JFK 50 Years Later
When it meant something to be a Democrat in 1961, John F Kennedy boldy asked the people what they could do for their country. Todays democrats opine the completely opposite message.
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On a frigid January 20, 1961, a young and vibrant John F. Kennedy removed his top hat and overcoat and gave an inaugural address that will shine for the entirety of this country’s existence. Kennedy loudly proclaimed “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”. It was followed by years of American volunteerism and the creation of the Peace Corps first headed by the late Sargent Shriver who just passed away a few days ago.
Kennedy, just prior to those famous words had let the world know of America’s resolve.” Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty”
In today’s world, John F. Kennedy would be a right wing tea party candidate, worthy of inheriting the greatness of Ronald Reagan, not FDR. Kennedy’s bold initiatives his tough stance in defense of this country during the Cuban missile crisis, and his decision to lower taxes in a weaker economy indicate that Kennedy would be the darling of the Republican-Conservative Party.
That being said, unfortunately, ” the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans” (again)—born in the sixties and forward, selfish and seeking entitlements, undisciplined by their parents and teachers unimpressed with our ancient heritage—and willing to witness or permit the slow undoing of democracy in favor of socialism.
These would be the words of Kennedy today, not those he so eloquently proclaimed on that chilly January 20, 1961. We remember you fondly this day Mr. President.
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