A Shameful Day
George Washington witnessing an insurrection at the capitol.5 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Well done HarryT. I agree with your writing wholeheartedly. I am reading Travels with George by Nathanial Philbrick in which George Washington traveled extensively to meet the common people and promote his strong belief in the government.
So I think you have captured what Washington would have thought of those storming the capital.
Best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Well done HarryT. I agree with your writing wholeheartedly. I am reading Travels with George by Nathanial Philbrick in which George Washington traveled extensively to meet the common people and promote his strong belief in the government.
So I think you have captured what Washington would have thought of those storming the capital.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and provide feedback.
Comment from Patty Palmer
I happen to disagree but you have written a real sounding scenario of what might take place if Geotge Washington came back. The conversation between him and James Madison could easily take place. I don't agree with you, but you have the right to your opinion, as do I. You did a great job on this piece. Good luck with the contest.
Patty
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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I happen to disagree but you have written a real sounding scenario of what might take place if Geotge Washington came back. The conversation between him and James Madison could easily take place. I don't agree with you, but you have the right to your opinion, as do I. You did a great job on this piece. Good luck with the contest.
Patty
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much for looking at the scenario and not the political stance. Appreciate your read and review.
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you are welcome
Patty
Comment from LisaMay
You've set up this scenario well and i agree with your reflected opinions wholeheartedly. The Big Lie is such a gross falsehood that I can't understand why so many still swallow it. They are blind to anything but their idol, who will mis-lead them to hell.
Your use of older-style language imbues your story with an authentic feel.
I just read recently that In the long history of the United States, only one president, George Washington, did not represent a political party. It is all this partisan bullshit that is ruining America and causing division as politicians power-wrangle and curry favour for reelection.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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You've set up this scenario well and i agree with your reflected opinions wholeheartedly. The Big Lie is such a gross falsehood that I can't understand why so many still swallow it. They are blind to anything but their idol, who will mis-lead them to hell.
Your use of older-style language imbues your story with an authentic feel.
I just read recently that In the long history of the United States, only one president, George Washington, did not represent a political party. It is all this partisan bullshit that is ruining America and causing division as politicians power-wrangle and curry favour for reelection.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2022
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You are not alone in your thoughts, but unfortunately fellow Americans seem to have the same mean mindset as the former president. The country ran fairly well with a two party system as long as both parties even though they disagreed could come to a compromise. But the Republicans have become the party of personal/political and worshipers of a false god. They have cast aside truth and value a lie because they think the action is a political advantage. They care not for the good of our democracy. Until Republican leadership again values the truth, I believe the country is condemned to the disfunction of blatant partisanship.
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I don't know much about US politics as I live in New Zealand, but I do admire Republican Liz Cheney for her more principled focus, though if I lived there I would definitely vote Democrat.
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Agree with you 100%.
Comment from RodG
I like how you brought BOTH George Washington and James Madison into the 21st century to witness the debacle of January 6: 2021. You are especially adept at making Washington sound like someone from a much earlier epoch. And their reactions are quite believable. Rod
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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I like how you brought BOTH George Washington and James Madison into the 21st century to witness the debacle of January 6: 2021. You are especially adept at making Washington sound like someone from a much earlier epoch. And their reactions are quite believable. Rod
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to read and provide encouraging feedback.
Comment from The_Boy_Whodunnit
I really like the introduction and the descriptions you use - A volley of violence was taking place as people... - this is wonderful, the words sound very good - quite poetic - but also set up a great image.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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I really like the introduction and the descriptions you use - A volley of violence was taking place as people... - this is wonderful, the words sound very good - quite poetic - but also set up a great image.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you for the read and the words of encouragement. Much appreciated.
