Robert Reich, quoting four grievances against King George from the Declaration of Independence: Remind you of anyone?

[highplainsdem]

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Robert Reich
‪@rbreich.bsky.social‬

Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Remind you of anyone?

For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:

April 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM

[CitizenZero]

1. Professor Reich

Professor Reich always has something to say that is worth reading or listening to.

[markodochartaigh]

2. Let's also remember,

"John Adams wrote that approximately one-third of the American population supported the move for independence (Patriots), one-third of the population supported the king (Loyalists), and one-third supported neither side (neutral)."

https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/loyalists-in-american-revolution.htm

[liberalla]

3. Yes! Those are quite similar to the edicts being issued by todays American tyrant!

Interesting!
Thank you.

[Hekate]

4. Awesome. I wonder if all that will fit on one protest sign? nt

[MurrayDelph]

5. Nope. Nobody at all! Why do you ask?