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Strife26

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Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« on: July 04, 2011, 12:07:24 pm »

White for purity and innocence
Red for hardiness and valour
Blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice

America, may she always be right, but when wrong strive to be right.


I suppose that it's time for a good ol' USA argument, isn't it?
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 12:12:15 pm »

I ended up having my Independence Day celebrations on July 3rd, due to the work schedules of the people I know.

Unfortunately, at least one of my friends is a moron, as he had the brilliant idea to light fireworks on the railing of my wooden deck. No fires resulted from that, but seriously now. That just isn't smart.
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 12:13:54 pm »

boooo Canada is better!  Naw I'm kidding I live close to the border so I get to see two sets of fireworks, really makes my july.  Luckily in Canada there's less restrictions on personal fireworks, and I live in a valley.  All the neighbors set up fireworks and shoot them off in procession so our homemade fireworks show lasts about 2 hours, it's fun.
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2011, 12:14:32 pm »

I love my county.
Ya do anything special for the 4th in the Army Strife?
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2011, 12:15:39 pm »

I ended up having my Independence Day celebrations on July 3rd, due to the work schedules of the people I know.

Unfortunately, at least one of my friends is a moron, as he had the brilliant idea to light fireworks on the railing of my wooden deck. No fires resulted from that, but seriously now. That just isn't smart.

Quite a few people around town got seriously injured yesterday setting off fireworks (due to drinking, stupidity, etc). I heard sirens all through the night.

Anyway, I'm seeing a baseball game tonight that's going to end in fireworks. How fun!
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2011, 12:18:48 pm »

I ended up having my Independence Day celebrations on July 3rd, due to the work schedules of the people I know.

Unfortunately, at least one of my friends is a moron, as he had the brilliant idea to light fireworks on the railing of my wooden deck. No fires resulted from that, but seriously now. That just isn't smart.
Quite a few people around town got seriously injured yesterday setting off fireworks (due to drinking, stupidity, etc). I heard sirens all through the night.
One of my Roman Candles didn't fire off right and just blew up on the ground a couple of seconds after it was lit. Looked cool, though.
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2011, 12:23:26 pm »

I threw a Roman Candle in a fire once... At a christian camp.

Also, for any other Canadians, Happy belated Canada Day!
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2011, 12:35:34 pm »

Pfft everyone knows it was July 2nd when the Lee Resolution was passed and thus should be celebrated.

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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2011, 12:36:35 pm »

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O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
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Excellent fucking question.

All the same, I have faith that we'll get through this.  Eventually.
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« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2011, 12:37:58 pm »

I sure hope this doesn't derail into a discussion about rights and freedoms of Americans.

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« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2011, 12:43:11 pm »

I sure hope this doesn't derail into a discussion about rights and freedoms of Americans.

Me, too.  That wasn't the intent.


Sadly, I'm not doing anything for the 4th.  I hoped (as usual) to watch 1776, but I forgot about it again... more's the pity.  John Adams is one of my heroes.
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2011, 12:46:55 pm »

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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2011, 12:52:49 pm »

I was told by an ex-military guy (my middle school teacher) that it was red for blood, white for the bodies of the soldiers, and blue for freedom o_O  I think I like Strife's interpretation better.
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2011, 12:53:16 pm »

 Azkul, that applies to the whole world, moot point.

 I'm getting the feeling that for the few days around the fourth, fireworks are legal everywhere. I may try to sneak out and 'dispose' of my brothers old stash of firecrackers and roman candles.
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Re: Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2011, 12:55:21 pm »

I was told by an ex-military guy (my middle school teacher) that it was red for blood, white for the bodies of the soldiers, and blue for freedom o_O  I think I like Strife's interpretation better.
...racism?

(Also, I don't see what blue has to do with freedom. Blue is awesome and all, but it isn't particuarly about freedom in any way I can think of.)
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