cubcadet
04-05-2011, 02:15 PM
Upon much contemplation, I think the bald eagle is a very bad symbol of the American nation. Eagles are primarily a scavenger. They ARE a bird, and naturally defecate in their house. A very unclean animal. Most other birds will, as a flock, dive-bomb an eagle when their territory has been violated by them. The cowardly eagle tries to find refuge in a tangle of branches, unable to effect a successful defense.
I would much more, desire the admireable and tough, mighty skunk as the best symbol of the American nation. Skunks shy away from conflict but, when the line has been drawn when the attacke pushes him far enough, not only emits a threatening sound to alert the foe that he has ceased his retreat but, brings to bear a most nasty thing which experienced attackers immediately recognize. Woe betide the novice assailant who presses his issue.
Also, more admirable, to me anyway, in light of America`s past historical greatness, is the mother skunk`s strategy in bringing up her offspring. She teaches her young by EXAMPLE! No molly-coddling there, no siree. If Junior and Sissy make it across the stream, then yippee; they have learned a good lesson. If not, so be it. This is meant to apply, in the light of a national context, not in a familial context, of course.
Kind of parallels the America of the late 1800`s- and early 1900`s. Nations got out of the way when we were coming down the road. America in it`s Lean and Mean years literally ruled the world by example, rather than by force of arms. Nations were emulating us! We were a righteous people in those days. Socialist bed-wetters and egalitarians were not tolerated by our statesmen. That`s right-statesMEN. Women were not in positions of authority, except in their homes. Our native industries were strong. We paid our debts and ran our own nation, not so much by taxation and spending, but the national doings were financed mostly through import duties and tarriffs. True, there were troubles. We are a stubborn people and quite rebellious.
Today, Americans are largely still enjoying what prosperity that our forefathers bequested to us- babyboomers are certainly living large. They aren`t building a good future for their children. Just leaving them a mountain of unpayable debt. It`s unclear to me just who is an American these days anymore.
I would much more, desire the admireable and tough, mighty skunk as the best symbol of the American nation. Skunks shy away from conflict but, when the line has been drawn when the attacke pushes him far enough, not only emits a threatening sound to alert the foe that he has ceased his retreat but, brings to bear a most nasty thing which experienced attackers immediately recognize. Woe betide the novice assailant who presses his issue.
Also, more admirable, to me anyway, in light of America`s past historical greatness, is the mother skunk`s strategy in bringing up her offspring. She teaches her young by EXAMPLE! No molly-coddling there, no siree. If Junior and Sissy make it across the stream, then yippee; they have learned a good lesson. If not, so be it. This is meant to apply, in the light of a national context, not in a familial context, of course.
Kind of parallels the America of the late 1800`s- and early 1900`s. Nations got out of the way when we were coming down the road. America in it`s Lean and Mean years literally ruled the world by example, rather than by force of arms. Nations were emulating us! We were a righteous people in those days. Socialist bed-wetters and egalitarians were not tolerated by our statesmen. That`s right-statesMEN. Women were not in positions of authority, except in their homes. Our native industries were strong. We paid our debts and ran our own nation, not so much by taxation and spending, but the national doings were financed mostly through import duties and tarriffs. True, there were troubles. We are a stubborn people and quite rebellious.
Today, Americans are largely still enjoying what prosperity that our forefathers bequested to us- babyboomers are certainly living large. They aren`t building a good future for their children. Just leaving them a mountain of unpayable debt. It`s unclear to me just who is an American these days anymore.