Independence Day - 24hourcampfire

These are different times, for sure.

However one thing for me that has not changed.....is my appreciation for our military. The people, regardless of gender, ethnicity and other differences will always have my respect and thanks.

Today is a day to reflect on that. Also the many people, who since the Revolution through today that have lost their lives should be honored.

The people who are still with us should be thanked today for what a great country we have despite what is going on today.

The flag should be looked upon proudly today as she flies over our country. Thank a current member and/or a veteran today.

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Amen.

Thanks, Cpt. David E. Royal, USAR-Ret.
What are you guys doing today? I driving my rot rod in the Big Pine 4th of July parade adorned with American flags and posters for Cythia Lummis who is running for the senate seat being vacated by Mike Enzi.

I’ll be celebrating our 52nd wedding anniversary with my wife. Barbecuing, some adult beverages, and watching the fireworks.
Also celebrating our country, even with all it’s problems of late, still the greatest country on earth.

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Only country in the world where multitudes come to better their lives and the foolish idiots are trying to overthrow it! Long may She stand!!

right on joe

Ed

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Joe You are correct! Happy forth to everyone!!

Happy fourth everyone. Putting in a new drainfield and relaxing later.

Relaxed all afternoon with friends eating smoked brisket and drinking German beer while planning some hunting trips and .22 benchrest matches. Fixing to load the cannon and fire a salute to our Republic. (Might upset the neighbor's chickens but that's life.

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

We need to remind EVERYONE of this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

Especially now...

Originally Posted by Blitz

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

We need to remind EVERYONE of this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

Especially now...

A big amen to that.

Originally Posted by diamondjim

These are different times, for sure.

However one thing for me that has not changed.....is my appreciation for our military. The people, regardless of gender, ethnicity and other differences will always have my respect and thanks.

Today is a day to reflect on that. Also the many people, who since the Revolution through today that have lost their lives should be honored.

The people who are still with us should be thanked today for what a great country we have despite what is going on today.

The flag should be looked upon proudly today as she flies over our country. Thank a current member and/or a veteran today.

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Happy Independence Day to our greatest neighbor and friend

A Day Late But God Bless America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God bless our great nation.

Originally Posted by Blitz

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

We need to remind EVERYONE of this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

Especially now...

It was a radical thought then and it will always test the boundaries of governmental control and personal liberty for as long as we honor it. And to that I always like to add Mr's Lincoln's thoughts on it being a government of, by and for the people. Never let that one slip through your hands.

Spent the afternoon and evening at the local VFW among Patriots. Even had a Medal of Honor recipient there for the festivities. Ft Campbell canceled their fireworks show so we had our own. I won a door prize! A 1.75 bottle of Jack.

Originally Posted by S99VG

[quote=Blitz]"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

We need to remind EVERYONE of this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

Especially now...

Thomas Jefferson wrote that.

Now "they" want to tear down all his monuments and the Jefferson Memorial because Black Lives Matter.

He also wrote one of my sig lines, amongst many other things. One of the most important and influential men in American History. One could vehemently argue the point that no American black, white or otherwise would have the freedoms they enjoy today if TJ would have never been born.

Whatever....

Originally Posted by 99guy

Originally Posted by S99VG

[quote=Blitz]"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

We need to remind EVERYONE of this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

Especially now...

Thomas Jefferson wrote that.

Now "they" want to tear down all his monuments and the Jefferson Memorial because Black Lives Matter.

He also wrote one of my sig lines, amongst many other things. One of the most important and influential men in American History. One could vehemently argue the point that no American black, white or otherwise would have the freedoms they enjoy today if TJ would have never been born.

Whatever....

I have to give credit to Blitz for that quote. All I added was the government for, by and of the people stuff