http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/independenceday/ en-us Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:04:33 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2286465/posts So when you think Independence Day fireworks audio productions do you think of John Mellencamp, Kid Rock, and Neil Diamond as the musical accompaniment? Apparently the City of Chicago did. Either that, or the City of Chicago didn't care enough about the patriotism inherent in an Independence Day fireworks show to make sure that the radio station they farmed the job out to bothered to include any patriotic songs in the program. Not only were there no patriotic songs in the program (unless you think "R O C K in the USA" is a patriotic song?) but someone forgot to... Publius' Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2286465/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:04:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2286198/posts The Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park in the small town of Tazewell, Virginia, sponsors a July 4 festival every year, filling the Park area with displays, demonstrations, and re-enactors. For those who prefer the traditional ways, pictures have been posted. Backcountry Notes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2286198/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:58:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285778/posts I want to wait until after Independence Day was over before I posted this. Obama didn't do much in the way of appearances today -- but he did send an email to his 'supporters.' He "rewrites" history in the following email. "Friend -- This weekend, our family will join millions of others in celebrating America. We will enjoy the glow of fireworks, the taste of barbeque, and the company of good friends. As we all celebrate this weekend, let's also remember the remarkable story that led to this day. Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, our nation was born when... email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285778/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 05:29:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285762/posts embed code: Jenny Hatch You Tube (Jenny Hatch Channel) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285762/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 04:50:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285730/posts Happy Independence Day, God Bless America! The Daily Change http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285730/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:44:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285712/posts More than 15,000 people from Bakersfield to Modesto gathered at the International Agri-Center Saturday for the Freedom Rally Tea Party Saturday. The event had several speakers, talking about their viewpoints of the country's government. “We believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility and the free market and think that’s something Americans should get behind,” said Jared Gordon, Central Valley Tea Party spokesperson. Visalia Times Delta http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285712/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:35:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285668/posts I went to the Tulare Ag-Center Tea Party today and saw JimRob. Jim, it's always a pleasure! Here's a few pics I took. The one of the main assembly was long after people were leaving. I didn't get there until 2:00pm, which was closing time. I wish I could have seen it when it was rocking! MarineBrat Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285668/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:36:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285676/posts WASHINGTON – The White House is getting ready for the big holiday barbecue and fireworks show at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama returned from Camp David in time to host the Independence Day celebration. The Obamas have invited about 1,200 military families for the festivities Saturday night. AP on Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285676/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:57:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285547/posts Speech on the Occasion of the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Calvin Coolidge July 5, 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania We meet to celebrate the birthday of America. The coming of a new life always excites our interest. Although we know in the case of the individual that it has been an infinite repetition reaching back beyond our vision, that only makes it the more wonderful. But how our interest and wonder increase when we behold the miracle of the birth of a new nation. It is to pay our tribute of reverence and respect to those... Teaching American History http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285547/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:23:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285540/posts WASHINGTON (AP) — In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters. The 2008 rivals for the White House both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet broadcasts on Saturday. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285540/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:04:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285357/posts Senator defends U.S. overthrow of Zelaya. DeMint, a conservative Republican, described Zelaya as a "dictator in the style of Chavez," referring to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Senator Jim DeMint on Thursday defended the toppling of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, said that now is still the rule of law in the Central American country. Zelaya was overthrown by a military coup, after ignoring an order from the supreme court, seeking to avoid a constitutional reform, which according to many Hondurans, was to allow for re-election. DeMint, a conservative Republican, Zelaya described as a "dictator in the style of Chavez," referring to... Diario La Prensa http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285357/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:52:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285496/posts Conventional wisdom suggests that short-term the Palin decision was unwise — e.g., "quitter," unpredictable, sulking, etc. But what else are her critics really going to say? It's not like a Letterman can trump laughing at her on late-night television as he puns that a Yankees star had sex in a dugout with her 14-year old daughter. Can Andrew Sullivan at the Atlantic website go beyond his slurs that she did not deliver her own child? How much more cleverly can N.Y. feminist pundits tsk-tsk her that she's a Wasilla trailer-park retread? In other words, it doesn't matter that much what... National Review Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285496/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:03:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285491/posts Hi, A MUST SEE And Listen To VIDEO For This 4th of July 2009: GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH FOR THIS 4th OF July 2009 Peace! Dan Iraqs Inconvenient Truth :: Iraq War News Updates9 You Tube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285491/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:58:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285403/posts Here is powerful video from the exceptional John Adams series, in which John Adams makes his impassioned plea for freedom before the Continental Congress in 1776. After the brief speech, there is the reading of the Declaration of Independence the Congress passed, which we celebrate today! The words are amazingly profound and powerful, and provide a clarion call we need to return to as Americans today. Happy Independence Day!. . . . . (Watch Video) Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285403/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 13:54:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285400/posts Woo hoo!! We're gonna party today!! Keelhaul the bastards!! CentralValleyTeaParty http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285400/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 13:43:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285396/posts “I believe we are witnessing the beginning of a new race of men” Anonymous British Officer after the Battle of Saratoga, 1777 This comment, made by a soldier now forgotten by history, was more prophetic and more significant than he probably realized at the time. As prescient as he may have been, little could he have predicted the mass immigration to American shores that has taken place over the succeeding centuries. Little could he have realized the beacon of hope and promise that America has represented to people from all four corners of the world. Little could he have realized... Tremoglie's Tea Time http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285396/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 13:32:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285371/posts Celebrate Dependence Day If You Are A Lib. Others may celebrate what Independence we have left. When I was medevaced out of Vietnam in 1970 my life ended and it ended for some time. Many of us felt worthless - for some time. But, eventually we learned "But By The Grace Of God Go I." There are many vets from all wars, as well as patriotic non-veterans, wondering why we did it and what is the use when the sneering, non-patriot types (I'll be kind, today, July 4th, and just call them libs)seem to have taken control of our government,... JoeClarke.Net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285371/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:29:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285306/posts Although Obama sympathizers managed to derail what would have been the area’s largest Tea Party, they cound not stifle the movement. Over 7,000 patriots came to Jim Miller Park in Marietta to voice their disgust with Washington’s deaf ears. Video and photos available in the original article. The Constitutional Alamo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285306/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 07:14:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285250/posts On Today's Show...   Programming Note: Rush will be off next week for a golf vacation. Guest hosts will fill in.   Rush Leads the Fight Against Dependence Day! Don't let them take away our liberty.   America Needs to Stand Up to This Schoolyard Bully's Failed Agenda Our economy is in shambles, and it's completely traceable to Obama's statist policies.   Now Hospitals Cave to Obama's Threats (Rush 24/7 Members:  Listen)   "The statists like Obama know that they have drummed up in people's heads the importance of health care. People are more frightened of going a day without... RushLimbaugh.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285250/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:13:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285296/posts With all the bad news and sad state of our nation, this show and song is intended to remind us of better times, great people, heroic efforts, triumph over tragedy...and just the overall greatness of our beloved nation! It's also a call to action for all of us who cherish freedom and hate tyranny with every bone in our body. On Sepember 12 in Washington DC, a national Tea Party will be in full force, and Free Republic will be represented by FReepers from all across our great nation. This song is proposed to be our 'anthem', our 'rallying cry'...WAKE... YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285296/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 06:12:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2285294/posts When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,... The web http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2285294/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 06:10:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285046/posts The great British intellectual G. K. Chesterton wrote that “America is the only nation in the world that is founded on [a] creed.” Think about that for a moment. Other nations were founded on the basis of race, or by the power of kings or emperors who accumulated lands and the peasants who inhabited those lands. But America was—and is to this day—different. It was founded on a shared belief. Or, as Chesterton said, on a creed. And what is that creed that sets us apart? It is the eloquent, profound, and simple statement penned by Thomas Jefferson in the... BreakPoint http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285046/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 20:09:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284644/posts The tea party movement has become more than a one-time tax protest. The grass-roots political crusade is growing and expanding. This popular uprising against oppressive big government is in the best tradition of the American independence movement that we are celebrating this weekend. The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284644/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:38:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284642/posts “And the rocket’s red glare ..... the bombs bursting in air ..... gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave ..... O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?” Canada Free Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284642/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:32:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2284521/posts In a letter to his wife Abigail, John Adams told her of the actions of the Continental Congress on July 2, 1776. "The second day of July, 1776 [the actual day the Declaration was signed], 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,... Family Research Council http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2284521/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:33:45 GMT