Happy 4th of July

TheMercenary · 07-04-2011, 07:39 AM

To all Cellarites.

A short diddy on the history from The History Channel. (3 min)

http://www.history.com/videos/fourth...f-july-history

limey · 07-04-2011, 08:10 AM

TheMercenary · 07-04-2011, 08:19 AM

The last draftee retires. It was an honor to have him.

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/mili...ce-us-13990692

regular.joe · 07-04-2011, 09:56 AM

Happy Independence Day to all of you.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/cha...claration.html

There was a time when our Congress did something useful. Hard to believe.

Thank you to all of you past and present who help to keep our Country alive and well.

footfootfoot · 07-04-2011, 02:24 PM

Thanks for that mini history Merc.
IT struck me at the end of the video with the little Asian kid next to the flag that what makes us American isn't so much being born here (though that helps) but really embracing being American (and then obtaining citizenship)

I really don't feel that it's very polite for people to come to any country and then expect to be accommodated.

I, for one, embrace our founding fathers. Our millionaire's club house and senate? Not so much.

TheMercenary · 07-04-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Thanks for that mini history Merc.
IT struck me at the end of the video with the little Asian kid next to the flag that what makes us American isn't so much being born here (though that helps) but really embracing being American (and then obtaining citizenship)

I must agree. It is what makes this country great.

Sundae · 07-04-2011, 02:39 PM

Major apols for not sending you all cards.
Mum was quite appalled this morning to find that I hadn't.

She doesn't seem to grasp that:
1) it's not a card occasion (do excuse my faux pas if it is)
2) you majorly outnumber me
3) 99.99% would far rather I use the money to pay off a debt or put money into the Cellar tip jar than buy and post numerous cards. The 0.01% will be buttfucked in the mouth by Monster.

That said - many happy teabags, light the blue touchpaper and enjoy x

monster · 07-04-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae

3) 99.99% would far rather I use the money to pay off a debt or put money into the Cellar tip jar than buy and post numerous cards. The 0.01% will be buttfucked in the mouth by Monster.

That said - many happy teabags, light the blue touchpaper and enjoy x

no blue touchpaper here -fuse shorter than a birthday candle.

No cards.

Monster gave up on you and your spending a while back, but this was a good choice...... and pay off debts before hitting tip jar. or getting a manicure.. or lashing out on fancy food... or ... oh wait, I gave up.

DanaC · 07-04-2011, 02:42 PM

Yah. Happy 4th July to all Merkin Dwellars!

tw · 07-04-2011, 04:55 PM

You mean people actually go to work on 4 July in England?

BigV · 07-12-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tw

You mean people actually go to work on 4 July in England?

do they even *have* the fourth of july in england?

TheMercenary · 07-14-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BigV

do they even *have* the fourth of july in england?

Why of course, they just don't celebrate.

I think they would have a good argument to make to just skip the day and remove it from their calendars... July 2, 3, 5, 6....

Lamplighter · 07-05-2013, 08:33 AM

Our weather cooled off and it was one of those really great cool summer days in PDX.
Lots of people out walking and talking.

Unfortunately, there were the annual traffic- and water-accidents

Here's hoping all dogs are safe after last night's celebrations.

TheMercenary · 07-04-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Yah. Happy 4th July to all Merkin Dwellars!

Thanks DC. I would have to say after the Aussies it is one of the largest land grabs in history. And what a long strange history it has been.

DanaC · 07-04-2011, 05:25 PM

No. We hold a day of national mourning for the loss of our troublesome colonies.

07-04-2011, 07:39 AM	#1
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Happy 4th of July To all Cellarites. A short diddy on the history from The History Channel. (3 min) http://www.history.com/videos/fourth...f-july-history __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-04-2011, 08:10 AM	#2
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07-04-2011, 08:19 AM	#3
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	The last draftee retires. It was an honor to have him. http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/mili...ce-us-13990692 __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-04-2011, 09:56 AM	#4
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Happy Independence Day to all of you. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/cha...claration.html There was a time when our Congress did something useful. Hard to believe. Thank you to all of you past and present who help to keep our Country alive and well. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

07-04-2011, 02:24 PM	#5
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Thanks for that mini history Merc. IT struck me at the end of the video with the little Asian kid next to the flag that what makes us American isn't so much being born here (though that helps) but really embracing being American (and then obtaining citizenship) I really don't feel that it's very polite for people to come to any country and then expect to be accommodated. I, for one, embrace our founding fathers. Our millionaire's club house and senate? Not so much. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

07-04-2011, 02:39 PM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Major apols for not sending you all cards. Mum was quite appalled this morning to find that I hadn't. She doesn't seem to grasp that: 1) it's not a card occasion (do excuse my faux pas if it is) 2) you majorly outnumber me 3) 99.99% would far rather I use the money to pay off a debt or put money into the Cellar tip jar than buy and post numerous cards. The 0.01% will be buttfucked in the mouth by Monster. That said - many happy teabags, light the blue touchpaper and enjoy x __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

07-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#10
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	You mean people actually go to work on 4 July in England?

07-05-2013, 08:33 AM	#13
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Our weather cooled off and it was one of those really great cool summer days in PDX. Lots of people out walking and talking. Unfortunately, there were the annual traffic- and water-accidents Here's hoping all dogs are safe after last night's celebrations.

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