Independence Day

[T Bill 649]

“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, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

“How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!” — Thomas Jefferson

"Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment." — George Washington (in his Farewell Address)

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin

"Happily for America, happily, we trust, for the whole human race, they pursued a new and more noble course. They accomplished a revolution which has no parallel in the annals of human society." — James Madison

"But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations.... This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution." — John Adams

"Courage, then, my countrymen, our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty." — Samuel Adams

 

Remember today we celebrate the birth of a new nation unlike any other in the history of the world.

 

Let's work to keep it that way!

 

Enjoy and be safe my friends!

[oneshot 45]

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[remixer 1,645]

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It might not seem we are the same America we grow up to love but things will return to how they should be.. It was not easy for our founders and it wont be easy for us but in the end we will prevail!

[Isidro416 2]

Great men, great country. Lets fight to get that spirit back. It is sad that most people don't reflect on the hardships that brought this country to be great. Our freedoms are being taken away at an increasing pace everyday. Lets get back to basics, God, Country and the pursuit of happiness. Less government intrusion in our lives. God bless America.

[Howard 538]

Please share with all the libs that think it is just a day off to picnic and watch fireworks.

[magnawing 5]

29 years ago I raised my right hand and spoke the following words....

 

"I, XXXXXXXXXX, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the lawful orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

 

Since I took the oath, it has been changed to remove the word "lawful" from the "orders of the President..." Part.

 

This oath has no expiration date and I will continue to honor it, in the context I recited, as long as I continue to draw breath upon this mortal earth.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Everyone, have a safe and happy one. Let us all remember what our founding fathers sacrificed to get us here.  We shall not let them down!

[siderman 1,137]

29 years ago I raised my right hand and spoke the following words....

 

"I, XXXXXXXXXX, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the lawful orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

 

Since I took the oath, it has been changed to remove the word "lawful" from the "orders of the President..." Part.

 

This oath has no expiration date and I will continue to honor it, in the context I recited, as long as I continue to draw breath upon this mortal earth.

Forgive the minor thread derailment but I find that "lawfull" omission interesting. Do you have any info such as when/where/why it was done?

[magnawing 5]

I don't know when it was removed but enlisted personnel are still only bound to follow lawful orders.

 

 

http://essentialliberty.us/about/oath/

 

 

This signature is AWESOME!!!

[tuktuk 16]

This is the 1st one I took as a citizen >>>

 

"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

 

never did and never will deviate from it