Yet despite all these differences, we keep going back to the Founders, not only for patriotic celebrations, but for some kind of essential wisdom, some kind of guidance.

Why do they continue to be so relevant?

Even some apparently absolute TRUTHS vary and change given enough time, except maybe natural truths. But the point is how could the FF get it right forever into the future.

When I first took an interest in American affairs, what amazed me most was the navel gazing in the FF direction. It appeared more like some ancient religion where the muses needed to be consulted before moving at all.

It is extraordinary that you have been able to make such huge advances whi...

Yet despite all these differences, we keep going back to the Founders, not only for patriotic celebrations, but for some kind of essential wisdom, some kind of guidance.

Why do they continue to be so relevant?

Even some apparently absolute TRUTHS vary and change given enough time, except maybe natural truths. But the point is how could the FF get it right forever into the future.

When I first took an interest in American affairs, what amazed me most was the navel gazing in the FF direction. It appeared more like some ancient religion where the muses needed to be consulted before moving at all.

It is extraordinary that you have been able to make such huge advances while looking over their shoulder to the FFs. When you look at the FFs, creationism, religion, manners, just for a few then I wonder to whom the Bushite intended slur 'old' should be attached.