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The Declaration Of Independence Is As Important Today As It Was in 1776
It is depressingly axiomatic that our current crop of pathetic, ahistoric, crass, rapacious, unpatriotic sub-wits in our government have no understanding the unique drive for freedom and liberty that animated our founders.
And what makes it worse is that they have no appreciation for what those men created: a template for the greatest country in the history of Man. They think they can do better. They are wrong.In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. 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. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
Read the rest at the National Archives
The list of grievances is fascinating, and the number that can be directed at our own government and its unelected bureaucratic autocracy is startling. It also illuminates the unchanging drive for power, and the wisdom of our founders to recognize it. The last one could describe the last two Democrat presidents!
He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Sound familiar. It is easy to dismiss the convulsions of our society as just another blip in the never-ending success of our glorious country. After all, America has survived 250 years, and the end result is absolutely amazing. But the transportation, the technology, the communication that the United States has mostly created for the world has conspired to create vulnerabilities that are new, and we are unsure how to protect our wonderful country from the depredations of the rest of the world, and the enemies within. Will we survive for another 250 years? That is up to us and our children and our grandchildren. I think that is the timeline for the survival of this great experiment.
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BOING!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:01 PM (y1wyK)
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The last one could describe the last two Democrat presidents!
He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Sound familiar.
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Wagon drivers?
He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Sound familiar.
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Wagon drivers?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:03 PM (y1wyK)
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Its a big country I hope so
Posted by: doug at July 05, 2026 12:04 PM (Hy+R4)
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Yes! Excellent post, CBD. Good on ya.
Posted by: Dr_No at July 05, 2026 12:05 PM (ayRl+)
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While accusing Donald Trump of politicizing the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
https://t.ly/j9nPp
While accusing Donald Trump of politicizing the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
https://t.ly/j9nPp
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2026 12:05 PM (Cqx++)
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Ot watching the time
Its lunch time
Its lunch time
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (Ia/+0)
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He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
I wonder if there were loyalists back in the day arguing that raping and pillaging was worth being able to get authentic Indian food?
I wonder if there were loyalists back in the day arguing that raping and pillaging was worth being able to get authentic Indian food?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (Kt19C)
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The left/Democrats hate America. Talk to them and they will tell you...we are too free, we have too many guns, we use gasp AC!, we are too Christian, too white, too rich and on and on.
The right isn't politicizing Independence Day we are celebrating our country but since the left hates our country they'll argue THAT is politicizing it
The right isn't politicizing Independence Day we are celebrating our country but since the left hates our country they'll argue THAT is politicizing it
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (sKqQm)
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Went to a Declaration reading yesterday.
Much is as it is today, if not what England is dokng to us as what the government is doing.
Much is as it is today, if not what England is dokng to us as what the government is doing.
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (Ia/+0)
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But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
There is iron in these words.
There is iron in these words.
Posted by: dantesed at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (Oy/m2)
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While accusing Donald Trump of politicizing the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
https://t.ly/j9nPp
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2026 12:05 PM (Cqx++)
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Lots of good people responded. Here's DataRepublican, sharp as a blade:
https://tinyurl.com/4kdjyte3
https://t.ly/j9nPp
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2026 12:05 PM (Cqx++)
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Lots of good people responded. Here's DataRepublican, sharp as a blade:
https://tinyurl.com/4kdjyte3
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (y1wyK)
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Looking at the fascist police state Britain has become I am very very happy we cut those ties...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:09 PM (y1wyK)
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I read this every July 4.
And the TX Declaration of Independence every March 2.
“These, and other grievances, were patiently borne by the people of Texas, untill they reached that point at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue. We then took up arms in defence of the national constitution. We appealed to our Mexican brethren for assistance. Our appeal has been made in vain. Though months have elapsed, no sympathetic response has yet been heard from the Interior.
“We are, therefore, forced to the melancholy conclusion, that the Mexican people have acquiesced in the destruction of their liberty, and the substitution therfor of a military government; that they are unfit to be free, and incapable of self government.”
And the TX Declaration of Independence every March 2.
“These, and other grievances, were patiently borne by the people of Texas, untill they reached that point at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue. We then took up arms in defence of the national constitution. We appealed to our Mexican brethren for assistance. Our appeal has been made in vain. Though months have elapsed, no sympathetic response has yet been heard from the Interior.
“We are, therefore, forced to the melancholy conclusion, that the Mexican people have acquiesced in the destruction of their liberty, and the substitution therfor of a military government; that they are unfit to be free, and incapable of self government.”
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:10 PM (4g5V+)
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12 While accusing Donald Trump of politicizing the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
https://t.ly/j9nPp
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2026 12:05 PM (Cqx++)
Bet they were furious about yesterdays festivities...
https://t.ly/j9nPp
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 05, 2026 12:05 PM (Cqx++)
Bet they were furious about yesterdays festivities...
Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2026 12:10 PM (FtULh)
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What do you think when you see that a Democrat gets indicted by a grand jury, and a judge inevitably overturns that indictment on grounds that nobody has heard of?
The left only cares about outcomes so this shouldn't be a surprise.
The annoyance here is there is just enough controlled opposition to stop us from acting in kind.
The fact that Bill Clinton never went to prison is a stain on the country.
The left only cares about outcomes so this shouldn't be a surprise.
The annoyance here is there is just enough controlled opposition to stop us from acting in kind.
The fact that Bill Clinton never went to prison is a stain on the country.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:10 PM (sKqQm)
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"...that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states..."
I guess that's why "The United Colonies of America" never really caught on as a national moniker.
I guess that's why "The United Colonies of America" never really caught on as a national moniker.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 05, 2026 12:11 PM (2Ez/1)
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Looking at the fascist police state Britain has become I am very very happy we cut those ties...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (sKqQm)
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They still have diplomats in the US. And they still have somewhat of a sense of humo(u)r:
https://tinyurl.com/yvmftypb
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:08 PM (sKqQm)
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They still have diplomats in the US. And they still have somewhat of a sense of humo(u)r:
https://tinyurl.com/yvmftypb
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:11 PM (y1wyK)
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Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
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Projection is one the prime motivators of the street-level Left/Liberal/Prog/Dem psyche. Stir in some hypocrisy and narcissism, and there you have it.
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Projection is one the prime motivators of the street-level Left/Liberal/Prog/Dem psyche. Stir in some hypocrisy and narcissism, and there you have it.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 12:12 PM (XeU6L)
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Thanks CBD. Wow… reading it again, I said to myself: That one document alone puts Thomas Jefferson in the pantheon of greats, even if he did nothing else of consequence at all the rest of his life. Jefferson has never been one of my favorite founders but you gotta give him his due…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:12 PM (ugElV)
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I've been in DC for a few Fourths. At the National Archives, they did a reading of the Declaration. After that, Revolutionary War re-enactors mustered in the street- Redcoats vs Patriots. Live black powder arms. FFS those black powder muskets were deafening.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2026 12:13 PM (ZxPkt)
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“(The Mexican government under Santa Anna) has suffered the military commandants, stationed among us, to exercise arbitrary acts of oppression and tyrrany, thus trampling upon the most sacred rights of the citizens, and rendering the military superior to the civil power.”
“(King George the Threeth) has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”
This is why it is important to understand that the police ARE civilians.
“(King George the Threeth) has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”
This is why it is important to understand that the police ARE civilians.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:14 PM (4g5V+)
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@ 17 …The fact that Bill Clinton never went to prison is a stain on the country.
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Clinton is the original 'StainMaster' … knowhutimean?
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Clinton is the original 'StainMaster' … knowhutimean?
Posted by: Dr_No at July 05, 2026 12:14 PM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:15 PM (NcvvS)
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22 I've been in DC for a few Fourths. At the National Archives, they did a reading of the Declaration. After that, Revolutionary War re-enactors mustered in the street- Redcoats vs Patriots. Live black powder arms. FFS those black powder muskets were deafening.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2026 12:13 PM (ZxPkt)
I saw just one fired at Halifax at the fort there for a demonstration. Concur. Covering my ears barely did it justice.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2026 12:13 PM (ZxPkt)
I saw just one fired at Halifax at the fort there for a demonstration. Concur. Covering my ears barely did it justice.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:15 PM (4g5V+)
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But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
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I think it's important to remind everyone that yesterday celebrated the announcement of the explanation for our forebears' decision to take up arms against their government (which they had been doing for quite some time).
It is reasonably recognized as the birthday of our nation.
It is not, however, the birth of our federal government. That, quite rightly, never gets any celebration.
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I think it's important to remind everyone that yesterday celebrated the announcement of the explanation for our forebears' decision to take up arms against their government (which they had been doing for quite some time).
It is reasonably recognized as the birthday of our nation.
It is not, however, the birth of our federal government. That, quite rightly, never gets any celebration.
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (vSvIl)
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25 >>The fact that Bill Clinton never went to prison is a stain on the country.
Ditto Hillary.
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:15 PM (NcvvS)
Agree. But think Obama was much much much much worse
Ditto Hillary.
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:15 PM (NcvvS)
Agree. But think Obama was much much much much worse
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (ugElV)
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"And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
*****
Nothing will happen.
"And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
*****
Nothing will happen.
Posted by: The Nothing Will Happen guy's great-great-great-great grandfather at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (2Ez/1)
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America is fortunate to have him:
Elon Musk @elonmusk 6h
Replying to @TheAliceSmith
I read the Declaration of Independence out loud today with heartfelt conviction.
It is a work not just of genius, but also of a purity of soul that resonates to this very day.
See his numerous patriotic X posts over the last 2 days:
https://x.com/elonmusk/
Elon Musk @elonmusk 6h
Replying to @TheAliceSmith
I read the Declaration of Independence out loud today with heartfelt conviction.
It is a work not just of genius, but also of a purity of soul that resonates to this very day.
See his numerous patriotic X posts over the last 2 days:
https://x.com/elonmusk/
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (y1wyK)
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Clinton is the original 'StainMaster' … knowhutimean?
Posted by: Dr_No
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The free press was incredible!
Posted by: Dr_No
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The free press was incredible!
Posted by: The Gap at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (XeU6L)
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Not surprised Leftists claim opponents are doing what they are doing
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: man at July 05, 2026 12:17 PM (cGjQu)
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It is depressingly axiomatic that most of the current crop of greedy, selfish, grasping, grifting, double dipping, four flushing, crass, ahistoric, unkept and unpatriotic american residents only participate in the money laundering scheme which is the federal government so they can get paid or get some kind of bennie, freebie or handout.
Posted by: Over 39.46 Trillion and Growing at July 05, 2026 12:17 PM (g7saB)
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I am going to keep repeating this. Voting for a Congressman 2 Senators and a President and thinking this absolves one from any other effort to maintain our freedom is so short sighted.
It has been said we are not voting our way out of the rise of socialism/communism and that is true. Standing up and speaking out is the solution.
It has been said we are not voting our way out of the rise of socialism/communism and that is true. Standing up and speaking out is the solution.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:17 PM (afJtY)
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>>Agree. But think Obama was much much much much worse
You're right in total effect, but with the Clintons there was so much evidence with which to prosecute them. Obama's offences were political; the Clintons' actually criminal.
You're right in total effect, but with the Clintons there was so much evidence with which to prosecute them. Obama's offences were political; the Clintons' actually criminal.
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:18 PM (NcvvS)
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“We, therefore, the delegates with plenary powers of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled, appealing to a candid world for the necessities of our condition, do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended, and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic, and are fully invested with all the rights and attributes which properly belong to independent nations; and, conscious of the rectitude of our intentions, we fearlessly and confidently commit the issue to the decision of the Supreme arbiter of the destinies of nations.”
Nothing will happen.
Nothing will happen.
Posted by: The guy who always says Nothing Will Happen Texas ancestors at July 05, 2026 12:19 PM (4g5V+)
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Clinton is the original 'StainMaster' … knowhutimean?
Posted by: Dr_No at July 05, 2026 12:14 PM (ayRl+)
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"Devil on a blue dress" - Lewinsky rendition.
"Devil in a blue dress" - Epstein rendition.
Posted by: Dr_No at July 05, 2026 12:14 PM (ayRl+)
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"Devil on a blue dress" - Lewinsky rendition.
"Devil in a blue dress" - Epstein rendition.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 05, 2026 12:19 PM (y1wyK)
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@ 28 25 >>The fact that Bill Clinton never went to prison is a stain on the country. Ditto Hillary.
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:15 PM (NcvvS)
Agree. But think Obama was much much much much worse
____________________________________
No. Bidet the Forgettable is without doubt the worst - and most corrupt (which speaks volumes). Little Jilliekins comes in 2nd since she was 'The Enabler'. Mama, why don't we still use firing squads … ?
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:15 PM (NcvvS)
Agree. But think Obama was much much much much worse
____________________________________
No. Bidet the Forgettable is without doubt the worst - and most corrupt (which speaks volumes). Little Jilliekins comes in 2nd since she was 'The Enabler'. Mama, why don't we still use firing squads … ?
Posted by: Dr_No at July 05, 2026 12:19 PM (ayRl+)
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The free press was incredible!
Posted by: The Gap
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The dress...hold it...I might be treading on Piper's turf.
Anyway: https://shorturl.at/IrOSU
The free press was incredible!
Posted by: The Gap
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The dress...hold it...I might be treading on Piper's turf.
Anyway: https://shorturl.at/IrOSU
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 12:19 PM (XeU6L)
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35 I am going to keep repeating this. Voting for a Congressman 2 Senators and a President and thinking this absolves one from any other effort to maintain our freedom is so short sighted.
It has been said we are not voting our way out of the rise of socialism/communism and that is true. Standing up and speaking out is the solution.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:17 PM (
Absolutely. Voting is a PART of participation in government.
It has been said we are not voting our way out of the rise of socialism/communism and that is true. Standing up and speaking out is the solution.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:17 PM (
Absolutely. Voting is a PART of participation in government.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:20 PM (4g5V+)
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A lot of the Declaration grievances sound like the modern Democrat Party agenda...
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
Posted by: Still in the Courfe of human events at July 05, 2026 12:20 PM (TbWk/)
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The fireworks are off the charts. We were in that space between the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building. All the debris from the exploding shells rains down- scorched cardboard, bits of burnt rubber and paper, soot- you get dirtied up. Worth it.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2026 12:21 PM (ZxPkt)
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I wonder if there were loyalists back in the day arguing that raping and pillaging was worth being able to get authentic Indian food?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)
At 3am
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)
At 3am
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:22 PM (4g5V+)
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43 The fireworks are off the charts. We were in that space between the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building. All the debris from the exploding shells rains down- scorched cardboard, bits of burnt rubber and paper, soot- you get dirtied up. Worth it.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2026 12:21 PM
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Likewise on the riverbank in the Old Dumb Union.
Posted by: Don Black at July 05, 2026 12:21 PM
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Likewise on the riverbank in the Old Dumb Union.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
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44 I wonder if there were loyalists back in the day arguing that raping and pillaging was worth being able to get authentic Indian food?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)
At 3am
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:22 PM (4g5V+)
No GrubHub back then. Or drive-throughs. Trot up on your horse for two orders of pemmican and a slab of salted buffalo?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 05, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)
At 3am
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:22 PM (4g5V+)
No GrubHub back then. Or drive-throughs. Trot up on your horse for two orders of pemmican and a slab of salted buffalo?
Posted by: Where else can you get rape at 3am but NYC? at July 05, 2026 12:25 PM (TbWk/)
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46 You know what 40,000 people calling a Congressman 's office gets?
His fuckin attention.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
Not always.
His fuckin attention.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
Not always.
Posted by: Senator McConnell's Chief of Staff at July 05, 2026 12:29 PM (c3YdQ)
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Sadly, our "elected" officials would take exception to much of the Declaration today.
I'd really like to see Trump take the members of Congress who obviously represent people other than Americans to task. Ilhan Omar for example, who represents her Somali brethren, not Americans. Or any of the other representatives who constantly bitch and moan about Palestine. Or whatever.
These people need to be exiled.
I'd really like to see Trump take the members of Congress who obviously represent people other than Americans to task. Ilhan Omar for example, who represents her Somali brethren, not Americans. Or any of the other representatives who constantly bitch and moan about Palestine. Or whatever.
These people need to be exiled.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 12:31 PM (jehhT)
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48 46 You know what 40,000 people calling a Congressman 's office gets?
His fuckin attention.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
I'm in CA... It would probably get me arrested....
His fuckin attention.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
I'm in CA... It would probably get me arrested....
Posted by: It's me donna at July 05, 2026 12:32 PM (FtULh)
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Jefferson has never been one of my favorite founders but you gotta give him his due…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:12 PM (ugElV)
Agreed...he was too enamored of the French Revolution.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:12 PM (ugElV)
Agreed...he was too enamored of the French Revolution.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2026 12:33 PM (l4RKn)
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Back a few years ago when amnesty was being floated phone lines to the Capital were melted by the sheer volume of calls. What happened? The subject disappeared.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:33 PM (afJtY)
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20 Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
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Projection is one the prime motivators of the street-level Left/Liberal/Prog/Dem psyche. Stir in some hypocrisy and narcissism, and there you have it.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.
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Yesterday History Channel was running a program on George Washington. Not having seen any history portrayed on History Channel in years, I eagerly tuned in.
The first thing I saw was Bill Clinton holding forth on his perceptions of George Washington. I had the channel changed before he out five words.
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Projection is one the prime motivators of the street-level Left/Liberal/Prog/Dem psyche. Stir in some hypocrisy and narcissism, and there you have it.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.
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Yesterday History Channel was running a program on George Washington. Not having seen any history portrayed on History Channel in years, I eagerly tuned in.
The first thing I saw was Bill Clinton holding forth on his perceptions of George Washington. I had the channel changed before he out five words.
Posted by: Sam Adams at July 05, 2026 12:34 PM (X+xvk)
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Agreed, they are very wrong. About everything.
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at July 05, 2026 12:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Im amazed at how the Declaration is still relevant today
Despite the commies, if America hadn't endured all of us would be getting regular visits from Scotland Yard over what we post on AOS and either fined or arrested
Despite the commies, if America hadn't endured all of us would be getting regular visits from Scotland Yard over what we post on AOS and either fined or arrested
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Now With More Quality Fapness at July 05, 2026 12:35 PM (fapp/)
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Dubois Wyoming Military Museum celebrates 250th by crushing cars with tanks.
Cowboy State Daily has the story.
America!
Dubois Wyoming Military Museum celebrates 250th by crushing cars with tanks.
Cowboy State Daily has the story.
America!
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2026 12:35 PM (/QHx4)
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Agreed...he was too enamored of the French Revolution.
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they did have some large wagshambas though
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they did have some large wagshambas though
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Now With More Quality Fapness at July 05, 2026 12:36 PM (fapp/)
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Prager University- The Declaration of Independence. It's a cool AI video. I think it's about 14 minutes. They also have another one of about two hours profiling all the Signers and advocating for people to continue to speak up for liberty:
https://tinyurl.com/4dn8djj2
https://tinyurl.com/4dn8djj2
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2026 12:37 PM (+wdeh)
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Dubois Wyoming Military Museum celebrates 250th by crushing cars with tanks.
Cowboy State Daily has the story.
America!
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2026 12:35 PM (/QHx4)
I love Dubois and the Wind River valley. Heaven on earth.
Cowboy State Daily has the story.
America!
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2026 12:35 PM (/QHx4)
I love Dubois and the Wind River valley. Heaven on earth.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 05, 2026 12:38 PM (0aYVJ)
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It's me donna, do you know 5 other conservative people in your neighborhood?
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:38 PM (afJtY)
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Reading John Adams history and his friendship with Jefferson, I can easily relate more closely to Adams and how this guy could never seem to catch a break
He's buried in a crypt at a private church still standing today and active AFAIK, I always intended to go and pay my respects but I did get a second best opportunity visiting his home which is still beautifully kept by US Parks
He's buried in a crypt at a private church still standing today and active AFAIK, I always intended to go and pay my respects but I did get a second best opportunity visiting his home which is still beautifully kept by US Parks
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Now With More Quality Fapness at July 05, 2026 12:38 PM (fapp/)
Posted by: four seasons at July 05, 2026 12:38 PM (/QHx4)
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If I've learned one thing from the history of the United States it's never bet against a free people. Many have no idea how close we came to losing our war of independence multiple times. We came almost as close over the last decade. But we didn't lose because free men will always resist, often when it seems all is lost.
The United States is more than just the best and most free country on the planet. We are beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world and recently a whole new generation of people from around the world have learned that.
I've never been more optimistic about this little experiment.
The United States is more than just the best and most free country on the planet. We are beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world and recently a whole new generation of people from around the world have learned that.
I've never been more optimistic about this little experiment.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 05, 2026 12:39 PM (viF8m)
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Despite the commies, if America hadn't endured all of us would be getting regular visits from Scotland Yard over what we post on AOS and either fined or arrested
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger
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We have a list.
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger
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We have a list.
Posted by: Bob, at the NSA at July 05, 2026 12:40 PM (XeU6L)
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While living in Houston, John Culberson was my Congressman. I sent him an extract of the complaints in the Declaration, accusing him of being guilty of those. This was one time that I received something besides a handful of printed brochures in reply. He sent me a very angry, 2-page letter denying his culpability there.
Kudos for recognizing what I done and how I had sourced it, but he was still nothing but a statist RINO.
Kudos for recognizing what I done and how I had sourced it, but he was still nothing but a statist RINO.
Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at July 05, 2026 12:41 PM (KqLd6)
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57 Agreed...he was too enamored of the French Revolution.
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they did have some large wagshambas though
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Now With More Quality Fapness at July 05, 2026 12:36 PM (fapp/)
Even TJ saw the problems with the French Revolution well afterwards.
They have a statue of TJ in Paris.
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they did have some large wagshambas though
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Now With More Quality Fapness at July 05, 2026 12:36 PM (fapp/)
Even TJ saw the problems with the French Revolution well afterwards.
They have a statue of TJ in Paris.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:42 PM (4g5V+)
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Im amazed at how the Declaration is still relevant today
Despite the commies, if America hadn't endured all of us would be getting regular visits from Scotland Yard over what we post on AOS and either fined or arrested
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I doubt there'd even be an internet much less the personal devices we use to access it.
Despite the commies, if America hadn't endured all of us would be getting regular visits from Scotland Yard over what we post on AOS and either fined or arrested
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I doubt there'd even be an internet much less the personal devices we use to access it.
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:42 PM (vSvIl)
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Agreed...he was too enamored of the French Revolution.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2026 12:33 PM (l4RKn)
Yes, too much a Francophile for my taste. Excused the excesses of their revolution which I’ve never understood.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 05, 2026 12:33 PM (l4RKn)
Yes, too much a Francophile for my taste. Excused the excesses of their revolution which I’ve never understood.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:42 PM (26GAh)
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As we do every year, we had a reading of the Declaration at my colonial era church yesterday - a church where it was doubtless read when it was first signed.
Last year I'd guess the attendance was 110 or so. This year it was 214.
I am optimistic.
Last year I'd guess the attendance was 110 or so. This year it was 214.
I am optimistic.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:42 PM (Riz8t)
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In parts of Alaska it doesn't get dark enough for fireworks.
So they do this: https://tinyurl.com/5ab79369
So they do this: https://tinyurl.com/5ab79369
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 12:43 PM (jehhT)
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The United States is more than just the best and most free country on the planet. We are beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world and recently a whole new generation of people from around the world have learned that.
I've never been more optimistic about this little experiment.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Reagan on America " It's the American vision of creating a new nation of free people, a country that would be a light unto the nations, and a shining city upon a hill. "
The United States is more than just the best and most free country on the planet. We are beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world and recently a whole new generation of people from around the world have learned that.
I've never been more optimistic about this little experiment.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Reagan on America " It's the American vision of creating a new nation of free people, a country that would be a light unto the nations, and a shining city upon a hill. "
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 12:44 PM (XeU6L)
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48 46 You know what 40,000 people calling a Congressman 's office gets?
His fuckin attention.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
Not always.
Posted by: Senator McConnell's Chief of Staff at July 05, 2026 12:29 PM (c3YdQ)
I know what you mean, man. Fuck my district. I’ll give them some red meat, but beyond that, they don’t need to know what I do in the TX HR. Idiots.
His fuckin attention.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 12:24 PM (afJtY)
Not always.
Posted by: Senator McConnell's Chief of Staff at July 05, 2026 12:29 PM (c3YdQ)
I know what you mean, man. Fuck my district. I’ll give them some red meat, but beyond that, they don’t need to know what I do in the TX HR. Idiots.
Posted by: Rep. Ken King, TX HR at July 05, 2026 12:45 PM (4g5V+)
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America will survive, but it’s hard to say what it will look like 250 years from now. By that time I think we’ll be gradually moving into space.
Posted by: RebeccaH at July 05, 2026 12:45 PM (VFung)
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If I've learned one thing from the history of the United States it's never bet against a free people. Many have no idea how close we came to losing our war of independence multiple times. We came almost as close over the last decade. But we didn't lose because free men will always resist, often when it seems all is lost.
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We should never forget the virtue of bitching about shit that could be better *and then fixing it* rather than keeping a stiff upper lip and accepting the way things "just are."
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We should never forget the virtue of bitching about shit that could be better *and then fixing it* rather than keeping a stiff upper lip and accepting the way things "just are."
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:45 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at July 05, 2026 12:46 PM (3ImbR)
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While accusing Donald Trump of politicizing the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
Oh, Bill. It's so cute that you think anyone still gives a s*** about your opinion on anything. You were a terrible president, but you've been an even worse ex-president, which is hard to do.
In the words of Critical Drinker, "go away now"!
Oh, Bill. It's so cute that you think anyone still gives a s*** about your opinion on anything. You were a terrible president, but you've been an even worse ex-president, which is hard to do.
In the words of Critical Drinker, "go away now"!
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Riz8t)
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It is not, however, the birth of our federal government. That, quite rightly, never gets any celebration.
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (vSvIl)
You don’t remember the 200th anniversary of the Constitution in September 1987?
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:16 PM (vSvIl)
You don’t remember the 200th anniversary of the Constitution in September 1987?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (4g5V+)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2026 12:48 PM (Bw1/o)
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>>We should never forget the virtue of bitching about shit that could be better *and then fixing it* rather than keeping a stiff upper lip and accepting the way things "just are."
+1
+1
Posted by: Nazdar at July 05, 2026 12:48 PM (NcvvS)
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Oh, Bill. It's so cute that you think anyone still gives a s*** about your opinion on anything. You were a terrible president, but you've been an even worse ex-president, which is hard to do.
In the words of Critical Drinker, "go away now"!
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Riz8t)
Dude will be 80 on August 19.
In the words of Critical Drinker, "go away now"!
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Riz8t)
Dude will be 80 on August 19.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:48 PM (4g5V+)
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I saw the Khaki Fed Boys showed up again yesterday in DC, LOL. The media was alerted to ride the subway with them and take lots of photos, but had no interest in finding out who they were. Funny that.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 05, 2026 12:49 PM (QZThv)
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>>...Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE THAT'S THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE CLINTON FAMILY BOOK OF SCORCHED EARTH POLITICS.
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE THAT'S THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE CLINTON FAMILY BOOK OF SCORCHED EARTH POLITICS.
Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at July 05, 2026 12:49 PM (X8xt3)
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Said the Baron to the Earl, Did you hear what these colonists said?
No, what?
They declared that all men are created equal. Imagine what the laborers and serfs would think!
No, what?
They declared that all men are created equal. Imagine what the laborers and serfs would think!
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 05, 2026 12:50 PM (fyPzL)
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While accusing Donald Trump of politicizing the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bill Clinton accuses President Trump of doing everything the Democrats are doing.
The White House official X account named Hillary's "Happy birthday to this future president" as the greatest social media post of all time, so he probably was forced to defend her (dis)honor.
The White House official X account named Hillary's "Happy birthday to this future president" as the greatest social media post of all time, so he probably was forced to defend her (dis)honor.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 05, 2026 12:50 PM (QZThv)
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I've read that document so many times it makes my teeth itch. Both for my own purposes and because my dad read it aloud every Independence Day into my middle age.
I don't bother anymore.
If we lived in a country where even a small minority of people took that shit remotely seriously, there would be no such thing as a United States anymore. It would have been unceremoniously swept into the bin decades ago, and be called something else.
Our ruling class makes George III's look like purring pussycats, but the course of human events passed up these ideas, at least in our time and place.
I don't bother anymore.
If we lived in a country where even a small minority of people took that shit remotely seriously, there would be no such thing as a United States anymore. It would have been unceremoniously swept into the bin decades ago, and be called something else.
Our ruling class makes George III's look like purring pussycats, but the course of human events passed up these ideas, at least in our time and place.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 05, 2026 12:51 PM (BI5O2)
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>>Agree. But think Obama was much much much much worse
You're right in total effect, but with the Clintons there was so much evidence with which to prosecute them. Obama's offences were political; the Clintons' actually criminal.
I disagree vehemently. Obama attempted to turn the entire apparatus of the state against the American people to secure his own power. Yes, Clinton was a criminal, but Obama was the worst traitor this country has ever known.
You're right in total effect, but with the Clintons there was so much evidence with which to prosecute them. Obama's offences were political; the Clintons' actually criminal.
I disagree vehemently. Obama attempted to turn the entire apparatus of the state against the American people to secure his own power. Yes, Clinton was a criminal, but Obama was the worst traitor this country has ever known.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:52 PM (Riz8t)
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Said the Baron to the Earl, Did you hear what these colonists said?
No, what?
They declared that all men are created equal. Imagine what the laborers and serfs would think!
Leftism is "I want to be the aristocracy" all the way down.
No, what?
They declared that all men are created equal. Imagine what the laborers and serfs would think!
Leftism is "I want to be the aristocracy" all the way down.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 05, 2026 12:53 PM (QZThv)
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You don’t remember the 200th anniversary of the Constitution in September 1987?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (4g5V+)
Not in the slightest.
I assume, based on the way the Constitution is typically discussed, that anyone marking the occasion would be talking about the document and the wisdom of trying to limit government, rather than celebrating the foul pit of corruption that is D.C.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (4g5V+)
Not in the slightest.
I assume, based on the way the Constitution is typically discussed, that anyone marking the occasion would be talking about the document and the wisdom of trying to limit government, rather than celebrating the foul pit of corruption that is D.C.
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:53 PM (vSvIl)
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I am unable to find any redeeming qualities in the Clintons.
Posted by: Weasel at July 05, 2026 12:54 PM (zqeQL)
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I can't imagine our Congress critters have published phone numbers for their office(s) unless it's mandatory or some sort of law.
Not that they personally ever respond to their constituents. Or care.
And I question what sort of agenda their staffers have as they're likely the ones interfacing with the public anyway.
Not that they personally ever respond to their constituents. Or care.
And I question what sort of agenda their staffers have as they're likely the ones interfacing with the public anyway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 12:54 PM (jehhT)
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Also, 89th!!
Posted by: Weasel at July 05, 2026 12:54 PM (zqeQL)
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Let me recommend you check YouTube channels by Korean sisters Hana and Ina. Who defected from North Korea and now live in South Korea and have toured the United States.
Their love for the U.S. including the freedom and the food is absolutely infectious.
Their love for the U.S. including the freedom and the food is absolutely infectious.
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at July 05, 2026 12:56 PM (z51w/)
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I was in DC that summer. Actually, Fort Lee, VA… one day they gave us leave and bussed us to DC and we got to go to the building where it was (National Archives?)… it was under glass but I got to view the historic document. Memorable
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:57 PM (26GAh)
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93 — I was talking about summer 1987 and getting to see the constitution
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 12:58 PM (26GAh)
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The United States is more than just the best and most free country on the planet. We are beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world and recently a whole new generation of people from around the world have learned that.
I've never been more optimistic about this little experiment."
*Stands. Doffs cap in salute*
I've never been more optimistic about this little experiment."
*Stands. Doffs cap in salute*
Posted by: man at July 05, 2026 12:59 PM (cGjQu)
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I mention this only to show how easy it can be. Several years ago, being sick of an ineffectual R party I rented a meeting room at the library, called religious leaders, Hispanic leaders and black leaders in town and invited them to an open discussion about the travesty that became Obamacare. We met every two weeks, had civil and informative discussions and changed some minds about the true costs of " healthcare".
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 01:00 PM (afJtY)
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This describes my thinking to a tee.
This Mamdani-style anti-American chic that gets gushing reviews from self-hating upper class neurotics is just a revived late-sixties/early 70s fad that was boring and stupid then, and still is now.
Yeah, I don’t know that Mamdani is even worth responding to seriously because DSA rhetoric is just an incoherent pastiche of ideological slop that last had real salience more than 50 years ago.
A meta-criticism pointing out that retarded theater kids have commandeered a major political party yet lack the requisite cognitive capacity to form a coherent ideological narrative for what they’re doing is probably closer to the target than responding to his midwit provocations in earnest.
https://tinyurl.com/4hcf5a96
This Mamdani-style anti-American chic that gets gushing reviews from self-hating upper class neurotics is just a revived late-sixties/early 70s fad that was boring and stupid then, and still is now.
Yeah, I don’t know that Mamdani is even worth responding to seriously because DSA rhetoric is just an incoherent pastiche of ideological slop that last had real salience more than 50 years ago.
A meta-criticism pointing out that retarded theater kids have commandeered a major political party yet lack the requisite cognitive capacity to form a coherent ideological narrative for what they’re doing is probably closer to the target than responding to his midwit provocations in earnest.
https://tinyurl.com/4hcf5a96
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 01:01 PM (Riz8t)
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As far as I could see, the 4th passed uncelebrated in my neighborhood of Providence. No flags or bunting on the houses or vehicles, no general uplifted moods.
Completely disappointed
Completely disappointed
Posted by: From about That Time at July 05, 2026 01:02 PM (sl73Y)
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Martini Farmer, all representatives have not only their Washington office but local offices phone numbers published. Any representatives can be reached through the main switchboard in Washington.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 05, 2026 01:03 PM (afJtY)
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Shut up, Bill.
Posted by: Monica Lewinsky's ex-boyfriend's wife at July 05, 2026 01:04 PM (2Ez/1)
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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most eloquent and remarkable pieces of prose in human history. Almost poetic in its grandeur.
Posted by: muldoon at July 05, 2026 01:05 PM (I0N4X)
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I got some good veterinary malpractice research for an upcoming appellate brief done last night and drank a Miller Lite. Independence!
Posted by: Dark Lix. at July 05, 2026 01:05 PM (DZ9Lv)
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I was listening to my favorite radio station the other night. They have a regular lineup of DJs, and the one I listen to most is this old Boomer who plays R&B and soul, mostly from the 60's, with current stuff mixed in.
The theme the other night was of course around the 4th. Lot's of power to the people and revolution shit, and it occurred to me that these people have been bitching about all the same things for my entire life. No way to go through life, and no wonder so many are perpetually unhappy with it.
The theme the other night was of course around the 4th. Lot's of power to the people and revolution shit, and it occurred to me that these people have been bitching about all the same things for my entire life. No way to go through life, and no wonder so many are perpetually unhappy with it.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 05, 2026 01:05 PM (QaH55)
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I disagree vehemently. Obama attempted to turn the entire apparatus of the state against the American people to secure his own power. Yes, Clinton was a criminal, but Obama was the worst traitor this country has ever known.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:52 PM
*****
Heh.
Do they have a big honkin' bridge named after them?
Well, do they?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:52 PM
*****
Heh.
Do they have a big honkin' bridge named after them?
Well, do they?
Posted by: The ghost of Woodrow Wilson at July 05, 2026 01:08 PM (2Ez/1)
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> Martini Farmer, all representatives have not only their Washington office but local offices phone numbers published. Any representatives can be reached through the main switchboard in Washington.
Posted by: Ben Had
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Yeah, I know. What I was wondering was if that's a requirement, law or what.
I would imagine they'd rather not. If permitted.
Posted by: Ben Had
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Yeah, I know. What I was wondering was if that's a requirement, law or what.
I would imagine they'd rather not. If permitted.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 01:11 PM (jehhT)
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>>The theme the other night was of course around the 4th. Lot's of power to the people and revolution shit, and it occurred to me that these people have been bitching about all the same things for my entire life. No way to go through life, and no wonder so many are perpetually unhappy with it.
This is how it was at the celebration at the nearby city park. Lots of young kids and parents having a blast eating ice cream, facepainting, bicycle parade, etc. In the boathouse was a band playing the old standbys, but then they had to pause and launch into a long speech about how it's vital that we ALL must vote to Save Our Democracy(tm) and on and on. Not subtle.
Meanwhile the families continued having a blast being normal.
It's people like that dude that have made the "boomer" pejorative so popular. Still thinks he's fightin' The Man as he comfortably enjoys a holiday in a nice, safe neighborhood.
This is how it was at the celebration at the nearby city park. Lots of young kids and parents having a blast eating ice cream, facepainting, bicycle parade, etc. In the boathouse was a band playing the old standbys, but then they had to pause and launch into a long speech about how it's vital that we ALL must vote to Save Our Democracy(tm) and on and on. Not subtle.
Meanwhile the families continued having a blast being normal.
It's people like that dude that have made the "boomer" pejorative so popular. Still thinks he's fightin' The Man as he comfortably enjoys a holiday in a nice, safe neighborhood.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 05, 2026 01:12 PM (X8xt3)
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God, but I miss El Rushbo. We had a brilliant man with the biggest microphone in America routinely calling out the quislings and cowards in the GOP. Rush could issue one statement and phone lines in Washington, D.C. would be melting down.
Now we have this shameless, corrupt coward Thune stabbing us in the back every day, openly working to secure Democrat victories, and we have no national voice calling him out.
Now we have this shameless, corrupt coward Thune stabbing us in the back every day, openly working to secure Democrat victories, and we have no national voice calling him out.
Posted by: Sam Adams at July 05, 2026 01:14 PM (X+xvk)
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>>Reagan on America " It's the American vision of creating a new nation of free people, a country that would be a light unto the nations, and a shining city upon a hill. "
When I was a lot younger and even more cynical I I thought that was a nice sentiment from a politician. A lot of travel and meeting people and seeing the world for myself made me realize just how true those words are.
Just in the last year or so Latin America has done a 180 and elected, for lack of a better term, 7 rightwing leaders after years of socialism/communism. That wasn't some cosmic accident. The world watches the US and follows no matter what the media says. When we are weak bad things happen to us and them. When we are strong they stand up.
We're just getting started.
When I was a lot younger and even more cynical I I thought that was a nice sentiment from a politician. A lot of travel and meeting people and seeing the world for myself made me realize just how true those words are.
Just in the last year or so Latin America has done a 180 and elected, for lack of a better term, 7 rightwing leaders after years of socialism/communism. That wasn't some cosmic accident. The world watches the US and follows no matter what the media says. When we are weak bad things happen to us and them. When we are strong they stand up.
We're just getting started.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 05, 2026 01:15 PM (viF8m)
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...thinks he's fightin' The Man as he comfortably enjoys a holiday in a nice, safe neighborhood.
Posted by: Lizzy
*********
You never see a twinkle of happiness in the eye of an old hippie.
Posted by: Lizzy
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You never see a twinkle of happiness in the eye of an old hippie.
Posted by: muldoon at July 05, 2026 01:16 PM (I0N4X)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 05, 2026 01:17 PM (X8xt3)
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More humid than humid outside
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 01:18 PM (Ia/+0)
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Not in the slightest.
I assume, based on the way the Constitution is typically discussed, that anyone marking the occasion would be talking about the document and the wisdom of trying to limit government, rather than celebrating the foul pit of corruption that is D.C.
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:53 PM (vSvIl)
I was in school at the time and that was most certainly done.
In my stamp collection I have some old stamps from the time that contain sections of the Preamble.
I assume, based on the way the Constitution is typically discussed, that anyone marking the occasion would be talking about the document and the wisdom of trying to limit government, rather than celebrating the foul pit of corruption that is D.C.
Posted by: Methos at July 05, 2026 12:53 PM (vSvIl)
I was in school at the time and that was most certainly done.
In my stamp collection I have some old stamps from the time that contain sections of the Preamble.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 01:19 PM (4g5V+)
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I disagree vehemently. Obama attempted to turn the entire apparatus of the state against the American people to secure his own power. Yes, Clinton was a criminal, but Obama was the worst traitor this country has ever known.
Posted by: Archimedes
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"I've got a pen and I've got a phone - and I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward" --Barack Obama
One of his most arrogant declarations. He speaks not to the responsibilty of the President, but to his own ego/narcissism.
Posted by: Archimedes
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"I've got a pen and I've got a phone - and I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward" --Barack Obama
One of his most arrogant declarations. He speaks not to the responsibilty of the President, but to his own ego/narcissism.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:19 PM (XeU6L)
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Even the kickball people get it.
>>@espn
>>Breaking: Folarin Balogun will be available to play in USA's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, FIFA announced.
>>The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has suspended the red card issued to the USA striker during their Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
>>@espn
>>Breaking: Folarin Balogun will be available to play in USA's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, FIFA announced.
>>The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has suspended the red card issued to the USA striker during their Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 05, 2026 01:20 PM (viF8m)
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About that list of grievances in the US Declaration of Independence ...
The following is a list of the 27 grievances in the DoI and a contextual analysis of each one in detail. FASCINATING WORK. Several items I was not aware of, particularly the framing of the rights of the people to assume power as accepted fact in the context of the 1688 "Glorious Revolution".
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5eakvxvw
The following is a list of the 27 grievances in the DoI and a contextual analysis of each one in detail. FASCINATING WORK. Several items I was not aware of, particularly the framing of the rights of the people to assume power as accepted fact in the context of the 1688 "Glorious Revolution".
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5eakvxvw
Posted by: mrp at July 05, 2026 01:22 PM (rj6Yv)
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114 Even the kickball people get it.
>>@espn
>>Breaking: Folarin Balogun will be available to play in USA's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, FIFA announced.
>>The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has suspended the red card issued to the USA striker during their Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 05, 2026 01:20 PM (viF8m)
Damn, gotta put away the little red card so I can lose it again and frantically look for it again after running on to the field after a soccer player stubs his toe on the grass…
>>@espn
>>Breaking: Folarin Balogun will be available to play in USA's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, FIFA announced.
>>The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has suspended the red card issued to the USA striker during their Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 05, 2026 01:20 PM (viF8m)
Damn, gotta put away the little red card so I can lose it again and frantically look for it again after running on to the field after a soccer player stubs his toe on the grass…
Posted by: Soccer official at July 05, 2026 01:23 PM (4g5V+)
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Afternoon Horde. Thx CBD.
All of our original documents are simply written. Yet they've had more political impact than any other political documents ( Bible excluded "
All of our original documents are simply written. Yet they've had more political impact than any other political documents ( Bible excluded "
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 05, 2026 01:23 PM (1OoAs)
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@SportsCenter
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16m
FIFA have suspended the red card USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received in the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, meaning he is available to face Belgium in the Round of 16
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16m
FIFA have suspended the red card USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received in the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, meaning he is available to face Belgium in the Round of 16
Posted by: Savage Henry at July 05, 2026 01:25 PM (ZxPkt)
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"I've got a pen and I've got a phone - and I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward" --Barack Obama
One of his most arrogant declarations. He speaks not to the responsibilty of the President, but to his own ego/narcissism.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:19 PM (XeU6L)
Not to mention He never figured out how to work with Congress or bothered to want to learn. He demanded everyone bend over and kiss His ass because He was President. I’m surprised He never tried to dissolve Congress and rule America by decree.
One of his most arrogant declarations. He speaks not to the responsibilty of the President, but to his own ego/narcissism.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:19 PM (XeU6L)
Not to mention He never figured out how to work with Congress or bothered to want to learn. He demanded everyone bend over and kiss His ass because He was President. I’m surprised He never tried to dissolve Congress and rule America by decree.
Posted by: Cos Demon at July 05, 2026 01:26 PM (4g5V+)
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In my stamp collection I have some old stamps from the time that contain sections of the Preamble.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Here's pic of all four stamps; https://shorturl.at/92XPr
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Here's pic of all four stamps; https://shorturl.at/92XPr
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:29 PM (XeU6L)
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"Number Seven will shock you."
obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither
We are clearly of two minds on this one anymore.
Requires a lot of chewing to swallow in our current situation.
obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither
We are clearly of two minds on this one anymore.
Requires a lot of chewing to swallow in our current situation.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 05, 2026 01:31 PM (zdLoL)
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I'm late to the thread and this may have been said already but to me the most important fact about the Declaration is the decalration that our rights come from God, not from man. Man can - and does - take away rights at a whim, but those given by God can never LEGITIMATELY be taken away. That gives the fight against oppression and tyranny a moral dimension that cannot be overcome - legitimately - again.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at July 05, 2026 01:32 PM (JDH8J)
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I’m surprised He never tried to dissolve Congress and rule America by decree.
Posted by: Cos Demon
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Don't forget his proposal of a National police force.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
Posted by: Cos Demon
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Don't forget his proposal of a National police force.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:33 PM (XeU6L)
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...thinks he's fightin' The Man as he comfortably enjoys a holiday in a nice, safe neighborhood.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Heh. I always enjoyed this commercial:
https://youtu.be/ZG-VB5xb6KM
...thinks he's fightin' The Man as he comfortably enjoys a holiday in a nice, safe neighborhood.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Heh. I always enjoyed this commercial:
https://youtu.be/ZG-VB5xb6KM
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 05, 2026 01:33 PM (2Ez/1)
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Obama was so destructive because he hates America and everything it stands for. I think Clinton loves America he just happens to be a hedonistic narcissist with very little self control
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 05, 2026 01:33 PM (26GAh)
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Harlan Ellison said: "The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity." It seems that hydrogen may move to second place.
Posted by: Buck Ofama, K4WTJ at July 05, 2026 01:33 PM (z6ONu)
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"The road to liberty" series of videos of about five minutes each on what lead to the revolution. Prager U videos:
https://tinyurl.com/3uccn6ps
https://tinyurl.com/3uccn6ps
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 05, 2026 01:35 PM (daUIH)
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Just as Hamas treats the Geneva Conventions as a bucket list, Democrats take the Declarations list of Grievances as their Todo list.
Posted by: Raoul Ortega at July 05, 2026 01:35 PM (j7INY)
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Who names their kid Folarin?
Posted by: I gotta ask at July 05, 2026 01:36 PM (2Ez/1)
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> Don't forget his proposal of a National police force.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
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Every Federal agency/bureau/department has an armed, paramilitary group. Education, for example, has, or had a massive, well funded military group armed with military grade small arms and MRAPs.
All Obama had to do was activate the various groups and he'd have his private army. Why he didn't is debatable.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
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Every Federal agency/bureau/department has an armed, paramilitary group. Education, for example, has, or had a massive, well funded military group armed with military grade small arms and MRAPs.
All Obama had to do was activate the various groups and he'd have his private army. Why he didn't is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 01:37 PM (jehhT)
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Remember, the Left doesn't give a shiny shit about stolen land.
They want it for themselves, and would take it forever without remorse.
It's a cudgel, nothing more.
They want it for themselves, and would take it forever without remorse.
It's a cudgel, nothing more.
Posted by: ... at July 05, 2026 01:38 PM (vE0+H)
132
Don't forget his proposal of a National police force.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:33 PM (XeU6L)
And in the ensuing day, they removed it from the speech transcript. Curious.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:33 PM (XeU6L)
And in the ensuing day, they removed it from the speech transcript. Curious.
Posted by: ... at July 05, 2026 01:40 PM (vE0+H)
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Andy Reid, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, joined this morning's patriotic episode of Music and the Spoken Word, and his wife sang with the Choir.
Enjoy!
http://bit.ly/3SBgToS
Enjoy!
http://bit.ly/3SBgToS
Posted by: Half Dozen at July 05, 2026 01:40 PM (wmpJF)
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Remember, the Left doesn't give a shiny shit about stolen land.
They want it for themselves, and would take it forever without remorse.
It's a cudgel, nothing more.
Posted by ...
They believe in nothing but raw power.
They want it for themselves, and would take it forever without remorse.
It's a cudgel, nothing more.
Posted by ...
They believe in nothing but raw power.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at July 05, 2026 01:41 PM (GquHV)
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They think they can do better.
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I do not agree with this analysis. I think their understanding of what was done is shallow, ahistorical, and tainted by ideology.
They have no idea and further, don't care either.
They are totally wrong, yet supremely confident.
They turn from history and gaze in the mirror all day. They are Narcissus.
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I do not agree with this analysis. I think their understanding of what was done is shallow, ahistorical, and tainted by ideology.
They have no idea and further, don't care either.
They are totally wrong, yet supremely confident.
They turn from history and gaze in the mirror all day. They are Narcissus.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2026 01:45 PM (RIvkX)
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98 As far as I could see, the 4th passed uncelebrated in my neighborhood of Providence. No flags or bunting on the houses or vehicles, no general uplifted moods.
Completely disappointed
Having grown up in New England but now long gone, I am neither shocked or surprised.
Completely disappointed
Having grown up in New England but now long gone, I am neither shocked or surprised.
Posted by: USMCMGB at July 05, 2026 01:47 PM (LNVkW)
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All Obama had to do was activate the various groups and he'd have his private army. Why he didn't is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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My theory: Incompetence and ignorance. He'd need the brains to inquire whether resources already existed and if so how they might be consolidated and activated. WAYYYY too much work. Thank God the guy wasn't energetic.
All Obama had to do was activate the various groups and he'd have his private army. Why he didn't is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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My theory: Incompetence and ignorance. He'd need the brains to inquire whether resources already existed and if so how they might be consolidated and activated. WAYYYY too much work. Thank God the guy wasn't energetic.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 05, 2026 01:49 PM (mmrXZ)
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I think the left prefers a very strict, organized society where everyone "is equal to everyone else." They really dislike personal responsibility and those with initiative.
That this will never be achieved in the way they think never enters their little pea brains.
But it's something the powers that be use as an agitation mechanism to get them to harass us.
That this will never be achieved in the way they think never enters their little pea brains.
But it's something the powers that be use as an agitation mechanism to get them to harass us.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 01:49 PM (jehhT)
139
In the words of Critical Drinker, "go away now"!
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Riz8t)
Dude will be 80 on August 19.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:48 PM (4g5V+)
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Male. Chauvinist. Pig.
Dirty. Old. Man.
Both work.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Riz8t)
Dude will be 80 on August 19.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 05, 2026 12:48 PM (4g5V+)
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Male. Chauvinist. Pig.
Dirty. Old. Man.
Both work.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 05, 2026 01:50 PM (RIvkX)
140
Linus I would agree with that
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 01:50 PM (Ia/+0)
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Clinton and Obama are both traitors. Bill Clinton sold America out in every imaginable way to Communist China. From dual-use supercomputers, to sending Loral Space and Communications to help the Chinese get their Long March rocket through stage three, to encryption technology, all of our nuclear secrets, and MIRV technology to miniaturize nuclear weapons, Bill sold them every single thing they wanted.
Obama just openly worked for America's enemies. His Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan prohibited American soldiers from firing on hostiles if those hostiles simply put their weapons down. His declaration that he would "always side with the Muslims" was entirely accurate. Under Obama, we stopped investigating radical Islam in America. In fact, we brought members of the Muslim Brotherhood in to help write the guidelines for our intelligence agencies. Obama also shipped hundreds of billions of dollars, in cash, to the terrorist regime in Iran.
The entire Democrat Party is working for America's enemies. The proof is all around us.
Obama just openly worked for America's enemies. His Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan prohibited American soldiers from firing on hostiles if those hostiles simply put their weapons down. His declaration that he would "always side with the Muslims" was entirely accurate. Under Obama, we stopped investigating radical Islam in America. In fact, we brought members of the Muslim Brotherhood in to help write the guidelines for our intelligence agencies. Obama also shipped hundreds of billions of dollars, in cash, to the terrorist regime in Iran.
The entire Democrat Party is working for America's enemies. The proof is all around us.
Posted by: Sam Adams at July 05, 2026 01:51 PM (X+xvk)
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> My theory: Incompetence and ignorance. He'd need the brains to inquire whether resources already existed and if so how they might be consolidated and activated. WAYYYY too much work. Thank God the guy wasn't energetic.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 05, 2026 01:49 PM (mmrXZ)
Yeah. Replace him with, say, MummyDummy or Van Jones and things are likely to get spicy before it's over.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 05, 2026 01:49 PM (mmrXZ)
Yeah. Replace him with, say, MummyDummy or Van Jones and things are likely to get spicy before it's over.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 05, 2026 01:51 PM (IG3/x)
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My theory: Incompetence and ignorance. He'd need the brains to inquire whether resources already existed and if so how they might be consolidated and activated. WAYYYY too much work. Thank God the guy wasn't energetic.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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The guy had *zero* experience with real life. The same might be said for most politicians.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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The guy had *zero* experience with real life. The same might be said for most politicians.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:51 PM (XeU6L)
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the 4th passed uncelebrated in my neighborhood of Providence. No flags or bunting on the houses or vehicles, no general uplifted moods."
We made up for it.
We made up for it.
Posted by: man at July 05, 2026 01:52 PM (cGjQu)
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It's extremely patriotic to turn a blind eye to the fact that Donald Trump has made more money while in office than any president in history. He's made billions on AI and crypto investments that curiously coincide with his legislation. Similar claims about president Biden infuriated you, but now it's ok.
Posted by: Sid at July 05, 2026 01:53 PM (0HJrI)
146
Can you imagine where we’d be if shrillary?
Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2026 01:55 PM (bEwGx)
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I wonder if there were loyalists back in the day arguing that raping and pillaging was worth being able to get authentic Indian food?
Posted by: 18-1
The succotash was to die for!
I wonder if there were loyalists back in the day arguing that raping and pillaging was worth being able to get authentic Indian food?
Posted by: 18-1
The succotash was to die for!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 05, 2026 01:55 PM (s9VOe)
148
Marxists H8 our free rights
And freedom to run our own lives
And freedom to run our own lives
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 01:55 PM (Ia/+0)
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92 Let me recommend you check YouTube channels by Korean sisters Hana and Ina
I assume it's the same sisters - think I caught their Grand Canyon episode - that was a keeper. Never mind the Canyon itself, but experiencing the freedom to just up and go, drive several hundred miles to get there...
I assume it's the same sisters - think I caught their Grand Canyon episode - that was a keeper. Never mind the Canyon itself, but experiencing the freedom to just up and go, drive several hundred miles to get there...
Posted by: MD_Mike at July 05, 2026 01:55 PM (6oVhu)
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It's funny that the varied crisises that were to doom the administration are now reduced to "his blind trust made money".
That's the Sunday am talking point.
Now ask "how much would that trust be worth if it had the same rate of return as the Pelosi's? AOC? Ro ro?"
Heh
That's the Sunday am talking point.
Now ask "how much would that trust be worth if it had the same rate of return as the Pelosi's? AOC? Ro ro?"
Heh
Posted by: man at July 05, 2026 01:57 PM (cGjQu)
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[sigh]
C'mon 'Sid', give us some concrete data. Moreover, compared to most notable Dems, Trump is a piker so far as wealth multiplication while in office. Sanders? Pelosi? Etc., et al.
[sigh]
C'mon 'Sid', give us some concrete data. Moreover, compared to most notable Dems, Trump is a piker so far as wealth multiplication while in office. Sanders? Pelosi? Etc., et al.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 05, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
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146 Can you imagine where we’d be if shrillary?
Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2026 01:55 PM
.......
Pfffft. She's a piker.
Posted by: Eromero at July 05, 2026 01:55 PM
.......
Pfffft. She's a piker.
Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at July 05, 2026 01:59 PM (2Ez/1)
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By the way, on what should have been the biggest night of summer, the major shopping and restaurant district of Newport Beach in California had to shut down yesterday. The beaches were cleared by mounted police. I'll let you guess who showed up.
By the way, on what should have been the biggest night of summer, the major shopping and restaurant district of Newport Beach in California had to shut down yesterday. The beaches were cleared by mounted police. I'll let you guess who showed up.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 05, 2026 02:01 PM (mmrXZ)
154
FIRST WORLD NOOD
Posted by: Skip at July 05, 2026 02:03 PM (Ia/+0)
155
The right isn't politicizing Independence Day we are celebrating our country but since the left hates our country they'll argue THAT is politicizing it
Exactly. By “politicizing” they mean “celebrating”.
Exactly. By “politicizing” they mean “celebrating”.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 05, 2026 02:05 PM (kYmoU)
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"they have no appreciation for what those men created: a template for the greatest country in the history of Man.
They think they can do better."
The Loyalists continued to live among us even after we defeated their cause. From the end of the war, they schemed to deliver the Unites States back to their god-king. Those efforts continue. Just as they enlisted the savage indian tribes to help in those early battles, they now make common cause with the islamist savages to terrorize and kill us into submission. It's not that they think they can do better. They think they are better...
They think they can do better."
The Loyalists continued to live among us even after we defeated their cause. From the end of the war, they schemed to deliver the Unites States back to their god-king. Those efforts continue. Just as they enlisted the savage indian tribes to help in those early battles, they now make common cause with the islamist savages to terrorize and kill us into submission. It's not that they think they can do better. They think they are better...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 05, 2026 02:07 PM (nbLIj)
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145: being an evil - thing - consumed with envy, hatred and resentment is no way to go through life. Besides, if he were a Socialist, you’d defend his right to make money while lording it over all of us.
Posted by: Cos Demon at July 05, 2026 02:10 PM (4g5V+)
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130 > Don't forget his proposal of a National police force.
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
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Every Federal agency/bureau/department has an armed, paramilitary group. Education, for example, has, or had a massive, well funded military group armed with military grade small arms and MRAPs.
All Obama had to do was activate the various groups and he'd have his private army. Why he didn't is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 01:37 PM (jehhT)
I think it’s is despicable and unnecessary for ISDs in TX to have police forces. We have enough fed LE as it is. And He wanted more???
" we need a “civilian national security force” that is “just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the U.S. military?
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Every Federal agency/bureau/department has an armed, paramilitary group. Education, for example, has, or had a massive, well funded military group armed with military grade small arms and MRAPs.
All Obama had to do was activate the various groups and he'd have his private army. Why he didn't is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 05, 2026 01:37 PM (jehhT)
I think it’s is despicable and unnecessary for ISDs in TX to have police forces. We have enough fed LE as it is. And He wanted more???
Posted by: Cos Demon at July 05, 2026 02:13 PM (4g5V+)
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