I wish you all a happy Independence Day, and urge everyone to hold true to the original principles of the founding fathers; do something patriotic - such as signing this petition against the recent energy bill (H/T: friend and commenter, Jeff).
But first, say a prayer for that soldier captured by the Taliban; and for the success of the U.S.M.C. in their search and destroy mission in Afghanistan.
Also, check out these fatuous attacks on traditional Fourth of July fireworks, witheringly described by Donald Douglas at American Power.
Update: It doesn't hurt to remind ourselves of the document that started it all, so you might want to re-read the Declaration of Independence, conveniently posted by George Moneo at Babalu.
Up the rebels!
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day, friends.
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteAnd if history repeats itself, in a few years time, you can burn Washington to the ground.
One of the most enjoyable vacations I ever had was went I took the family to Washington DC, Jamestown, VA and Yorktown. I especially enjoyed visiting the place where the surrender took place (which the picture that Paco displays depicts *). My only regret is abiding with my wife's denial of my and my son's declaration that we'd like to rent some horses, find a few Poms, and redo the surrender. Damn spoil sport.
ReplyDeleteShe's also the type of person that always poo poos my desire to purchase rockets and firecrackers and wage war against my neighbors' teenage sons. Screw the sparklers, they suck.
I want fire power!
* Paco! Please return that painting. It doesn't actually belong to the VRWC. We just borrowed it for the executive wash room.
wronwright
All the best to our American friends.
ReplyDeleteGona try and get down to South Street Seaport for the Tea Party today, if I can fit it into the family plans.
ReplyDeleteTW:slyhory: how McCain's staffers behaved.
Wronwright: I dunno; I don't think its borrowed. I'm pretty sure Karl Rove was getting paid in kind, with national treasures instead of cash. Why else would he have that cigar clipper made out of George Washington's false teeth?
ReplyDeleteY'all have a great July 4th!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope your Independence Day is filled with all the best this Great Nation has to offer! So far, we've had a short putt on the Harley, with Old Glory flying behind. Lovely way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteKC: That's a lovely way to start every day!
ReplyDeleteMy older son (the tattooist) just bought a Harley. Mrs. Paco really laid into him about the cost, safety, "What, are you crazy?!?", etc. I'm afraid I substantially undercut her message by asking, eagerly, "does it have a sidecar?"
Happy Fourth, everybody! Eat burgers, drink beer, fly the flag, shoot off fireworks, whatever floats your boat, because you can! And all you latte-sipping, arugula-eating lefties could too, if you weren't such pantywaists.
ReplyDeleteMy lil' brother is a tattoist. I think a Harley is a requirement for working in the field.
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day Paco! May the US continue to lead the way for freedom.
ReplyDeletePenguin
It's borrowed, damn it. I have to take it back.
ReplyDeleteBring it back pronto.
wronwright