The 4th -- Theirs, Yours, Mine, Ours

Remember those men who sat in treason in the sweltering heat in Philadelphia fully knowing they were risking life, limb and fortune for a principle ... Freedom. Theirs, yours, mine, ours a simple concept today and taken for way too granted by way too many Americans. I would like you to read the Declaration of Independence this weekend word for word understand what these men were seeking, read the Constitution and see what these men had brought. Remember those who fought the Redcoats, then the most powerful army on earth, and beat them from our shores. For freedom they did this Theirs, yours, mine, ours. For the last 232 years America has fought to maintain our freedoms while others have tried to take them away. It is our turn now to not let what those men did so long ago just go onto the ash heap of history because leftists hate what those men did. We must stand and fight with all we have for Freedom; Theirs, yours, mine, ours.

Happy Independence Day 08
Posted By Maj Pain
In most branches of the military, the first of the month is when service members get promoted if they have met the requirements. On July 1st, Marines here in Iraq were no different. As blowing sand came across the landscape, their promotion would be done in a combat zone instead of some nice clean meeting room, Marines gathered in formation as they had accomplished the requirements and met guidelines to be promoted to the next rank. No family members, no high attention, just fellow Marines ready to be promoted and fellow Marines ready to congratulate them.

“In 1778, General George Washington marked Independence Day with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute.” Wikipedia

Wide eyed, covered in dirt, Marines in their early 20s stood as symbols of America’s finest. Brave, disciplined and eager to fight any sort of insurgency that showed its face on the drop of a hat, they positioned themselves to be promoted. When promoted, a warrant is read and they are asked who they would like to pin on their new rank. It is an honor to recognize the new Sergeants, Corporals and Lance Corporals as the selected fellow Marine actually pins on their new rank onto the collar of the Marine and welcomes them to the new challenges.

These are the young leaders of America. The ones typical Americans may think had no other choice but to join the military, or looked upon as kids. I can assure you that the days of resorting to the military as a last choice are gone and these “kids” not only maintain million dollar military equipment perfectly, but can make a life and death decisions in a blink of an eye and are tuff as nails. These are the warriors who get tasked to serve the thankless jobs of several patrol, standing guard and small unit leaders. However when on guard, they could be and usually are faced with that one situation of a suicide borne vehicle that attacks a front gate and they make the conscious decisions to fight back and kill the attacker. These are the service members who then return back to the states only to resume mundane jobs when they get out of the military and are considered ”kids”.

America, you got to know your young Marines are on the cutting edge of it all. Maturity, discipline, education and health. They truly are the epitome of America and those who found this country, would still be proud of their Marines today as they were in 1776.

During this 4th of July holiday, when we celebrate the independence of our great country, take a second during the picnics, BBQs, patriotic music and fireworks and pay a few seconds of honor to those keeping our independence free. Because as you enjoy your holiday, newly promoted warriors stand guard and keep the wolf at bay.

“In 1778, General George Washington marked Independence Day with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute.” Wikipedia
Have one for us during your holiday and keep the other shot of rum until we can get home and share it with you!!
Semper Fidelis – Maj Pain
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These are the times that try men's souls...

Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

Thomas Paine

Ladies and gentleman we have come to these times yet again in American history. Come on dude what are you talking about? I will attest to the fact that I DO NOT see American history as do you or most of my friends. I will see what is best for American Freedom first. Slavery is a part of our history and as deplorable as it was those slaves helped build Americas economic power. I know most people out there do not see it that way but tough shit this is my blog. Slavery was A factor that contributed to the "War of Northern Aggression" it was not THE factor. Since the end of that war have Americans freedom increased or decreased? has the size and scope and intrusion on normal citizens by the federal government increased or decreased? Was saving the Union worth the loss of freedom we see today. The Spanish-American War started by a rich newspaper man and a lie about the Maine in Havana Harbor. But we gained a foothold in the south Pacific from which we defeated the the Imperial forces of Japan. My point is this everything that happens in history will affect everything that comes after it. Just like every Supreme Court ruling affect what the law will be for future generations. You know the precedent bullshit, bad idea in 1906 will still be a bad idea in 2008. Just look at all the depression busting ideas of FDR's administration most of which were unconstitutional and did not help alleviate in any way the effects of the Great Depression. World War II got the American industrial machine rolling again and NOT, NOT ANY government policies.

Yes I know I am babbling but bad Leftists ideas really piss me off. Getting back to today's topic I want to know where the outrage is after this Supreme Court ruling on "enemy combatants" being allowed to have American ACLU (no doubt 'pro bono') scumbag lawyers defend them in federal court with these appointed judges.(See last post about appointee outrage) So that is now 2 branches of government working to undermine the American way of life 1. Congress "get our troops out now" if they meant it they would just stop the money but they don't have the balls because American freedom is at stake. and 2. Judicial this insane ruling,the constitutional rights extend to AMERICANS not foreigners certainly not to ones trying to destroy the American way of life. Which brings us to John Walker Lindh the guys who captured this asshole must be commended and decorated just for the restraint they showed in not torturing this motherfucker to death. I would have put my American made boot up his ass dipped my American made bullets in pig blood and shot this doucebag in everyone of his allah loving joints leaving him to die in the Afghanistan sun. That's just me though. Getting back to the supreme court ruling these fanatics at Gitmo once they are released because they were not Mirandaized on the battlefield will join the fight once again it happened and will continue to happen. They completely hate us everyone left, right, Jew, Christian non fanatic Muslim and they hate our freedoms that are guaranteed in the constitution. They do not look to the future they look to the past all the way back to the 9th or 10th century. Hey Osama eat with your right hand cause you wipe with the left.

Getting back to America we must be aware what the government is doing to our freedom and stand up and fight it. Where is the moral outrage? Where is the spirit of '76? I know I still have it there has got to be others out there with it hell I fly my "DON'T TREAD ON ME" flag every Fourth of July. Get out debate your friends make them think and understand that the whole government is NOT George W. Bush. There are others in our government Lefties in the Judicial and Legislative branches and they hate America so much they wish to see it fail and fall. George W. Bush is not perfect but he does love this county and does care about the protection of you and I. He is also willing to stand up for America and not take any bullshit for from anyone. Are you? Thomas Paine, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin read them and understand what I am talking about before it is too late. My freedom your freedom America's freedom is just too important to go away without a fight. I hope you agree with that... I understand some of the things I have said here are more extreme than any of you are used to but so were the words of the three writers I just mentioned. Their words led them to revolution, where will your silence lead you?