Washington was an amazing man...I’ve read many a biography on him. Oh how I wish we had a George Washington today.