Hope, perseverance and fight. We must hold on to hope and persevere to protect and save the country we love. We must fight for America and its promise.
Thank you for this series, Miles. Happy July 4th to you and yours.
My insides clenched while I was reading this. My daughter called me from her dorm room at university 100 miles away(while working on a Political Science major) and told me to go fill up the car with gas and get cash from the bank NOW, and turn on the TV when I get back. She was terror stricken but focused and calm. It all came back. Beautifully and effectively conveyed, and received with my heart open and my resolve firmly fixed.
Thank you for all you continue to do for our nation, for humanity.
In the tradition of the Federalist papers, really, amazing work, Miles. Our government is only legitimate when consented to by the governed. When consent is removed, in this case, Congress must act to impeach and remove. Get out the vote in November 2026. Let's Roll!
Thank you for this powerful series. I was really feeling like not supporting this celebration of 250 years, but I've shifted my feelings around it. I do not love the America I see right now, what I do love is my ability to stand up to the forces that are trying to destroy this democracy. I'm 72 years young and only have missed one election in my 54 years of voting and that was a local election because I had moved. This is basically what we have left and I just pray we the people get out there and vote vote vote!!!
You are an inspiration to so many of us!
Again thanks you and all the best to you and your dear family!
I have no words. This is Profoundly important. I restocked and am sharing. It seems trivial that i committed to wearing my VOTE tee shirt until the ‘elections’. I will wear it. I will continue my fight for our Democracy.
I never sacrificed my solitude. (During the holocaust it was more precious than bread.) It has been stolen from me. But this kind of writing and love of freedom is exciting and invigorating. I have found this inspiration from Flight 93 passengers for some time, now, also. Miles, thank you.
Love it, just love it. Let's roll...I know you are really trying to say "don't just sit there, do something." I've been pushing that in my religious institution, in my community, among friends, etc. I've suggest activities from learning (history of Nazi Germany), to reading (Sinclair Lewis' "It Can't Happen Here) to studying what they did in Hungary to Orban, to withholding our estimated tax payments and escrowing them with state authorities. I'm frustrated and fatigued...and very open to suggestions. I'm 78 and would like to die in this country rather than someplace else.
Prayers offered for all the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93! Thank you you Miles for your beautiful words. We needed them on this Fourth of July. I agree, send your beautiful words to the Atlantic or somewhere that citizens can read and ponder the many sacrifices that have been made by our citizens. 🙏🏼
What an emotionally packed piece. Thank you for this.
Hope, perseverance and fight. We must hold on to hope and persevere to protect and save the country we love. We must fight for America and its promise.
Thank you for this series, Miles. Happy July 4th to you and yours.
Wow! This is a stunning piece, Miles. It should be submitted to and printed by The Atlantic.
Your philosophic statement so poignant, so helpful, so true.
And, another I always observe, that in the face of adversity, we come together; we pool our resources and ignore differences to fight.
"Let's roll," indeed!
My insides clenched while I was reading this. My daughter called me from her dorm room at university 100 miles away(while working on a Political Science major) and told me to go fill up the car with gas and get cash from the bank NOW, and turn on the TV when I get back. She was terror stricken but focused and calm. It all came back. Beautifully and effectively conveyed, and received with my heart open and my resolve firmly fixed.
Thank you for all you continue to do for our nation, for humanity.
In the tradition of the Federalist papers, really, amazing work, Miles. Our government is only legitimate when consented to by the governed. When consent is removed, in this case, Congress must act to impeach and remove. Get out the vote in November 2026. Let's Roll!
Miles,
A fitting coda to your excellent series.
Your writing is simple and straightforward, yet profound.
Thank you for your clarity and wisdom.
Miles,
Thank you for this powerful series. I was really feeling like not supporting this celebration of 250 years, but I've shifted my feelings around it. I do not love the America I see right now, what I do love is my ability to stand up to the forces that are trying to destroy this democracy. I'm 72 years young and only have missed one election in my 54 years of voting and that was a local election because I had moved. This is basically what we have left and I just pray we the people get out there and vote vote vote!!!
You are an inspiration to so many of us!
Again thanks you and all the best to you and your dear family!
Thank you Miles, I got shivers on that one....will be thinking of this for days to come.
I have no words. This is Profoundly important. I restocked and am sharing. It seems trivial that i committed to wearing my VOTE tee shirt until the ‘elections’. I will wear it. I will continue my fight for our Democracy.
I never sacrificed my solitude. (During the holocaust it was more precious than bread.) It has been stolen from me. But this kind of writing and love of freedom is exciting and invigorating. I have found this inspiration from Flight 93 passengers for some time, now, also. Miles, thank you.
Love it, just love it. Let's roll...I know you are really trying to say "don't just sit there, do something." I've been pushing that in my religious institution, in my community, among friends, etc. I've suggest activities from learning (history of Nazi Germany), to reading (Sinclair Lewis' "It Can't Happen Here) to studying what they did in Hungary to Orban, to withholding our estimated tax payments and escrowing them with state authorities. I'm frustrated and fatigued...and very open to suggestions. I'm 78 and would like to die in this country rather than someplace else.
Riveting series, Miles! Thanks! I just listened to Jack Smith’s July 2 interview on MSNow … please, please, please invite him onto your show!!! 🕊️
Prayers offered for all the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93! Thank you you Miles for your beautiful words. We needed them on this Fourth of July. I agree, send your beautiful words to the Atlantic or somewhere that citizens can read and ponder the many sacrifices that have been made by our citizens. 🙏🏼
Thank you for this great post Miles.
That’s very deep. Thanks Miles.
Yes. We must prevail.
God bless you and your family for what you do each and every day.