The 4th of July

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  1. Winston1

    Winston1 Founding Member

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    As we approach the 241st year since the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed. We've seen the highest and lowest of times but our country has alway surmounted its challenges and become the greatest country of the modern era ....truly that shining beacon on the hill.
    We should reflect on the brilliance and strength of that small group of white European men who forged such a wonderful country and thank our blessings for them and our other leaders throughout the years. As Benjamin Franklin said after the Constitutional convention ended and a Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" With no hesitation whatsoever, Franklin responded, "A republic, if you can keep it." It takes work and good will. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were political enemies yet served together and laid a strong foundation for us to build on. These great men have a lot to teach us.
    Today we should read and contemplate Alexander Hamilton https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/05/22/the-modern-populist-mutiny/.
    Happy 4th all. Let's go beyond the barbecue and fireworks and renew our faith in this great country and help it rise to even greater glory.
     
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    Starts getting good around the 1 minute mark

     
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    “I can say—not as a patriotic bromide, but with full knowledge of the necessary metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, political and esthetic roots—that the United States of America is the greatest, the noblest and, in its original founding principles, the only moral country in the history of the world.” –Ayn Rand, Philosopher

    Happy 4th Everyone! (alt-left liberals too)


    Read more: http://thehayride.com/2014/07/10-gr...ca-for-the-4th-of-july-weekend/#ixzz4lrhhIgb5
     
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  5. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    It has the feeling of a birthday party for a very old person. You know like it may be the last one you celebrate. This country is so fragile and has become a nation of pussies.

    You know I read that during Nixon's presidency there were hundred of bombings in the US, and even thousands more bomb threats. And here we are.... we can't even deal with shootings without flipping our wigs. The days of finding common ground with your political rival are over. The days of win at all cost are here. Even if it's bad policy it's the win that counts. Even if it's a terrible candidate it's only the win that matters.

    Happy 4th everyone. Stay safe.
     
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    GiantDuckFan be excellent to each other Staff Member

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    Bengal B Founding Member

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    It feels like a Sunday. So did yesterday. That makes 3 Sundays in a row.
     
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    How do you find common ground with the left? They want a marxist socialist type government with a top down nanny state approach. We would have tear up the constitution. There is no common ground fuck them just want to defeat them. Happy 4th
     
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    GiantDuckFan be excellent to each other Staff Member

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    You and your ilk would see America in ruin, you have no solutions only hate, you are anti-American, fuck you,.. God bless America
     
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    GiantDuckFan be excellent to each other Staff Member

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    cheer up man, this countries stronger, more resilient than you think, hang on to your ideals,.. It's always darkest before the dawn.

    We're just waiting for our next great American moment, at our moment of great despair a leader will arise, and guide us into the golden age of America,.. I shit you not, it's gonna happen.
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    Enjoy today, celebrate, it's our 241st birthday.
     
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