The First Gloomy 4th!

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[KMC1]

Kevin McCullough is the Host and Executive Producer of the afternoon show from 3-5 pm on WYLL AM 1160 (www.wyll.com). The "mission" of the show is to be the "daily intersection of news and current events through the dialogue of faith, conscience, and country."

[Huck]

So how will we remember this July 4th? As patriotic and brave as it may be to head to a national monument, brave the elevator shaft of the Sears Tower, or stare up from the base of the St. Louis Arch, spend time this year in reflection over the reason this liberty has been given to us. Go ahead and have the barbecue, enjoy the hot dogs, the baseball games, the parades, and of course, the fireworks.

But also take time to give thanks for we have been given -- unmerited blessings as "One nation, under God." And in doing so, we have offered "liberty and justice for all" in ways that no other country has dared to attempt to do.

Amen to that. I'll be out on Wawayanda Lake bass fishing with my wife, enjoying some cold brews, and definitely celebrating the blessings of liberty.

[Quilla]

I'll be out on Wawayanda Lake bass fishing with my wife, enjoying some cold brews, and definitely celebrating the blessings of liberty.

As will millions of other Americans, celebrating the 4th away from televsion. I believe Al Queda (following a lead originally set forth by Bin Laden) will want instant public exposure for their terrorist activities and therefore will choose another time for an attack.

[ChadGore]

Oh please, what a yank.

It's the 4th. We're gonna get drunk, have fun and foget all about OsamaWhathizwhozit.

[Huck]

I believe Al Queda (following a lead originally set forth by Bin Laden) will want instant public exposure for their terrorist activities and therefore will choose another time for an attack.

That sounds right to me. I haven't given this story much credence. The thing folks should remember is that 9-11 was just another day. I was right there on Church St that morning. I was a block away from the North Tower when it got hit. It was just a normal, cool, beautiful September morning at 8:45 am. We were all just on are way to work like normal. It was an ordinary day. Folks get all hyped up on these big days, but I suppose they would just as soon pull off their next attack on August 17th, or October 4th, or whatever.

[orrick]

Exactly, cheers to that!

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

We're gonna get drunk, have fun and foget all about OsamaWhathizwhozit.

That may be just what 'they' are counting on. Just an idle thought...

[lds23]

Please. More Self-perpetuating so-called "news" to get you to worry yourself sick and stay home glued to the TV.

[goodieD]

Wasn't Kevin MuCullough one of the "Kids in the Hall"?

That would be love child of 2 KITH members.. KEVIN McDonald and Bruce MCCULLOUGH

KITHY bump!

[Siobhan]

A very good piece to read.

A pro-Independence Day bump.

[ChicagoRepublican]

I'm not worried. Every time a big day comes along I worry the least and now I can go out in Chicago and have a fun time. I enjoyed New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day, and on the 3rd I'm gonna watch me some fireworks. In my opinion there is absolutely no remote chance of a terrorist attack happening on the 4th.

[Salvation]

But also take time to give thanks for we have been given -- unmerited blessings as "One nation, under God." And in doing so, we have offered "liberty and justice for all" in ways that no other country has dared to attempt to do.

Worth repeating!

[UCANSEE2]

In my opinion there is absolutely no remote chance of a terrorist attack happening on the 4th.

I have a feeling that this is going to be the BEST 4th of JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY celebration we have ever had.

And, if some terrorists do decide to try something, well, they will find 90% of the American population running around ARMED !

Nothing like some of those AERIAL ROCKETS aimed into a terrorists face to discourage 'em!

[Lady In Blue]

Thanks,Siobhan for the heads up!

[Lady In Blue]

Thanks for the post! I'm glad to see John Adams,who along with George Washington,is my favorite Founding Father,quoted!

[Siobhan]

You are very welcome indeed, dear Lady in Blue.

[ELS]

Thanks for the flag. Definitely worth reading.

[Steve0113]

I have a feeling that this is going to be the BEST 4th of JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY celebration we have ever had.

Bump!

[WaterDragon]

My friends and family and I will be thanking God for this country and our incredible fortune to be citizens of this great country. Not one of us is wasting a moment wondering what the freakish, inhuman killers are up to.