John James tweets a masterpiece of American exceptionalism

10/16/2018

James doesn't revel in the horror of what his ancestors faced but rather chooses to honor them by his own success. And just as James honors his ancestors with his better life and pursuit of a better nation, he honors America for its ability to improve. He loves America for what it has become: still flawed, but a place of freedom for all.

Then comes the final rallying cry. A candidate for office and a student of history, James recognizes that socialism has never worked, and though often well-intentioned, makes lives worse rather than better - and he's unashamed to say so.