To all Americans: Happy Independence Day!

Platapus · 07-02-08, 05:21 AM

Happy Independence Day

Today, in 1776, the Continental Congress voted and approved the Lee Resolution.

"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances.
That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation."

It was passed 12-0 with one abstaining. New York finally voted in favour on 9 July 1776.

The evening of 2 July 1776, the Pennsylvania Evening Post published the statement: "This day the Continental Congress declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States."

John Adams, in writing to his wife Abigail on 3 July 1776.

"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."

What many people don't realize is that the intended audience of the Declaration of Independence was the American people. Independence was not a universally supported idea, in fact many of the working classes feared that their situation would worsen under independence (Howard Zim, People's history of the United States).

The Declaration of Independence was not what declared our independence (even back then congress had problems entitling stuff). It was the Lee Resolution. The Declaration of Independence was a document designed to rally support from the citizens on the decision Congress made on 2 July 1776.

So happy Independence Day! Let's cock a good natured snook to our British friends and allies.

HunterICX · 07-02-08, 06:07 AM

Happy Independence Day

have a good one

HunterICX

Oberon · 07-02-08, 06:33 AM

Happy Independence Day.

Now give it back

Jimbuna · 07-02-08, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Happy Independence Day.

Now give it back

LOL

Have a good one people

Sailor Steve · 07-02-08, 11:51 AM

Well said, Platapus. It's one of my favorite jokes, and I made the same address last year:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=117740

STEED · 07-02-08, 12:03 PM

PAH..........Just an excuse to get drunk.

:rotfl:

UnderseaLcpl · 07-02-08, 03:59 PM

Better celebrate now.. before ze Germans get us....

Platapus · 07-02-08, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Well said, Platapus. It's one of my favorite jokes, and I made the same address last year:

It is one of my soapboxes. Glad to meet another fanatic

Together we will show them... we will show them all!

mrbeast · 07-02-08, 04:51 PM

Happy real Independance day!

Letum · 07-02-08, 04:54 PM

We will get you back when I become king. It's just a matter of time.....

NEON DEON · 07-02-08, 05:31 PM

I went in and told my boss. He said get back to work you will just have to celebrate on the 4th with everyone else

Sailor Steve · 07-02-08, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Well said, Platapus. It's one of my favorite jokes, and I made the same address last year:

It is one of my soapboxes. Glad to meet another fanatic

Together we will show them... we will show them all!

John Adams was Right!!!

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Originally Posted by NEON DEON

I went in and told my boss. He said get back to work you will just have to celebrate on the 4th with everyone else

:rotfl:

SUBMAN1 · 07-02-08, 06:47 PM

Woo hoo!!! I will say it now because i won't be around here or near a computer come tomorrow!

For all you Americans who think they know their country, here is your duty for the day - Take this test to see if you could become a citizen if you were a foreigner:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25461301/

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Could you pass the latest citizenship test?

-S

Sailor Steve · 07-02-08, 06:50 PM

100%

Surprised myself.

Letum · 07-02-08, 07:33 PM

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Could you pass the latest citizenship test?

Scraped in at 80% with a lot of guess work.

I can't see how anyone could fail with 10 min remembering the questions!

Does this mean tha6t stupid people, or those with a learning disability can not become citizens btw?

07-02-08, 05:21 AM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	To all Americans: Happy Independence Day! Happy Independence Day Today, in 1776, the Continental Congress voted and approved the Lee Resolution. "Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances. That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation." It was passed 12-0 with one abstaining. New York finally voted in favour on 9 July 1776. The evening of 2 July 1776, the Pennsylvania Evening Post published the statement: "This day the Continental Congress declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States." John Adams, in writing to his wife Abigail on 3 July 1776. "The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." What many people don't realize is that the intended audience of the Declaration of Independence was the American people. Independence was not a universally supported idea, in fact many of the working classes feared that their situation would worsen under independence (Howard Zim, People's history of the United States). The Declaration of Independence was not what declared our independence (even back then congress had problems entitling stuff). It was the Lee Resolution. The Declaration of Independence was a document designed to rally support from the citizens on the decision Congress made on 2 July 1776. So happy Independence Day! Let's cock a good natured snook to our British friends and allies. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Happy Independence Day have a good one HunterICX __________________

07-02-08, 11:51 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well said, Platapus. It's one of my favorite jokes, and I made the same address last year: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=117740 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	PAH..........Just an excuse to get drunk. :rotfl: __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-02-08, 03:59 PM	#7
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Better celebrate now.. before ze Germans get us.... __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-02-08, 06:33 AM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Happy Independence Day. Now give it back

07-02-08, 04:51 PM	#9
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Happy real Independance day! __________________

07-02-08, 04:54 PM	#10
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	We will get you back when I become king. It's just a matter of time..... __________________

07-02-08, 05:31 PM	#11
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	I went in and told my boss. He said get back to work you will just have to celebrate on the 4th with everyone else __________________ Diesel Boats Forever!

07-02-08, 06:50 PM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	100% Surprised myself. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo