The enduring spirit and optimism of the American people
While Congress gazes at its navel, neighbors pitch in with acts of kindness

A pedestrian offers a donation to Salvation Army bell ringer John Maday, who was volunteering with Rich Kramer, center, and Neil Young, left, who brought his therapy donkeys in front of Boscov’s on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Thursday, ... more >

On this Christmas Day, if we were to reflect on the last few years, we would recall the unending attacks on our character and motivations by the political and media establishments.

During this time of gratitude and reflection, I’m sure that we agree to once and for all reject the evil cartoonish versions of ourselves perpetuated by a jealous and panicked establishment and instead focus on who we really are. The generosity of the people of this nation is an everyday event, having been made even more powerful by the astounding success of our president, his team and supported by the enduring spirit and optimism of the American people.

Our ability to help more of our fellow citizens, and to be increasingly optimistic about our future, is something for which I will be eternally grateful. Yet we’ve been inundated 24/7 with “news” of the Democrats’ self-obsession and fixation on revenge for losing an election. Americans grew uninterested as it became apparent, once again, that it was just another scheme by a group unable to think of anything or anyone but itself.-- excerpt, rest at link above --