Proverbs 16:16
King James Version
16 How much better is it
to get wisdom than gold!
and to get understanding
rather to be chosen than silver!
It's not everyday you have the most powerful president in the world speak at your graduation.
But president Trump did at University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa yesterday.
It was smart of the university to include all seven commencement ceremonies in one.
After all, this was a historic moment that benefits all.
The president was able to "bless" all Roll Tide graduates of 2025, in one fell swoop.
This he did, as he called this graduating group the
"The first graduating class
of the Golden Age of America."
Trump is a historic president.
The UA experienced a historic graduation.
A momentous occasion all students, teachers, parents, grandparents, and family would remember for ages to come.
It is a foolish student, teacher, or parent, who would not have wanted to have been part of this.
Never mind if it's not some students' turn to graduate, but having the 47th president give the commencement speech is phenomenal.
It was wonderful seeing the young graduates, UA officials, and audience warmly receive the president.
They stood up for the president.
They clapped for him.
They cheered him.
They listened.
If only the DEFIANT dino Dems went to this school, they'd have enough manners to stand up for the president during his first joint address to Congress on 5 March 2025.
UA's joy, excitement, and gratitude was palpable as the president gave them his sage advice, from long years of experience.
Nothing like a successful businessman, father, and twice-elected president to encourage these young people.
Here are a few encouraging remarks from the president:
"I think you have the chance to be the greatest generation in the history of our country, because we're turning it around, and you happen to be available."
"I'm absolutely confident the Alabama Class of 2025 is up to the task."
"And now we need you to help win for America."
"It is the task of your generation to replace bureaucracy, graft, and waste, with a new system that defends American freedom."
To business majors:
"Don't just build a strong portfolio;
build a strong America."
To engineering and math majors:
"Do the absolute best."
To journalism majors:
"We need a brilliant press.
Take it down a new track.
Help save the country.
Build a media that Americans can trust."
Now, the INVALUABLE lessons from Trump:
"If you're gonna do something, you might as well think big."
"Don't lose your momentum."
"Have the courage to be an outsider."
"If your vision is right, nothing can hold you down."
"GOD only created one of you. You're all different. Don't try to be someone else."
"Never ever give up."
"Perseverance is everything."
As SPIRIT and I wrote this piece, we wondered how their federal funding was.
The Department of Education had mistakenly called the attention of UA for some "racial" issues, when they really meant UAB.
Education secretary, Linda McMahon had put University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) on notice.
The UAB responded by saying they will comply with the Department of Education.
That's a refreshing change, compared to ivy league schools.
According to The Princeton Review:
"The university was also ranked the eighth-most LGBT unfriendly school in the nation."
-- Wikipedia
We also like how the president honored GOD, and parents, several times in his speech.
They applauded when he assured them "men" cannot play in women's sports.
Here's how the students reacted to president Trump's speech:
College grads EXPLODE with cheers at Trump promise
Graduating students at the University of Alabama react to President Trump’s commencement speech
President Trump also made a PROFOUND closing statement:
"It is clear to see the next chapter
of the American story
will not be written by the Harvard Crimson.
It will be written by you,
the Crimson Tide."
UA is a big change from Harvard, though they share at least TWO colors -- crimson, and white.
UA is a public research university.
Harvard is a private research university.
UA has welcomed the president.
Harvard has defied the president.
The tide has changed.
The tide has "rolled".
Welcome, University of Alabama!
Step aside, proud Harvard!
CONGRATULATIONS, dear graduates of University of Alabama Class of 2025 -- the "GOLDEN AGE graduates"!
Let the WORD of GOD guide you, in all you do:
Proverbs 9:10-11
King James Version
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied,
and the years of thy life shall be increased.
Proverbs 16:3
King James Version
3 Commit thy works unto the Lord,
and thy thoughts shall be established.
1 Corinthians 10:31
King James Version
31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink,
or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Lastly, a reminder from JESUS:
John 15:5
King James Version
5 I am the vine,
ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit:
for without me ye can do nothing.
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