If you remember your history, you might recall the pamphlet “Common Sense,” authored by Thomas Paine in 1776, which advocated (in fiery language) for independence from Great Britain. In Bill Bryson’s excellent book “Made in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States,” he references Paine’s bestselling pamphlet and the effect it had on colonial America.
“To say that it was a sensation merely hints at its impact,” wrote Bryson. “It was a breathtakingly pugnacious tract. Writers did not normally refer to the king [George III] as ‘a sottish, stupid, stubborn, worthless, brutish man’ and ‘the royal brute of England’ or accuse him of sleeping with ‘blood upon his soul.'” Bryson goes on to explain Paine’s vision and the persuasive arguments he used to push for an independent nation.
Keep this passage in mind for a moment.
Along with millions of other Americans, I watched the Trump inauguration on Monday. Many political luminaries were in attendance, of course, and the Capitol Rotunda was packed. While the excuse to move the swearing-in ceremony to the Rotunda was justifiably made due to the bitter-cold weather, I found myself relieved that it also made the job of security personnel easier than if the ceremony had been held in a huge outdoor venue.
During his inaugural speech, Trump made the focus for his upcoming administration clear. “The Golden Age of America begins right now,” he said. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first.” […]
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