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Title: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: fbWldcat on July 02, 2011, 09:26:35 PM
We celebrate the birth of a nation, founded not by a singular person but a majority of peoples governed by those that they choose.

Please be safe this weekend, don't drive drunk, and blow stuff up as safely as possible. Just be safe when remembering what this holiday truly means.
<S>

This one is always nice this time of year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6vwXbQZvJo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6vwXbQZvJo)
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: kilo2 on July 02, 2011, 09:37:13 PM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: oakranger on July 02, 2011, 09:47:22 PM
:salute To the people who bravely define a King and country to fight for their independence with a pen and rifle.

(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/skbluestem/2011-05-25_2324.png)
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Penguin on July 02, 2011, 10:00:27 PM
After reading up on the revolution, I've come to the conclusion that timing was everything.  Britain had just finished a war with France, and was ostensibly war-weary.  Britain's rivals were all too eager to send aid, and in the case of France, troops.  The colonists were irritated by their lack of input into the government and additional taxation.  The time was ripe for revolution.  That isn't to say that it was simple by any means, organizing a well-funded, supplied and armed milita in the face of martial law was no easy feat.

The revolution is as fortuitous as it is fascinating.  The most crucial part, in my opinion, was when George Washington refused the position of absolute military dictator.

-Penguin
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: fbWldcat on July 02, 2011, 10:11:20 PM
Oh say can you see,
By the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight's last gleaming,
And the rocket's red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free,
And the home of the brave?

Dang I'm proud to be an American <S>
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: SmokinLoon on July 02, 2011, 11:17:17 PM
After reading up on the revolution, I've come to the conclusion that timing was everything.  Britain had just finished a war with France, and was ostensibly war-weary.  Britain's rivals were all too eager to send aid, and in the case of France, troops.  The colonists were irritated by their lack of input into the government and additional taxation.  The time was ripe for revolution.  That isn't to say that it was simple by any means, organizing a well-funded, supplied and armed milita in the face of martial law was no easy feat.

The revolution is as fortuitous as it is fascinating.  The most crucial part, in my opinion, was when George Washington refused the position of absolute military dictator.

-Penguin

macro macro macro. 

College will do you well, I highly suggest a 300 level or highler course in the American Revolution.  You will learn far more than you can currently comprehend.   ;)
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 02, 2011, 11:24:59 PM
I just read on the news website that you can't buy fireworks in another state, then bring it back to Georgia (mortars and bottle rockets)  :furious To many retards thing its a good idea to shove a rocket up their arse and got them illegalized. which sucks, I had to remove all the bottle rockets explosives and find another use for them, however my family will be setting off a free mortar we got at Phantom. (Article also said most cops will look the other way because they don't want to ruin a holiday). Are fireworks illegal in any of your states?
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: fbWldcat on July 02, 2011, 11:37:54 PM
They are no longer illegal in Kentucky, but they cannot be set off (mortars or finales) within 200 ft of a building of business or residence.

<S>

Have fun, be safe.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 02, 2011, 11:43:53 PM
They are no longer illegal in Kentucky, but they cannot be set off (mortars or finales) within 200 ft of a building of business or residence.

<S>

Have fun, be safe.
Thanks and I know, I have the safety of my family and neighborhood well in check.

 :salute Have fun yourself and be safe also.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: badhorse on July 03, 2011, 10:28:49 AM
See Rule #14
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Penguin on July 03, 2011, 11:08:55 AM
macro macro macro. 

College will do you well, I highly suggest a 300 level or highler course in the American Revolution.  You will learn far more than you can currently comprehend.   ;)

Macro what?  A computer macro?  Just kidding, I don't know what you mean by 'macro'.  Perhaps you could shoot me a PM about what I missed, I love to read about history. :rock

-Penguin
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Dragon on July 03, 2011, 02:27:46 PM
:salute To the people who bravely define a King and country to fight for their independence with a pen and rifle.

(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/skbluestem/2011-05-25_2324.png)


Always a pleasure, Oak.


The word should be defied.   :P

Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: ebfd11 on July 03, 2011, 03:04:51 PM
Well here is a song I first heard in Okinawa Japan, the concert was free and it was awesome seeing four branches of the military forgetting the little disputes they had with each other and remembering the meaning behinfd the song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E

(http://www.direnzocoal.com/sitebuilder/images/american_eagle_flag3-600x450.png)

(http://www.perretsarmysurplus.com/images/900196.jpg)

(http://flagstore.flagsbay.com/images/categories/Marine_Corps_flag.gif)

(http://www.flagguys.com/img/navy.gif)

(http://www.flagguys.com/img/airwngs.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Coast_guard_flag.gif)

:salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute

Thank you all past present and future service member fo defending a country I love so much and Happy Birthday USA!!!!

LawnDart





Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: potsNpans on July 03, 2011, 06:57:24 PM
I'll be giving thanks to the sole author and securer of our nations liberty and blessings.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Serenity on July 03, 2011, 09:58:30 PM
I just read on the news website that you can't buy fireworks in another state, then bring it back to Georgia (mortars and bottle rockets)  :furious To many retards thing its a good idea to shove a rocket up their arse and got them illegalized. which sucks, I had to remove all the bottle rockets explosives and find another use for them, however my family will be setting off a free mortar we got at Phantom. (Article also said most cops will look the other way because they don't want to ruin a holiday). Are fireworks illegal in any of your states?

Illegal here in hawaii (And unfortunately I went home for the summer...) but the army puts on a pretty cool display at Schofield Barracks I'll be going to after ignoring a few trespassing signs to go on the most amazing hike in the state...
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 03, 2011, 10:44:53 PM
Illegal here in hawaii (And unfortunately I went home for the summer...) but the army puts on a pretty cool display at Schofield Barracks I'll be going to after ignoring a few trespassing signs to go on the most amazing hike in the state...
Have fun, and be careful  :lol All the cities in my area usually throw off a fireworks bonanza on the 3rd and 4th so I went to one tonight, it was awesome, then tomorrow we have a ton of fountains, plus a family reunion, its going to be chaos.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Tupac on July 03, 2011, 10:50:01 PM
Illegal here in hawaii (And unfortunately I went home for the summer...) but the army puts on a pretty cool display at Schofield Barracks I'll be going to after ignoring a few trespassing signs to go on the most amazing hike in the state...

Dont worry, we're in a burn ban here. You arent missing anything
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: VAMPIRE 2? on July 03, 2011, 10:58:49 PM
Be safe, don't pop any kids ear drums!
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: MaSonZ on July 03, 2011, 11:00:44 PM
 :salute to those serving, who have served ands those who will serve us and keep us free.

to all, be safe. Happy birthday America!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 03, 2011, 11:11:34 PM
Be safe, don't pop any kids ear drums!
awww there goes my 4th  :lol

lol Be safe yourself and Happy Forth!
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: MachFly on July 03, 2011, 11:24:51 PM
Happy 4th of July  :cheers:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Nefarious on July 03, 2011, 11:28:39 PM
3%
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: saggs on July 03, 2011, 11:31:56 PM
*pet peeve rant*

It's called INDEPENDENCE DAY!

I don't know why people call this particular holiday by it's calender date instead of proper name but it's always bugged me.   People don't go around saying "Merry twenty-fifth of December!" or "What did you get the wife for the fourteenth of February?"

*pet peeve rant over*

Anyway hope everyone had a great INDEPENDENCE DAY, and took some time to be grateful for what it means.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: iron650 on July 04, 2011, 06:56:34 AM
Happy independence day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WMy-u8Su2g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WMy-u8Su2g)
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Wayout on July 04, 2011, 07:51:31 AM
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Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Wayout on July 04, 2011, 07:59:46 AM
*pet peeve rant*

It's called INDEPENDENCE DAY!  

I don't know why people call this particular holiday by it's calender date instead of proper name but it's always bugged me.   People don't go around saying "Merry twenty-fifth of December!" or "What did you get the wife for the fourteenth of February?"

*pet peeve rant over*

Anyway hope everyone had a great INDEPENDENCE DAY, and took some time to be grateful for what it means.

Why July 4th is NOT exactly the day of US Independence.  [Warning:  A little history lesson follows.]

"The 4th of July, American Independence Day, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared US Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. But technically speaking, July 4th doesn't qualify to be the US Independence day."

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/173865/20110704/fourth-of-july-us-independence-day-july-4th-not-independence-day-history-declaration-of-independence.htm (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/173865/20110704/fourth-of-july-us-independence-day-july-4th-not-independence-day-history-declaration-of-independence.htm)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: deSelys on July 04, 2011, 09:18:56 AM
Happy 4th of July from the other side of the Pond :)
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: AKKuya on July 04, 2011, 09:57:15 AM
Happy Independence Day!!!!!

A small quote from President Whitmore

 Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Dragon on July 04, 2011, 10:19:06 AM
Happy Independence Day.

God save the Queen, Huzzah!

Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Seadog36 on July 04, 2011, 10:36:06 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: SWkiljoy on July 04, 2011, 10:48:45 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 04, 2011, 11:24:31 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Maverick on July 04, 2011, 01:33:32 PM
 :x :rock

 :salute
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Maverick on July 04, 2011, 01:37:29 PM


God save the Queen, Huzzah!



You and elton john are really close aren't you.......  :huh
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 04, 2011, 01:40:31 PM
You and elton john are really close aren't you.......  :huh
Isn't that what the sniper says in team fortress 2?
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: TinmanX on July 04, 2011, 03:32:33 PM
A few months early but what the heck, eh?
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: bortas1 on July 04, 2011, 03:40:00 PM
 :salute happy to all
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: bortas1 on July 04, 2011, 03:45:56 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: Happy Birthday USA
Post by: Penguin on July 04, 2011, 08:14:44 PM
I'd say that the US is a nice place to live, so I'm happy that we're no longer dependent on Britain :)- we could have ended up like Myanmar :eek:.  It's a shame that to make an independence omlet, we had to crack a few skulls, though. :(

-Penguin