Reflections on Freedom: A Prelude to America's 250th

Two Patriotic Homework Assignments for a 250th birthday

In honor of our nation beginning its 250th year, I recently immersed myself in a chilling alternate history: a world where the Nazis and Imperial Japan conquered the globe, as depicted in Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle. Viewing the world through this dark lens offers a renewed, profound appreciation for just how magnificent and unique our nation truly is. It throws into sharp relief the affront America represents to the old guard of top-down, aristocratic, elite governing systems that have crushed people for centuries. We live in a truly blessed nation; its sheer uniqueness might even lead an atheist to consider it a divine providence.

With that perspective, here are two "homework" assignments for any American to engage with over the next year, leading up to our 250th birthday:

Your July 4th Assignments for America's 250th

Acknowledge a fellow American: Find someone who appears to be your opposite – different gender, background, beliefs. Approach them, politely introduce yourself, and genuinely thank them for their contributions as an American. You have no idea the unseen efforts they might be making, and if nothing else, it might inspire them to do more.

Educate an immigrant on American principles: Seek out a first-generation immigrant and engage them in a conversation about the fundamental tenets of American liberty. Many newer arrivals perhaps bypassed the rigorous constitutional memorization and exams of past generations. Remind them: we can say what we want, carry a weapon, are innocent until proven guilty, and are entitled to equal treatment under the law regardless of who we are or what we believe. This is American 101.

Reflections on American Uniqueness and Modern Challenges

Why does this matter? For years, I explored other countries, thinking they had it figured out. Then I realized the stark truth: while the UK has laws protecting freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, these protections are significantly more restrictive than the U.S. First Amendment. People are, in fact, imprisoned for online speech deemed "grossly offensive" or inciting hatred, demonstrating a very different standard of free expression. And France? They've introduced 15 constitutions since 1789, each signifying a new foundational political system. America, at nearly 250 years old, is still a revolutionary, shining example of liberty for all mankind. The old aristocracies that have ruled for centuries still resent our existence and our strength. Anything that tells you otherwise is simply propaganda.

Consider figures like George Soros, who profit from devaluing currencies through organizations like the Open Society Foundations. His most infamous exploit involved the British pound in 1992, often called "Black Wednesday." Recognizing the pound was artificially overvalued within the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, Soros's Quantum Fund executed a massive "short sell." This meant borrowing billions of pounds and immediately selling them for stronger currencies like the German Deutsche Mark. As other speculators followed suit, the immense selling pressure overwhelmed the Bank of England's futile attempts to defend the pound, forcing its withdrawal from the ERM and a sharp devaluation. Soros's fund reportedly profited over $1 billion from this strategic move. These types of parasites amass immense wealth and influence, but even they cannot withstand a united public that understands its inherent, inalienable rights.

On immigration, if someone is here illegally, and you truly care, encourage them to leave of their own free will now, as this could be their only path to lawful return later. If they deport themselves or depart voluntarily, they may be eligible to apply for legal re-entry down the line. However, if they are formally deported or remain illegally, they could be permanently barred from ever returning. If every American mentored one person through this correct process, those individuals could return and contribute to an even stronger America. Yes, we are all immigrants, tracing back to a land bridge if accepted science holds. And while colonization involved wrongs by many groups, we must move forward. Pulling down historical statues, like those of Robert E. Lee or even Abraham Lincoln, forces us to relive past suffering without learning from it. Instead, we should add explanatory plaques and erect additional statues of subsequent historical heroes to enrich our understanding, rather than erase our past.

Common sense tells me these are straightforward truths. Yet, according to mainstream narratives, articulating them makes me a "fascist racist xenophobe." This is absurd coming from someone who's traveled to 44 countries, speaks three languages, with two additional but not very fluent, and engaged with dozens of diplomats. My concern isn't xenophobia; it's the humanitarian crisis and national security risk of unchecked illegal immigration. People crossing our borders illegally are exploited by widespread corruption, and this system of exploitation has a deleterious effect on the overall health of the nation. The irony is stark: during the COVID era, Americans faced severe lockdowns and restrictions, yet unvetted individuals, including those who have been identified as terrorists, were permitted to enter without any health inspection or quarantine whatsoever. This, coupled with the erosion of constitutional rights over the last 25 years under measures like the Patriot Act, highlights a disturbing hypocrisy. We've sacrificed our own liberties in the name of security, only to allow unvetted entries that could pose direct threats, adding to the immense costs incurred from judicial processes to incarceration, all while we seemingly encourage their suffering by lying about th

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