Happy Independence Day

Platapus · 07-02-10, 07:48 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.

STEED · 07-02-10, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

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

And from us...YOUR ONE DAY TO EARLY.

Tchocky · 07-02-10, 08:53 AM

Sailor Steve usually posts this one

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Let's cock a good natured snook to our British friends and allies.

I'm up for that !

krashkart · 07-02-10, 08:58 AM

May the occasion be warm and sunny, and may the bratwursts and beer-butt chickens be plentiful and tasty. May the beer flow freely, and may many a female part ways with her garments. Happy Fourth of Ju-Fifth!

Drive safe.

UnderseaLcpl · 07-02-10, 09:09 AM

I'll wait until the fourth, when everyone else celebrates it. The declaration itself was an adaption of the Lee Resolution designed for public consumption, and as a member of the public, I will consume it, along with tasty barbecue and good alcohol and fireworks.

Of course, the Declaration was not fully signed until sometime in August of 1776, IIRC, and I will consume tasty barbecue and good alcohol and light fireworks throughout that month in order to mark the occassion.

Oberon · 07-02-10, 10:01 AM

Jimbuna · 07-02-10, 10:12 AM

Happy Independence Day my friends

Don't worry, you can party safely over the coming days...Her Majesty has instructed me to ensure the army remain in their barracks for the duration of your festivities

Oberon · 07-02-10, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Happy Independence Day my friends

Don't worry, you can party safely over the coming days...Her Majesty has instructed me to ensure the army remain in their barracks for the duration of your festivities

Herr-Berbunch · 07-02-10, 10:57 AM

Don't you cock your snook at my young man!

Platapus · 07-02-10, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Don't you cock your snook at my young man!

I, and only I, will determine the status of my snook, thank you very much. If I want to carry my snook in Condition 1, that is my business.

STEED · 07-02-10, 11:20 AM

What a bunch of tossers the Brits are.

papa_smurf · 07-02-10, 02:14 PM

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What a bunch of tossers the Brits are.

You'll get locked up in the Tower for saying things like that

frau kaleun · 07-02-10, 02:16 PM

Kids Reenact The American Revolution

http://www.babelgum.com/5006367/kids...evolution.html

The best part is when our French allies show up in berets and start beating the redcoat with baguettes.

Sailor Steve · 07-02-10, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

And from us...YOUR ONE DAY TO EARLY.

Nah. The actual vote was on the second. The revised version was authorzed on the fourth.

FIREWALL · 07-02-10, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I'll wait until the fourth, when everyone else celebrates it. The declaration itself was an adaption of the Lee Resolution designed for public consumption, and as a member of the public, I will consume it, along with tasty barbecue and good alcohol and fireworks.

Of course, the Declaration was not fully signed until sometime in August of 1776, IIRC, and I will consume tasty barbecue and good alcohol and light fireworks throughout that month in order to mark the occassion.

My sentiments too.

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07-02-10, 07:48 AM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	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.

07-02-10, 08:58 AM	#4
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	May the occasion be warm and sunny, and may the bratwursts and beer-butt chickens be plentiful and tasty. May the beer flow freely, and may many a female part ways with her garments. Happy Fourth of Ju-Fifth! Drive safe. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

07-02-10, 09:09 AM	#5
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll wait until the fourth, when everyone else celebrates it. The declaration itself was an adaption of the Lee Resolution designed for public consumption, and as a member of the public, I will consume it, along with tasty barbecue and good alcohol and fireworks. Of course, the Declaration was not fully signed until sometime in August of 1776, IIRC, and I will consume tasty barbecue and good alcohol and light fireworks throughout that month in order to mark the occassion. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-02-10, 10:12 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Happy Independence Day my friends Don't worry, you can party safely over the coming days...Her Majesty has instructed me to ensure the army remain in their barracks for the duration of your festivities __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-10, 10:57 AM	#9
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Don't you cock your snook at my young man! __________________

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20

07-02-10, 11:20 AM	#11
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	What a bunch of tossers the Brits are. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-02-10, 02:16 PM	#13
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Kids Reenact The American Revolution http://www.babelgum.com/5006367/kids...evolution.html The best part is when our French allies show up in berets and start beating the redcoat with baguettes.