Ray Charles is singing America on PBS's The Blues (tears flowing) [View All]

[E_Zapata]

Oh my god, I suddenly remember what it felt like in the days when I just really loved my country - was so proud to be a part of it (even in light of our crimes.....which have always been substantial), but there used to be a reason to hope for us to evolve into the very, very best.

And I am remembering when other countries looked up to us - despite our faults.

And I remember when the 4th of July was my very favorite holiday .....

When I get done crying, I have a feeling I am going to be raising my fists.

Is there any hope for our country? Any at all? It is so bleak and cold and mean and nasty and dumbfounding and crass and evil... you get the point.

Maybe we could just divide the country up - east to the repukes and west to the liberals.