Happy Independence Day!

[Ryan Ruck]

Happy Independence Day everyone!

[Aplomb]

Happy Independence Day!

[Backstop]

Never forget those that secured our independence all those years ago, and those still fighting for it today.

My heartfelt thanks to you all.

[Beetle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fuzLTrwVbc

The Hyphen - by John Wayne

Happy 4th!

[American Patriot]

As usual, I'm a few days late.

But, Happy Independence Day!

Keep your powder dry, folks.

[Brian Baldwin]

We closed off the neighborhood and had a huge cookout and a state fair style fireworks display at the end of the street. It was Awesome and we all had a blast. The day was met with well wishes for those serving around the globe that made our party possible. I can only wish that next year when we do it again that our boys are all home safe and sound.

[Toad]

We road tripped down to the lake. Grilled, kids swam. Later brought out the fireworks (legal in ND) and proceeded to light up the night. Step son (age 6) hit me in the jewels with a lit punk, but fortunately only the khaki shorts recieved damage. We then discussed fire safety one more time.

[Ryan Ruck]

A bump for 2013!

[Ryan Ruck]

President Reagan's Address to the Nation on Independence Day - 7/4/86

[Phil Fiord]

I hope everyone will honor what we truly are supposed to be as a country, not what is presented by the ignorant and liars.

[vector7]

President Reagan's Address to the Nation on Independence Day - 7/4/86

I long for the days when we had leaders like this with integrity and morals over this nation.

I hope everyone will honor what we truly are supposed to be as a country, not what is presented by the ignorant and liars.

So true Phil!!!

And Happy Belated Fourth of July!!!

[American Patriot]

I hope you guys all had a great Fourth.

We went to Castle Rock to see my son's new apartment. About 40 miles away. He was reluctant to move there but decided since Mom and Dad are moving away soon, he might as well. hahah

We didn't see fireworks.

[Phil Fiord]

I worked that day and after I came home and listened to the local explosions of fireworks. I live in mature woods, so no 'works here but there were plenty in earshot.

[American Patriot]

2014 Bump folks

I think we have several threads... but oh well.

Here's a story for you to consider.

British Military Intelligence Admits Redcoats Were A Bad Idea

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Austin


On this Independence Day, members high up in the British Military Intelligence community, having had a little to drink and many years to reflect, have decided the time has finally come to admit a major blunder.


Those redcoats worn by British soldiers were a really stupid idea.


This Modern Philosopher received the call at approximately 11AM Maine time. The gentleman on the other end of the line, while clearly inebriated, asserted that he was of sound mind and body, and wanted to come clean about the Fourth of July and the Revolutionary War. While he would not allow me to use his real name in my article, he did say I could refer to him as “Sir Secret Source” (not to be confused with Sir Secret Sauce, my insider at a major rap label).


“I just wanted to let you Yanks know that the main reason you won that war and got your independence was because some wanker high up on the military ladder was shagging a woman who had our uniform contract,” Sir Secret Source blubbered out. “This bird had come into an excess of red material that she needed to move, so she used her naughty bits to get this General to agree to red uniform coats for the troops. Military Intelligence should have found out about this and given it the old heave ho, so this is really our fault.”


He rambled on for a good while, and I listened politely as I readied The House on the Hill for my Fourth of July party, but he did have a point. “We should’ve gone with some sort of camouflage to blend in with the damn terrain,” Sir Secret Source shouted. “Instead we bloody hell stood out like big red moving targets for you Yankee farm boys to pop off with ease whenever we attacked.”

I didn’t have the heart to point out that at least the red material hid the blood. It wouldn’t have been fair to make the poor guy any more depressed.


“So as you grill your meat patties, watch your fire poppers, and celebrate your freedom from your rightful rulers on this side of the pond, just remember, the only reason you won the Revolutionary War was because some horny General needed a proper shagging. Hope you can live with that.”


I’m sure all Americans can live with the freedom that poor fashion choice has brought us. God Bless America and God Bless Sexy British Uniform Makers!


Happy IndependenceDay!

[MinutemanCO]

Happy Independence Day!

Fly now in what's left of our liberty, Old Glory. One last time.

[Ryan Ruck]

Thanks Rick for bumping this thread. Wanted to bump this one since it had the Reagan video.


A heartfelt thanks to those who have served, are serving, and especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe for the last 238 years.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th and enjoy our freedoms while we still have them.

[Avvakum]

Happy Independence day! May we enjoy another 238 years of our Republic, no matter the threats or storms of fate. A quote from President Abraham Lincoln;

I fear you do not fully comprehend the danger of abridging the liberties of the people. Nothing but the sternest necessity can ever justify it. A government had better go to the extreme of toleration, than to do aught that could be construed into an interference with, or to jeopardize in any degree, the common rights of its citizens.

At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.
--January 27, 1838 Lyceum Address

Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in our bosoms. Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere.
--September 11, 1858 Speech at Edwardsville, Illinois


I have understood well that the duty of self-preservation rests solely with the American people.
--January 19, 1863 Letter to the Workingmen of England

[American Patriot]

Freedom summed up in one image

July 7, 2014 / Daniel Crane

THE DAY AFTER AMERICAN’S CELEBRATE THEIR “INDEPENDENCE” FROM TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENTS, REALITY SETS IN


After drinking foreign beers that claim to be American, cooking chicken saturated in antibiotics, raising American flags that are made in China, and popping fireworks produced by slave labor, we need to ask the question, what freedoms do American’s really have?


Read more at INTELLIHUB

[American Patriot]

Probably "Fake, but accurate"...

[Phil Fiord]

I made a conscious choice to quietly honor the day for what it is. What we have today is not freedom or independence, though, so the day is a tad shallow on today's terms. I want to celebrate this day in earnest but with meaning.