So I have taken hundreds of people's advice and Netflixed the John Adams series. I watched the first disc tonight and it kind of gave me chills. Call me a sap, but I think our history deserves another look. I learned the American Revolution in 6th grade I think, but this was a nice refresher. I also read 1776, which was a great book. If you get the chance, I highly recommend either or both.
I was sad to see the New York delegate to the Continental Congress so clearly in the loyalist camp. I took pride though in the stand my current state (MA) had. There were apparently Massholes even back then.
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Ah, paul giamatti-- great actor... I'm definitely a patriot. Especially as I am surrounded by a nation apathetic and unsure of who they are, were and will be. Perhaps it's because we are a very young nation, but it's refreshing to know who you are, what you stand for and strive to be. Altruistic? Perhaps. Inspiring? Absolutely.
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