What’s the big deal with the whole 4th of July speech? “All men were created equal….bla bla bla….” Does anybody know who this was meant for and what it REALLY means??? Most of it doesn’t even hold true any longer as times have changed, and…. FOR THE BETTER!! How much do people really know about America? That speech actually degrades us and continues to make a laughing stock out of us. Not that we need too much help, but ya know…..
Here’s what is important. For several years, the Brits were bullying us around and taxing us like crazy. Being that the Americans don’t take being walked on very well, we stood for what was right, kicked some British arse and became independent from them! Now, that’s why we are as patriotic as we are – if we are. We got where we are today by fighting for what was right. Although I’m truly sorry we got rid off all that precious British tea (10,000 pounds worth was a lot of money back in the day). I’m not kidding. Take it from a SERIOUS tea drinker, as myself. 
No. America’s not perfect. Read in my glossary how I define patriotism before the Americanophobes come here with THEIR automatic weapons and laundry list of American errs.
As one of my German friends said, …
But it´s important to realise this: The basic experience of the USA as a nation is, that it had to fight for it´s freedom and independence (against Britain) and later in the american civil war… For this reason their believe in the USA and the strong patriotism of the american citizens are an expression of their pride, that they have survived and did not brake appart, and also on their strong believe in freedom and independence their fathers have fought for – and the strong believe that the USA is standing for these two qualities.
Listen to the lyrics of the national-anthem of the USA, it is all about this. Many Americans support their country, because it is assuring their freedom. Many Americans support the US-troops, because the troops are defending their country and the USA gained it´s freedom through war….
You may allow me to say… It is not that dumb to support your countries troops – it consists of your people and is fighting for your values and interests. (Let´s say – it should fight for your values and interests…)
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Another thought on American patriotism: The USA is proud to be a separate and independent nation – it is proud, that it has become a wealthy and strong country (the Europeans predicted, that America would brake apart in anarchy and chaos) and it is proud to be the oldest democracy on this planet, that still exists…
Things one can actually be proud on. There IS a form of healthy and honest patriotism in the USA, which you should be careful to critizise. (some overdo it – but extremists are standart in human societies.) Be sure, that you understand what you are up to, before loading your weapons…
For those people who think you can’t be a liberal and love your country at the same time can stick it. And then kiss my natural born white and plump ass!
And remember people, if it weren’t for the French, chances are we would have never been able to have an Independence Day. There would be no “4th of July”. They fought courageously and helped us kick British butt! Give credit where credit is due. As SuperFrenchie says, …
If it were not for the French, Americans would be speaking English today!
With that said, …
Happy Independence Day!!!!
and
Thank you, France!! 
Greetings Earthlings!
Felicitations on the anniversary of the independence from “Great” Britain. Zonar is most interested in this period of time. Zontar, the omnipotent all-knowing, all-seeing has the humility to ask a question he actually doesn’t know the answer to. Your “Declaration of Independence” was penned by the estimable and learned Thomas Jefferson. In that memorable document he coined the phrase “all men are created equal.” Zontar then found out that Mr. Jefferson owned a copious amount of slaves at the same time he wrote that touching tribute to human liberty. If you know the answer to this please write me at Zontar@theunitedstateswasfoundedbyrichmenforrichmenasitwasthensoitshalleverbe.com.
Hail Hypocrites!
Hail Zontar!!
Thanks for checkin’ out my blog. I gotta say that I love the July 4th grilled hot-dogs too. I don’t want to know what’s inside em but the taste sooo good. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. haha.
As a boy, when is proud of one’s new pocket knife, one brags, “I’ve got the sharpest knife ever!”
You were over at rutherfordl’s blog. I left this for you there, too.
There was then a contest to determine just that, putting blades one to another to see whose blade cut whose.
Philosophy is the tool we use to solve the problems of our lives. It is the knife we have to cut through the Gordian Knotted questions we face.
There is only one way for us to learn if our philosophy, our way of thinking is adequate. We must match it against an opposing one.
Virgo, don’t go away. We offer to each other an invaluable opportunity, especially if we disagree vehemently.
The funniest part about this piece of history is that the French kingdom collapsed a few years after the American Revolution partly because it ran out of money after having heavily funded the American militia! So basically, supporting the American independence did in return help the French get rid of their own King and find their way to democracy as well!
Happy Independence Day! … and Thank you America!!!
Re: “and
Thank you, France!! ”
Anytime!