My uncle used to be a churchgoer. He stopped a little while ago but one of the things that stayed was that he has a habit of saying, "Testify" when he agrees with you. Like - the way I'll say, "Yeah. I hear you," he says "Testify". Which I always liked.
In terms of the constitution, maybe the thing that could be brought into conversation is like, the 28th Amendment. Which hasn't been written. But maybe folks can ask each other, if there WAS to be one, what should it be? It's a conversation starter. But also, it's like us. The Trump Era is a new thing in our country's history. It too hadn't been written until Trump did it. I dunno. I'm just brainstorming here.
What's required of a good shibboleth is that it doesn't take thought to answer, and in this case it also can't be taught because it's something you were raised with - common to all Americans of all ages. That's a tough one.
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The fact that we're a republic is one - not a direct democracy, thank heavens. What's the point of a republic? To ensure that all voices are heard - even minority groups. It's such a basic concept that even those who didn't take civics, if patriots, will know.
My uncle used to be a churchgoer. He stopped a little while ago but one of the things that stayed was that he has a habit of saying, "Testify" when he agrees with you. Like - the way I'll say, "Yeah. I hear you," he says "Testify". Which I always liked.
In terms of the constitution, maybe the thing that could be brought into conversation is like, the 28th Amendment. Which hasn't been written. But maybe folks can ask each other, if there WAS to be one, what should it be? It's a conversation starter. But also, it's like us. The Trump Era is a new thing in our country's history. It too hadn't been written until Trump did it. I dunno. I'm just brainstorming here.
I hear you. Ideas are welcome.
What's required of a good shibboleth is that it doesn't take thought to answer, and in this case it also can't be taught because it's something you were raised with - common to all Americans of all ages. That's a tough one. . The fact that we're a republic is one - not a direct democracy, thank heavens. What's the point of a republic? To ensure that all voices are heard - even minority groups. It's such a basic concept that even those who didn't take civics, if patriots, will know.