As the descendant of four passengers on the Mayflower, one pilgrim, three so-called strangers,

one was the man, the first man executed for a capital offense in the new world, another was a

mutineer, and another was just a rapscallion all around. I have a deep affection and sense of connection to Thanksgiving.

I know it's a holiday.

It's very unfashionable these days.

The left absolutely hates it, but I don't care.

We're throwing out politics.

We're throwing out the news this week.

And we're talking about Thanksgiving and America and a very lovely poem.

I'm Michael Knowles. This is Verdict with

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