Thanksgiving In America: Blunt Observations

In America we are giving thanks to:

The pilgrims for being criminals and outcasts, so they could be kicked out and sent to this fine land.

The native Americans who tended and lived with the land here (notice I didn't say "owned"), until it was ripe for our ancestors' pickings.

The Crown for being so foolish and greedy as to create a society where the situation became so unstable that they had to ship the dross to places like America, Australia, and New Zealand (among others.)

God, who gave us the power to plunder this land for all it's worth - and then some, to dominate (through WMDs and economic pressure) the entire world; because, face it, we deserve it.

At least, that's how I see America as an aggregate.

As an individual, I'm giving thanks to everyone who loves life, is willing to reach out and help someone who needs it, and to those good souls who better themselves for the betterment and enlightenment of every living being (including the turkey in my oven.)