Quote of the Day — Thomas Edison
September 22, 2021
Be courageous. Whatever setbacks America has encountered, it has always emerged as a stronger and more prosperous nation. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith and go forward. — Thomas Edison
1847–1931
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1847–1931
Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was America’s most prolific and celebrated inventor whose contributions fundamentally transformed modern civilization through electrical technology and practical innovations. Born in Milan, Ohio, Edison received limited formal education but demonstrated extraordinary curiosity and mechanical aptitude from childhood. Operating initially as a telegraph operator, he began inventing improvements to telegraph technology while still in his teens. In 1876, Edison established his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, which became the prototype for the modern research facility—an environment where systematic experimentation and collaborative problem-solving advanced technological innovation at unprecedented speed. Edison’s achievements include the phonograph (1877), the incandescent…
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Thomas Edison’s call to courage and faith resonated throughout an episode examining threats to American infrastructure and institutions. As Michael Mabee detailed vulnerabilities in the electric grid and Kevin Lundberg reported on efforts to restore electoral integrity, Edison’s words reminded listeners that America has overcome challenges before. Hear the full context in Electric Grid Vulnerability, Open Primary Constitutionality, and Republican Candidate Training.
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Critical Infrastructure
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Electric Grid Vulnerability, Open Primary Constitutionality, and Republican Candidate Training
Grid security expert Michael Mabee warns of vulnerabilities and Chinese equipment. Kevin Lundberg on Prop 108. Casper Stockham on training. September 22, 2021.
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