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On this day in April 18, 1775
1775 : Revere and Dawes warn of British attack
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I see where Tom Hanks and his production company (same company that did "Band Of Brothers" for HBO) has a new show coming out on HBO called "John Adams"
I'm looking forward to it.. this part of our countries history has always held a lot of interest for me. I just don't know if this is going to take place before the revolution, during the revolution, or later on at the time of his Presidency. I spent some time tracing the family tree, and we've traced back far enough on my father's side, to some Great great great etc... grandfather of mine, who was living in Boston during the middle 1770's |
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If what I THINK is about to happen, HAPPENS, we'll ALL get the chance to be patriots, and make history. Ready yourselves, my friends, for I fear the time grows near!
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A Patriot is one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests. Not someone who is not only willing to rebel against the laws of our country, but is also attempting to persuade public opinion....trying to recruit other potential anarchists "just in case". Seems some of you have a nasty habit of butchering the English language on a regular basis, huh? Now why would THAT cause me to question your intelligence? |
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I would also argue that "enemies or detractors" can easily be enemies or detractors from within or own country or authority. I will say, I'm not quite as enthusiastic as Al is about the 'upcoming rebellion or revolution'. It's not that I don't agree with WHY he thinks this, 'cause I do. I just like to think there's still a chance to do something WITHIN the system. Only time will tell however. Would also add, that our own Patriots, of our own Revolution, were most certainly Bucking the Authority, when they declared their Independence. And if they had been caught, would have most certainly been tried for Treason, and hung. |
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This country is too rich to have a rebellion.
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04-18-2007, 10:29 AM | #7 |
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I do not think there will be a rebellion.
I do think the the DNC is trying to cause US as much pain as they can but I would not call that a rebellion. I do think the voters can rebel at election time with their vote. That does not count Anime he can not vote
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A patriot is someone who supports their country/government, not someone who prepares to go to war with his/her country over the laws passed by their democratically elected officials. Quote:
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What does a patriot do if he thinks the leaders of his government are not acting in his country's best interests? Is he loyal to his government or the people that run it?
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are you asking "how does one start a rebellion" or are you asking who do you be loyal to "The government" or the "people that run it" and does the "people that run it" mean the people in OFFICE or WE THE PEOPLE ? |
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If you work against the government, you are a rebel regardless of how well you think an elected official is performing in office. Our founding fathers were English rebels, but they were also American patriots, understand? |
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