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Power Play

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Step into the heart of American finance with our take on a friendly game amongst American icons. Uncle Sam takes center stage as the ultimate poker dealer to the Wall Street Bull and Bear, alongside the iconic Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey. Beneath them, Lady Liberty from the revered 2017 Gold Dollar and above, Chief Running Antelope from the esteemed five dollar bill pay homage to the nation's enduring symbols of freedom and strength. This unique tribute celebrates the power of currency and American icons, making it a perfect gift for patriots and enthusiasts alike. You can choose your preferred color of cover for this card: Red, White or Blue!

Quote on insert card:

"Mastery is winning with whatever hands you are dealt and losing with the confidence that the long game awaits tomorrow"


Gift this for:

  • Great for friendly debaters, financial guru's and American history enthusiasts

  •  Friendship, Election Season, 4th of July and just because!

 

Musings from the Mantis Mastermind:

President James Garfield asserted that “he who controls the money supply of the nation controls the nation.”  The fact that money and power go hand in hand has always been true; however, cloaked in ideology and patriotism politicians may appear. 

What is not true is the view that those in power view the opposition as hated enemies vs. worthy rivals. Neo-Conservative Senator Barry Goldwater and liberal visionary John F. Kennedy had planned to campaign together to present the American people with their contrasting philosophies. The assassination of JFK prevented that from happening. Still, they were friends. 

America has experienced divisive, even vitriolic periods during our brief history; one tribe is pitted against the demonized “other.”  We get lost in our righteousness and forget what the promise of America is and for that matter, what the founders of the great faith traditions taught us about civility, hospitality, and compassion. 

Bipartisanship is treated as a dirty word by many. However, the consideration of different points of view has also been the norm. Even during the Civil War, Lincoln had his team of rivals. More recently, the examples of LBJ and Everett Dirksen, Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill illustrate the battle for ideas during the day and a friendly libation at night. Eisenhower, Reagan, Bush, Truman, Clinton, and Obama each had members of the other party in their cabinets.

This card is a light approach to the good fight, but also a friendly game among American icons. Red, white, or blue, it is an American original in any case.