Happy Independence Day!

shilala · 07-04-2015, 11:12 AM

Nobody even told me we finally beat Canada. What'd we win?

A cute historical FYI...
That really neato and super-memorable painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence up there ^ is a complete fiction.
It was placed before John Adams when he was super old and curmudgeonly for his thoughts on it. He suggested it be used for ass wiping, or something of the like.

No considerable number of signers were ever in the same room together, the document traveled between constituents.
It was either CNN or FOX news that had this painting commissioned, proving that even in Colonial times, a good fiction foisted on the masses is always more entertaining than the truth.

I'll admit that I think it was a great idea.
Take the freedom to spew bullsh1t, place it in front of the people for their dissection, and let them decide for themselves what is true.
This way incites discussion, passion, and consideration to the birth of our Liberty.

icehog3 · 07-04-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Nobody even told me we finally beat Canada. What'd we win?

Jonathan Toews, and then 3 Stanley Cups. God Bless America!

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Originally Posted by shilala

A cute historical FYI...
That really neato and super-memorable painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence up there ^ is a complete fiction.

It was either CNN or FOX news that had this painting commissioned,

Is that Brian Williams on the far left?

nutcracker · 07-04-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Jonathan Toews, and then 3 Stanley Cups. God Bless America?

Errrr.... He's Canadian. From Winnipeg. But then you knew that Tom, you're just taunting me......

icehog3 · 07-04-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Nobody even told me we finally beat Canada. What'd we win?

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Jonathan Toews, and then 3 Stanley Cups. God Bless America!

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

Errrr.... He's Canadian. From Winnipeg. But then you knew that Tom, you're just taunting me......

Got go in context here, Neil. We won the war with Canada, and Johnny T. is a Blackhawk. And the Stanley Cup has resided in the US since 1994.

shark · 07-05-2015, 11:58 AM

shark · 07-05-2015, 12:01 PM

shark · 07-05-2015, 12:07 PM

07-04-2015, 11:12 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Happy Independence Day! Nobody even told me we finally beat Canada. What'd we win? A cute historical FYI... That really neato and super-memorable painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence up there ^ is a complete fiction. It was placed before John Adams when he was super old and curmudgeonly for his thoughts on it. He suggested it be used for ass wiping, or something of the like. No considerable number of signers were ever in the same room together, the document traveled between constituents. It was either CNN or FOX news that had this painting commissioned, proving that even in Colonial times, a good fiction foisted on the masses is always more entertaining than the truth. I'll admit that I think it was a great idea. Take the freedom to spew bullsh1t, place it in front of the people for their dissection, and let them decide for themselves what is true. This way incites discussion, passion, and consideration to the birth of our Liberty. __________________

07-05-2015, 11:58 AM	#5
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,659 Trading: (0)	Re: Happy Independence Day! __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

07-05-2015, 12:01 PM	#6
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,659 Trading: (0)	Re: Happy Independence Day! __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

07-05-2015, 12:07 PM	#7
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,659 Trading: (0)	Re: Happy Independence Day! __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds