Happy Birthday!

Thank you, Jean.

I seem to gather that you disagree with Danni and me politically, so I don't
want to make the following appear to be political, but I am sure that it
will.

43 minutes from the beginning of July 4th it saddens me to report the death
by beheading of a United States soldier.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Militants said on Saturday they had beheaded U.S. Marine
Wassef Ali Hassoun, the second reported killing of a kidnapped American
soldier in Iraq (news - web sites) this week.

The story is at http://makeashorterlink.com/?T27C317B8

As that famous American statesman, Rodney King, once said, why can't we all
get along?
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ


"Jean O'Boyle" wrote in message
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"Dick Goldhaber" wrote in message
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Thanks for the fireworks, Jean.

You're welcome, Dick and I intended to add the words that you so
eloquently
put in the Canada Day post with the fireworks url and forgot ~~so here
they
are!


and, of course, the upcoming celebration of the 228th anniversary, this
Sunday, of America's emancipation from British rule.

My wish, this day, is for the safety of all the Americans who are in
harm's
way to defend our right to celebrate our freedom..

May nobody be harmed in the defense of liberty.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ



AMEN! And God Bless America!!

--Jean~~better late than never ;-)





--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ



"Jean O'Boyle" wrote in message
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Your own fireworks!

http://www.wtv-zone.com/cal555/10fwd/lady/LLa/LL.html

Used to fly our flag a lot until, would you believe, someone stole it !!
"Jean O'Boyle" wrote in message
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"Heather" wrote in message
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Everyone have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July Holiday. It's a goofy
post,
but
one with good intentions. I know it's a day early, but we are evading in
a
few
hours and I will be giving the computer a day's rest on the 4th to
partake
in
far more important endeavors such as heavy partying nod, chuckle &
grin.

Sorry for altering your thread a little, Heather, but my intentions are
sincere! ;-)
Happy 4th of July to everyone and don't forget to fly your flags AND count
your blessings!

--Jean

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBLJEI17WD.html

http://www.wkyt.com/Global/story.asp?S=3D1994872

June

"Dick Goldhaber" wrote in message =
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Not that I "google", Sue, but the only site that I could find that =
confirmed
what you and Danni have said was the Atlanta Constitution, a site =
which
requires not only registration, but registration which requires the =
answers
to questions they do not need to know.
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So I will go with you and Danni and somehow survive without the =
Atlanta
Constitution.
=20
It is nights like this when I wish I could survive without Atlanta's
contribution to Philadelphia, Kevin Millwood.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ

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=20
"Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message
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Dick Goldhaber wrote:
Thanks for the fireworks, Jean.

I am not too sure about the rules, but I know that President =
Reagan died
on
June 5th and President Bush ordered flags to be flown at half =
staff for
thirty days. It would therefore be my understanding that those =
who fly
the
flag should go back to normal on Monday.

I heard on the radio today, that Bush has ended the mourning period, =
so
flags would not have to be flown at half staff on the 4th.

sue

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"Lee" wrote in message
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Used to fly our flag a lot until, would you believe, someone stole it !!

Same here, Lee. I have a flag that was a gift from a friend whose son had
graduated from West Point. Didn't dare fly it after 9/11 because people
were stealing flags left and right--presumably to display their
'patriotism'.

So many people call this holiday the 4th of July. I wonder if any of them
actually know what it is we're celebrating today. I wonder how many
self-described 'Proud Americans' could pass even a basic civics quiz, like
naming their state representative, state senator, congressman, or even name
one amendment to the US Constitution. How many are registered to vote, let
alone exercise that right?

We Americans take a lot for granted, including our freedoms.

In article et, Skip
Elliott Bowman wrote:

So many people call this holiday the 4th of July. I wonder if any of them
actually know what it is we're celebrating today.

I think some would have a **** if they remembered it celebrates a
revolution where people took up arms agianst the legal government of
the time.

--
Charles

"Charles" wrote in message
d...
In article et, Skip
Elliott Bowman wrote:

So many people call this holiday the 4th of July. I wonder if any of
them
actually know what it is we're celebrating today.

I think some would have a **** if they remembered it celebrates a
revolution where people took up arms agianst the legal government of
the time.

--
Charles

There's always an "out". All you've got to say is that you don't recognize
the legality of the government in charge.

--Tom

"Skip Elliott Bowman" wrote:

"Lee" wrote in message
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Used to fly our flag a lot until, would you believe, someone stole it !!

Same here, Lee. I have a flag that was a gift from a friend whose son had
graduated from West Point. Didn't dare fly it after 9/11 because people
were stealing flags left and right--presumably to display their
'patriotism'.

So many people call this holiday the 4th of July. I wonder if any of them
actually know what it is we're celebrating today. I wonder how many
self-described 'Proud Americans' could pass even a basic civics quiz, like
naming their state representative, state senator, congressman, or even name
one amendment to the US Constitution. How many are registered to vote, let
alone exercise that right?

We Americans take a lot for granted, including our freedoms.

We in the USA have always flown our national flag far more than people
in other countries do. I have heard visitors ask about it - why do we
have flags on our houses etc. But we've had flags on our house, and
now on our boat for some time. I was kind of put off by all the
people that suddenly had flags after 9-11.

If you ever watch Leno quiz people on the street (Jay Walking) - like
he did Friday night in honor of the 4th you would be horrified -
teachers who do not know the answers to basic questions about US
government. Like when was the Declaration of Independence adopted,
and who is the Vice President.

grandma Rosalie

"Rosalie B." wrote in message
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We in the USA have always flown our national flag far more than people
in other countries do. I have heard visitors ask about it - why do we
have flags on our houses etc. But we've had flags on our house, and
now on our boat for some time. I was kind of put off by all the
people that suddenly had flags after 9-11.


I was MORE put off by people who put American flags on Foreign made cars

--Tom

So many people call this holiday the 4th of July. I wonder if any of them
actually know what it is we're celebrating today. I wonder how many
self-described 'Proud Americans' could pass even a basic civics quiz, like
naming their state representative, state senator, congressman, or even name
one amendment to the US Constitution. How many are registered to vote, let
alone exercise that right?

We Americans take a lot for granted, including our freedoms.


I'll be honest here... Had I not ever *needed* to know the names of the people
in the positions you named... I probably wouldn't, or couldn't. I know the
name of one of our state representatives, only because he used to be the mayor
of our village. I only know the names of our senator and congressmen, because
my son applied to the the air force academy, a few years ago, and needed a
nomination from one of them. The constitution??? I barely passed the test in
HS (ages ago), but could probably come up with something. I was never good at
history, and never cared. I AM registered to vote, although I haven't, since I
was 18 (a LONG time ago)...
Ya know what??? Today is just another day to me... I appreciate my freedom,
but abhor some of the things that our govt. supports... Regardless.. I am an
American, and proud to be one...
How's THAT for honesty???

In article ,
(Lunyma) wrote:
t
history, and never cared. I AM registered to vote, although I haven't, since I
was 18 (a LONG time ago)...
Which means you probably aren't any more. Most states have long purged
people from the roles for not voting in a certain number of elections.


Ya know what??? Today is just another day to me... I appreciate my freedom,
but abhor some of the things that our govt. supports... Regardless.. I am an
American, and proud to be one...
How's THAT for honesty???

Even people derelict in their duties get freedom. Is this a good country
or what..

--
"Salary is the only biological variable which peaks
after the age of 25. Somebody once suggested female libido is another
but I completely reject that because female libido and salary are
not independent variables."
Dr. Neil Barnes