A Television Exodus

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I was a miniature Moses, no robe, no staff, no crazy long tangled beard. But still totally Moses, in a nonbiblical sort of way. Me and my Larry King interview, leading my people out of Egypt and into the promised land of liberty.

The founding fathers would be proud. I decried the evils of tyranny, the necessity of unalienable rights. The grievances of power-mad American Pharaohs. I’m pretty sure my face was glowing by the time we cut for commercial; the director lowered the studio lights a bit and called for makeup to unshine my nose.

I asked the audience if they had ever read the Declaration of Independence. It drives me to tears every time. Truer words were never penned, and yet my brethren today are grasping for the arms of King George again; freedom is a scary thing. Then again, so is running from chariots. Scary but necessary.

A seventeen-minute interview. It wasn’t much, but it was a start. I brought but one commandment: “Give me liberty, or give me death.” May our time in the wilderness be brief.

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  1. A Television Exodus

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I am so proud! “Give me liberty, or give me death.” May our time in the wilderness be brief.
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    The state of Alabama has set up a thing called ACCESS for students who would not have (for lack of a better word) access to certain classes. I have been thrust headfirst into US Government and am eyeball deep with 5 seniors. It is such a blessing, during election year, to be with these spongy minds learning about the history of our country. Sorry, I got a bit patriotic there. ;) Wonderful Ficlet!!

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    Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)'s Buddy Icon Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I’m not an American, but I do understand being proud of your country’s history, whether or not you agree with it’s current administration. Well done, uselessness, well done!

  3. A Television Exodus

    Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)'s Buddy Icon Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Grrr… Didn’t post my rating. Let’s try this again.

  4. A Television Exodus

    Kermitgorf's Buddy Icon Kermitgorf

    Posted 2 months ago

    awesome to be sure, patriotic, I’ll be glad whomever wins in Nov.
    LoA

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