Yes, it is July 4th, 2012, Independence Day. Across our great nation, people will be celebrating the 4th of July with decorations, picnics, parades and, of course, fireworks. How many will actually spend a few moments pondering how our Founding Fathers conceived of the Declaration of Independence and the great struggle of the American Revolutionary War is uncertain. But if you are a serious Conservative or Libertarian, then you might be a bit down in the dumps after events of the past couple of weeks. Perhaps even to the point of wondering if the Founding Fathers goofed and maybe we would be better off as still part of the British monarchy?
Nothing says the 4th of July more than a good fireworks display! Image Credit: Jon Sullivan / PDPhoto.org.
Much of the bad news of late has been delivered upon us by our federal court system. Rulings at the appellate level have given the EPA more power and authority to meddle in our private lives and industry. The Supreme Court has informed us that while states cannot write laws that mirror federal statutes, neither may they take steps to protect their borders when the federal government fails to do so. They have also told us that as citizens of the United States, Congress may force us to engage in commerce against our will, even though the Commerce Clause says otherwise.
So it has been a rough couple of weeks for those of us who believe in individual freedom and responsibility. The changing nature of our body of politics has been transformed into a battle between the Independents and the Dependents. Between the Makers and the Takers. Whats worse is that the demographics of this transformation appears to be working against the Makers, the Independents.
But we must try to remain optimistic, recalling Thomas Paine who wrote in ″The American Crisis″, ″for though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire.″ The embers of liberty lie deep in the Soul of Man. While the EPA may try to extinguish the ′coal′, at some point, even the Takers may figure out that too much government equals tyranny.
So take today, July 4th, 2012, our Independence Day and enjoy yourself. Hang up your 4th of July decorations, spread out the picnic blanket, and fire up that BBQ grill. A few minutes recalling the triumph of our Founding Fathers in creating the Declaration of Independence and fighting the American Revolutionary War is optional. More important lies the task ahead. Removing the current tyranny in the White House and in the U.S. Senate by electing new representatives this November. Now that is something worth celebrating with parades and fireworks!
July 4th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I feel great about what’s happened the “past few weeks.” It has reaffirmed my faith in America.
What the heck is your problem?
July 4th, 2012 at 11:08 am
The makers and the takers, that’s funny.
So I can only assume that the right are the makers and everyone else is a taker?
Well, I guess that goes along with the right’s opinion that they are tougher, stronger, braver, harder working, smarter (while branding education as an “elitist” pursuit), certainly more patriotic (unless, of course, “their” people are not in charge) and are the only “real” Americans.
Yup! This is the kind of thinking that will get Joe (who’s name is Sam) the Plumber (not a plumber) elected. Of course, he has demonstrated rare insight by claiming the Holocaust was caused by gun control.
Well, on this July Fourth I wish everyone the best, from people like Joe the Plumber who has every right to run and the many people who gained citizenship for the first time today, to one of my co-workers, who’s parents arrived on a raft from Cuba and to all of the rest of you that are obviously Mayflower descendants.
July 4th, 2012 at 11:28 am
How many will actually spend a few moments pondering how our Founding Fathers conceived of the Declaration of Independence”
Oh theres plenty of them.
Problem is too many who interpret the conception like those who choose their “Own Personal Jesus”and twist the history behind it to justify their bullsht.
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GOK;
“What the heck is your problem?”
You.
You have no idea what Chief Justice Roberts has done.
Barrycare has been confirmed by the SCOTUS as a tax.
Barry said his care would not raise our taxes one dime hundreds of times to millions of people.
Roberts has inadvertently made Barry a liar and woke up a sleeping giant made of Reps, Cons, Centrists and even Moonbats who will voice their disgust with dickhead come November.
So you’re pleased ?
Seen the Middle East lately ?
Even your own party agreed Holders a contemptuous jerkand Barry lied.
July 4th, 2012 at 11:33 am
You do realize that at this point Obama is still the favorite to win the election?
July 4th, 2012 at 11:46 am
“The makers and the takers, that’s funny.
“So I can only assume that the right are the makers and everyone else is a taker?”The makers and the takers, that’s funny.
So I can only assume that the right are the makers and everyone else is a taker?
Yeah, for the better part.
We didnt vote for this jerk because he promised freedom to others property.
Lazy greedy people are hustled easily.
Problem is, someone always ends up paying.
And it snot him, but the very people he promised to rescue from crisis after crisis.
This country on the motivation that you were free to keep what was rightfully yours and a government run by the people.
Todays people have concluded that theres actually enough wealth for all as long as someone is willing to produce it.
You spent 8 years in College, cant find a job that commensurates pay with education ?
I know a guy right this minute who needs a dishwasher at 10 bucks an hour
Well, I guess that goes along with the right’s opinion that they are tougher, stronger, braver, harder working, smarter (while branding education as an “elitist” pursuit), certainly more patriotic (unless, of course, “their” people are not in charge) and are the only “real” Americans.
Well, I guess that goes along with the right’s opinion that they are tougher, stronger, braver, harder working, smarter (while branding education as an “elitist” pursuit), certainly more patriotic (unless, of course, “their” people are not in charge) and are the only “real” Americans.
July 4th, 2012 at 11:47 am
I fcked that bottom half up,
sorry
July 4th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Buzz,
At this point in the 2004 campaign, John Kerry was ahead of GW Bush in all the polls by 6-8 points. That was just from the usual Liberal-biased skewing of over-counting Democrats.
Add on the Bradley and ‘Obama’ Effects with the pro-Dem skewing of numbers and I would say that your average political poll is probably at least off by 9-12 points in Obama’s favor.
You guys just do not ‘get it’, that the country, the whole country, thinks Obama was a mistake. Even the hardcore Liberals have buyers remorse.
July 4th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Happy White People’s Independence Day.
Did you see this one?
http://twitchy.com/2012/07/04/shameful-left-celebrates-independence-day-by-slamming-america/
July 4th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Anyway on one point of the post, the British people are not better off under the British monarchy. Their parliamentary system is better than our representative system but still the liberals there have wreaked even worse damage on the people than they have here, at least so far though they keep trying.
I don’t really know how the politics of this abominable court decision plays out this year. I’m certain that it helps the down-ballot, but my sense is it helps Obama by giving him some restored legitimacy among the fence sitting doubters. But whether it helps him or hurts him, you just can’t win by losing.
I remember the idiot purists in 2008 and 2010 thinking that by electing Obama, and then by running moderate Republicans out of the Senate, it would somehow wake everyone up so that “we” would take back the country next time or some such foolishness. That’s not the way the voters who matter think.
July 4th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Patrick, thanks for the link, I plan to upset their gang of disgusting people.
I’m sick like that.
Your points are true.
In the past theres been compensations or streaks of luck that made life bearable and our standards of living and futures were not as threatened as they are now. Clinton got lucky with a tech boom and Gingrich, but this ass hole is a pure believer that we cant wipe our asses without him to the point he thinks we will gladly subject ourselves to his order.
I’m not proud of the way I obtained my street sense. But I can see a gutless arrogant wimp trying to look like he owns the hood a mile away. As Barry walked down that red carpet to the podium the other day to make his grand announcement I saw the fake confident swagger shuffle and sway of a sleazy pimp middleman who screwed the hookers,dealers n buyers. He looks in the windows across, ahead and beside him. Not to see merchandise but instead to see who’s behind him or around the approaching corner.
Hes pi$$ broke,spent everyones money, knows he cant hide, and is looking for a quick mark so he at least has some money when he gets caught up with, thereby saving him facial damage and his life. A dead man cant pay his debt, but when he becomes a liability to the entire operation hes disposable.
I know a punk when I see one.
Have faith. Obama will lose
July 4th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Or you could look at it this way.
They’re about ready to find the God particle
July 4th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
His mindless minions already discovered the God particle. They call it the Obama boson.
Now I’m off to the next 4th of July party. Friends have a great view high up overlooking the booms, and I’m making Mohitos to celebrate our state’s diversity.
July 4th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Not sure what this post is about, but sound like someone who is trying to bring everyone down because he doesn’t like the President. That is a shame.
What a great 4th! Wonderful celebrations of our nation declaring its independence, great times with family and friends surrounded by American flags. It just doesn’t get better than that!
July 4th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
You better fry up some Chitlins also or you’re gonna hear it from JJ.
Throw one back for me.
Bless ya’ll,be safe.
July 5th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Fun facts:
The Republicans invented “Obamacare.”
Mitt Romney signed it into law in Massachusetts.
Now that the Higgs Boson has been proven to exist, one can imagaine a technology that would turn it off, such that matter would become massless, and travel at the speed of light. Then turn it back on when you get to whereever you are going.
Like a sane planet, where all the wingnuts are in jail.
July 5th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Blessed July 4th to all Americans,God Bless US and God Bless Mitt Romney and God Bless US Army and Marines,fuck terrorists and fuck leftists and fuck islamists and fuck islamist leftists
July 5th, 2012 at 10:58 am
The first step towards victory on terrorism is removing Obama from office and restoring America strength and leadership and Mitt Romney can do it
July 5th, 2012 at 11:02 am
“Like a sane planet, where all the wingnuts are in jail.”
The tolerance of the left on caricature.
Would be awesome fun to fly Obama to the sun and back.
July 6th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
HA ! ! !
Every Summer, Tens Of Thousands Of America’s Impoverished Blacks
Descend On NEW ORLEANS’ ‘ ESSENCE FEST ‘
For Music, Political Seminars, Hotel Accommodations, Restaurant Meals and
Lots Of $8. to $12. Dollars a Pop Drinks. They Be ‘ Stylin’ ‘.
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This Year’s Media Bigshots ? ? ?
THE GRIEVING PARENTS OF TREYVON MARTIN
Endless TV Interviews and Much Toasting with GOD Beseeched to
Deny the Man Little Treyvon Tried To Kill, His RIGHT To Bail.
July 6th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
“You do realize that at this point Obama is still the favorite to win the election?”
Buzz, at this point the incumbent blabbing for the last four years usually is.
Kattle
Its called “born on the buy you”