Popular Post Indabuff Posted July 4 Popular Post Report Posted July 4 Yes it's dysfunctional but 250 years is pretty cool. Thanks to all the people who sacrificed to make it possible regardless of nationality. 4 1 6 Quote
Popular Post RETURNTOGLORY Posted July 4 Popular Post Report Posted July 4 16 minutes ago, Indabuff said: Yes it's dysfunctional but 250 years is pretty cool. Thanks to all the people who sacrificed to make it possible regardless of nationality. Thank you to all my fellow brothers and sisters who have served and made this possible ❤️ 7 4 Quote
Popular Post SwampD Posted July 4 Popular Post Report Posted July 4 Today should be so much better than it is. We all know the reason it isn’t. 3 2 3 4 3 3 Quote
Long Suffering Fan Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 It shouldn't be controversial to say what I am about to say, but on this day of all days, I should be able to say it. Despite all of our faults, I am glad to live in America. We all won the lottery when we were born or moved here. 6 7 3 Quote
Indabuff Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 Camping, drinking, grilling and sporting this 1 3 Quote
Weave Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 7 minutes ago, Long Suffering Fan said: It shouldn't be controversial to say what I am about to say, but on this day of all days, I should be able to say it. Despite all of our faults, I am glad to live in America. We all won the lottery when we were born or moved here. It isn’t controversial for most folks, but I hope noone thinks its controversial to say that not everyone here has won a lottery compared to so many other people in so many other highly developed nations. 2 Quote
Pimlach Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 Yesterday was Canalside and the big Duck, followed by a Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the outer harbor. Camie Clune sang Oh Canada (a city of good neighbors thing) and the Star Spangled Banner. She came back to sing a few more too. Great show. After that they had a beautiful fireworks display. Today is a big party with friends and family. God Bless America 🇺🇸 4 Quote
Taro T Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 'Merica. #### yeah!!!! 250. See you all at the Tricentennial. 😉 6 1 Quote
JoeSchmoe Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 1 hour ago, SwampD said: Today should be so much better than it is. We all know the reason it isn’t. Damn wing prices! 4 Quote
#freejame Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 The idea of revolting against a government that doesn’t serve your interest remains something that should be acknowledged, celebrated, and repeated whenever necessary. The best Fourth of July I ever had was my second trip to Afghanistan and encompassed hours 3-27 of what was essentially a 52 hour day for me. I pieced together turrets for MAT-Vs from retrograded vehicles so we could give our RG-33s to another group to prepare for potential action in Syria. I busted my ass all night and day so I could finish before our Fourth of July BBQ. We smoked cigars on the roof while being rocketed, because anyone who knows Afghanistan knows that on any holiday you’re going to get attacked to try and kill morale. That day, the rockets didn’t matter. The baddies weren’t going to crush our spirit because we were Americans and it’s our day to celebrate. I went on the biggest mission of my life early the next morning and was responsible for men for the first time in my career. The mission turned out to be a total dud thanks largely to the Air Force, but that period of 52 hours will forever be the highlight of my career. Today I thought back on that day and I just felt sad. Something’s been lost inside of me, but I’ll be alright. I hope we can say the same as a country. God Bless. 3 1 3 Quote
irregularly irregular Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 2 hours ago, Taro T said: 'Merica. #### yeah!!!! 250. See you all at the Tricentennial. 😉 I like the way you think, but I'm rather certain I won't be making the tricentennial. Fully enjoyed the bicentennial and I'm good with leaving the next one to all of you who make it. God bless America! 1 2 Quote
irregularly irregular Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 1 hour ago, #freejame said: The idea of revolting against a government that doesn’t serve your interest remains something that should be acknowledged, celebrated, and repeated whenever necessary. The best Fourth of July I ever had was my second trip to Afghanistan and encompassed hours 3-27 of what was essentially a 52 hour day for me. I pieced together turrets for MAT-Vs from retrograded vehicles so we could give our RG-33s to another group to prepare for potential action in Syria. I busted my ass all night and day so I could finish before our Fourth of July BBQ. We smoked cigars on the roof while being rocketed, because anyone who knows Afghanistan knows that on any holiday you’re going to get attacked to try and kill morale. That day, the rockets didn’t matter. The baddies weren’t going to crush our spirit because we were Americans and it’s our day to celebrate. I went on the biggest mission of my life early the next morning and was responsible for men for the first time in my career. The mission turned out to be a total dud thanks largely to the Air Force, but that period of 52 hours will forever be the highlight of my career. Today I thought back on that day and I just felt sad. Something’s been lost inside of me, but I’ll be alright. I hope we can say the same as a country. God Bless. Thank you for your service. It will be alright. Just look at the 250 years to date, there have been about a zillion reasons it could of, or should of, all fallen apart but didn't. 1 Quote
SwampD Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 13 minutes ago, irregularly irregular said: Thank you for your service. It will be alright. Just look at the 250 years to date, there have been about a zillion reasons it could have, or should have, all fallen apart but didn't. Where we are right now with this self serving, racist piece of sh!t is pretty close to as bad as it has ever been for this country. 1 3 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 3 hours ago, Long Suffering Fan said: It shouldn't be controversial to say what I am about to say, but on this day of all days, I should be able to say it. Despite all of our faults, I am glad to live in America. We all won the lottery when we were born or moved here. Now if I could just win the regular lottery. 1 1 Quote
Pimlach Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 1 hour ago, #freejame said: The idea of revolting against a government that doesn’t serve your interest remains something that should be acknowledged, celebrated, and repeated whenever necessary. The best Fourth of July I ever had was my second trip to Afghanistan and encompassed hours 3-27 of what was essentially a 52 hour day for me. I pieced together turrets for MAT-Vs from retrograded vehicles so we could give our RG-33s to another group to prepare for potential action in Syria. I busted my ass all night and day so I could finish before our Fourth of July BBQ. We smoked cigars on the roof while being rocketed, because anyone who knows Afghanistan knows that on any holiday you’re going to get attacked to try and kill morale. That day, the rockets didn’t matter. The baddies weren’t going to crush our spirit because we were Americans and it’s our day to celebrate. I went on the biggest mission of my life early the next morning and was responsible for men for the first time in my career. The mission turned out to be a total dud thanks largely to the Air Force, but that period of 52 hours will forever be the highlight of my career. Today I thought back on that day and I just felt sad. Something’s been lost inside of me, but I’ll be alright. I hope we can say the same as a country. God Bless. Thank you for you service. Looking back over 250 years you will find more periods of turmoil and periods with relatively fast changes. You also see period of great innovation no mater the political climate. The innovation is the catalyst for the sustained growth. I think of our government as self correcting. Free elections have produced swings to each side of center. I hope it stays that way. But what is different now, and what I worry about today is that both parties have drifted far from the center that they have almost no common ground and they see no benefit to working together. We have to get past this as a nation. 2 Quote
Night Train Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 Fireworks were awesome tonight. My wedding anniversary. Served in the Navy for 6 years. Great day all around. No politics today . USA . . 2 2 Quote
Nacho Libre Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 An interesting holiday with a balanced viewpoint Quote
irregularly irregular Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 1 hour ago, SwampD said: Where we are right now with this self serving, racist piece of sh!t is pretty close to as bad as it has ever been for this country. If you get beyond the rubbish that was in your history books while growing up, this country has always had self serving, racist and other more despicable attributes to deal with. In the long run, the USA has pulled together when the times called for unity. Always reached out to help our friends, neighbors and families. That's about the best we can hope for anymore. Lucky for us that is good enough. Quote
SDS Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 4 hours ago, Long Suffering Fan said: It shouldn't be controversial to say what I am about to say, but on this day of all days, I should be able to say it. Despite all of our faults, I am glad to live in America. We all won the lottery when we were born or moved here. Travel does wonders for one’s perspective. 3 2 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 (edited) 1 hour ago, SDS said: Travel does wonders for one’s perspective. I was reflecting on this and realized that I've been to 32 different states plus Washington DC, 7 other countries including Canada and two provinces in Canada. I think sometimes think we forget the vastness of the US and all the different climates, terrain, cultures etc.... This is truly an amazing place. Edited July 5 by GASabresIUFAN Quote
SDS Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 1 minute ago, GASabresIUFAN said: I was reflecting on this and realized that I've been to 32 different states plus Washington DC, 5 other countries including Canada and two provinces in Canada. I think sometimes think we forget the vastness of the US and all the different climates, terrain, cultures etc.... This is truly an amazing place. That really wasn’t the direction I was going with this. 1 2 Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 As tradition, night shift on the 4th at work, several ATV rollovers, firework accidents and general buffonery. We have the freedom to do all of these things.....minus the state troopers here about to give citations 😂 Be safe Y'all, I don't wanna see ya here 😉 1 Quote
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