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David Perlmutter's avatar

"I get by with a little help from my friends..."

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Choose wisely. 😉

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Well said Mark. Hats off to you brother.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Jim. Happy Independence Day!

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Kim Smyth's avatar

Well said, Mark! I hate politics but appreciate our founding fathers vision and wha5 they created together. Happy 4th of July! 💥🌭🍻

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I am no fan of current politics either. I have to avoid them to maintain my mental health. But the story of the birth of the United States is amazing.

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Adrian P Conway's avatar

If you ever come to regret your decision, our arms are open wide. 🇬🇧

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 Thanks, Adrian. I have second thoughts during most elections. 🤣

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Adrian P Conway's avatar

😂 I hear that!

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John K Adams's avatar

And Washington willingly gave up power. That was a truly revolutionary act, previously unheard of.

One man's freedom is another's treason.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Indeed. It was radical at the time. There was another John Adams back then who had some pretty good ideas about government. 😉🤣

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John K Adams's avatar

Yes, I've heard of him. I have a shirt with a favorite quote from him. 'Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write.'

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Wise words.

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3musesmerge's avatar

Thank you Mark! Today's letter touches my heart.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, 3!

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Happy Independence Day, Mark!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Brian. You too!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Impossible! And Lincoln called himself a republican! He would not be today.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

He went against his party when he felt it necessary for the good of the country and mankind. Like a good politician should

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A fine tribute, Mark! Thank you. Ah, where are our statesmen now? Our Jeffersons, our Roosevelts? We sorely need them.

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a.k.a.maeby - shabbat pirate's avatar

I definitely agree.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Sharron. George Washington refused to declare a political party because he wanted to be President of ALL the people. Imagine that happening today?

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Bonnie L Samuel's avatar

Well said.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, Bonnie. It was a remarkable thing.

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Coleen Theiss's avatar

Well said! 🇺🇸

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Coleen.

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