May the Fourth Be With You.
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/28/2026
At our Senior Scribblers radio session this past week we had a reading of the Declaration of Independence. You know the one. It started our revolution and move to self-governance because we were being oppressed by the King of England.
These days the current King is more popular than our President. King Charles does not present himself as a man to be feared. When he recently appeared before the
U.S. Congress he quipped about the Revolution.
"Two hundred and fifty years ago – or as we say in the United Kingdom, 'just the other day'... they declared independence."]
The brilliant punchline drew widespread laughter and applause from lawmakers in the House chamber. The King offered a self-deprecating historical quip to break the ice and highlight the long, shared history and bond between the U.S. and the U.K. before diving into heavier geopolitical topics. He knew how to read the room. He was engaging, eloquent, insightful, on point.
Our President does not know nor care about such things. He cares only about his ego. his personal power, and his ongoing usurpations as he spews his wilted word salad'
“When in the Course of Human Events…If you read The Declaration you will experience wave after wave of déjà vu. 250 years on – how did we end up back where we began as a nation?
If we truly value our independence we need to do more than fire up the grill, go to the parade, and watch the fireworks. If you want to celebrate our independence, the real party is in November. Celebrate – for all your worth – at the ballot box.
Party like it’s – 1776.
And – as always –
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