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Title: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jun 28, 2026, 11:34 AM
On this day, Thomas Jefferson submitted the final draft of the Declaration to the Continental Congress.  On July 2, Congress agreed to declare independence.  On July 4, the Declaration of Independence was formally approved.  Most of the delegates would sign on August 2. 

Today, they got the draft.  After 6 days of debate, they'll look at a kickass document that ends with "we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."  They knew what will happen if they lose, and they'll say hell yeah let's do it for Dale. 

https://x.com/250YearsAgoLive/status/2071261597662687489?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Hogworth Ballington III on Jun 28, 2026, 07:44 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 28, 2026, 11:34 AMOn this day, Thomas Jefferson submitted the final draft of the Declaration to the Continental Congress.  On July 2, Congress agreed to declare independence.  On July 4, the Declaration of Independence was formally approved.  Most of the delegates would sign on August 2. 

Today, they got the draft.  After 6 days of debate, they'll look at a kickass document that ends with "we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."  They knew what will happen if they lose, and they'll say hell yeah let's do it for Dale. 

https://x.com/250YearsAgoLive/status/2071261597662687489?s=20

Somebody get the poor bastard some whiteout.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: animal on Jun 28, 2026, 07:49 PM
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Jun 28, 2026, 07:44 PMSomebody get the poor bastard some whiteout.
claude can buff that shit out pretty quickly.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: jdcatty on Jun 28, 2026, 08:58 PM
Quote from: Hogworth Ballington III on Jun 28, 2026, 07:44 PMSomebody get the poor bastard some whiteout.

Give him a break.  Think how many people he had looking over his shoulder and second-guessing every word.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HogglyWoggly on Jun 28, 2026, 09:37 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 28, 2026, 11:34 AMOn this day, Thomas Jefferson submitted the final draft of the Declaration to the Continental Congress.  On July 2, Congress agreed to declare independence.  On July 4, the Declaration of Independence was formally approved.  Most of the delegates would sign on August 2. 

Today, they got the draft.  After 6 days of debate, they'll look at a kickass document that ends with "we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."  They knew what will happen if they lose, and they'll say hell yeah let's do it for Dale. 

https://x.com/250YearsAgoLive/status/2071261597662687489?s=20

That X account is a pretty follow.

https://x.com/250YearsAgoLive/status/2071248958983184386
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: arreferee on Jun 29, 2026, 09:59 AM
I'm just surprised that the federal government was working on a holiday when they signed it on July 4.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: BleedinRed on Jun 29, 2026, 10:43 AM
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 29, 2026, 09:59 AMI'm just surprised that the federal government was working on a holiday when they signed it on July 4.
lol
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Guardrail on Jun 29, 2026, 11:30 AM
I like reading of the badassery of our forefathers and what it took to forge this nation.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jun 29, 2026, 12:21 PM
Quote from: arreferee on Jun 29, 2026, 09:59 AMI'm just surprised that the federal government was working on a holiday when they signed it on July 4.

Senate had to create itself so that it could go on recess
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: arreferee on Jun 29, 2026, 12:33 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 29, 2026, 12:21 PMSenate had to create itself so that it could go on recess

That's probably accurate.  I'm sure they gave themselves a raise just after creating itself and just before going on recess. 
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 29, 2026, 12:59 PM
Quote from: Guardrail on Jun 29, 2026, 11:30 AMI like reading of the badassery of our forefathers and what it took to forge this nation.


Utterly fascinating. Take Ethen Allen for example. He's just sitting around drinking with his buddies and decides they should go attack the largest military base on the continent.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jun 29, 2026, 03:22 PM
At least rewatch Episode 2 of John Adams on HBO.  The silence in the room once Congress realizes what it just did is my favorite part of the series.

Edit: I'll save you the trouble.

Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Lurk on Jun 29, 2026, 06:28 PM
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: soldiersooie on Jun 30, 2026, 05:55 AM
Quote from: Lurk on Jun 29, 2026, 06:28 PM

I've never heard that.  Incredible.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: soldiersooie on Jun 30, 2026, 05:56 AM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 29, 2026, 03:22 PMAt least rewatch Episode 2 of John Adams on HBO.  The silence in the room once Congress realizes what it just did is my favorite part of the series.

Edit: I'll save you the trouble.


I love this show.  I wish HBO would make more of our founders.

Sam Adams was a badass btw.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Zoso on Jul 01, 2026, 03:08 PM
If you haven't watched Turn: Washington's Spies then do it now.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 01, 2026, 03:12 PM
Quote from: Zoso on Jul 01, 2026, 03:08 PMIf you haven't watched Turn: Washington's Spies then do it now.

A must-watch. I'm watching Washington on Netflix and it's great, but features too much Bill Clinton.

Turn is one of those shows that takes me back to where I was the first time I watched it.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Zoso on Jul 02, 2026, 10:50 AM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 01, 2026, 03:12 PMA must-watch. I'm watching Washington on Netflix and it's great, but features too much Bill Clinton.

Turn is one of those shows that takes me back to where I was the first time I watched it.

Turn is maybe the most well acted, written and directed show I have ever watched. We finished it up about a month ago and went straight from that to The Dutton Ranch. The overall drop in quality was palpable.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HOGSRUNWILD on Jul 02, 2026, 10:56 AM
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 29, 2026, 12:59 PMUtterly fascinating. Take Ethen Allen for example. He's just sitting around drinking with his buddies and decides they should go attack the largest military base on the continent.

Then make some awesome home furnishings.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: animal on Jul 02, 2026, 05:46 PM
I didn't feel like cooking so I opted for some Ballpark hotdogs with caramelized onions (butter, earls, red pepper flake, soy sauce, garlic seasoning concoction)...added cheese and steamed the buns. It tasted like America. 


Gonna go shoot some guns now and maybe have some bacon snacks later as I sit in the air conditioning. 

Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: jdcatty on Jul 02, 2026, 06:11 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 29, 2026, 03:22 PMAt least rewatch Episode 2 of John Adams on HBO.  The silence in the room once Congress realizes what it just did is my favorite part of the series.

Edit: I'll save you the trouble.


The story about the Delaware Delegate who was suffering from cancer yet road a horse all night to get there in time to vote is pretty damned impressive too.

Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 03, 2026, 02:16 PM
We nuked these people, and then we nuked them again just to make sure they didn't think we were sorry or that the first time might have been an accident.  Now they America as hard as we do.  There might be a lesson in there.

https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2073068970878308738?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Hognrock on Jul 03, 2026, 03:21 PM
We're meeting my in-laws for lunch tomorrow halfway for them and us at the glorious Cracker Barrel in West Memphis.  Then, we're going to a friend's house for his firework display.  He's an engineer and they have too much money.  He puts on an electronically controlled firework display.  It's pretty cool and hopefully we all have all our fingers after said boom booms.  We'll drink too many beers and our girls will be drinking something fancier. 

I'd rather sit my ass on the couch but, 'Merica!
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: BleedinRed on Jul 03, 2026, 03:25 PM
Quote from: Hognrock on Jul 03, 2026, 03:21 PMI'd rather sit my ass on the couch but, 'Merica!
You only get to celebrate 250 years once.  
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 03, 2026, 03:25 PM
https://x.com/Brick_Suit/status/2073085271076118766?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 03, 2026, 06:16 PM
Ok, this is excellent

https://x.com/megbasham/status/2073148329517560286?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Zoso on Jul 03, 2026, 06:42 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 03, 2026, 06:16 PMOk, this is excellent

https://x.com/megbasham/status/2073148329517560286?s=20

This is why the Internet was invented...
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: SwahiliSteve on Jul 03, 2026, 11:01 PM
https://x.com/factpostnews/status/2073237153081905462?s=46&t=m_RTTyQoOXCKni9LyjoM3g
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HOGSRUNWILD on Jul 04, 2026, 06:25 AM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 03, 2026, 02:16 PMWe nuked these people, and then we nuked them again just to make sure they didn't think we were sorry or that the first time might have been an accident.  Now they America as hard as we do.  There might be a lesson in there.

https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2073068970878308738?s=20

My Japanese wife was "slightly liberal" maybe when I met her 25ish years ago.  Over time she has become more conservative and now she is as red-pilled as they come.  I mean, she is DEEP red.  She doesn't have citizenship because she is Japanese but considers herself American as any American. She is red white and blue and TEXAN.  Our son is holy shit Texan.  Like, Texan first, then American.  His career choices right now at 6:  military, police or firefighter.

I mean, I hope for some shit that makes more money but that is some red white and blue pumping through his half Japanese veins
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 04, 2026, 07:03 AM
Watching the first few episodes of John Adams to start the day.

And just put a ridiculous rack of beef ribs on the smoker.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 07:23 AM
Dunked on by a dictionary lol

https://x.com/MerriamWebster/status/2073133650267213842?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Son of Spam on Jul 04, 2026, 08:26 AM
Happy 4th of July! I hope you have a e all these for tonight.

https://youtu.be/nTwMh_896po
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Son of Spam on Jul 04, 2026, 09:28 AM
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Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Guardrail on Jul 04, 2026, 09:29 AM
Suck it, limeys
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Son of Spam on Jul 04, 2026, 09:29 AM
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IMG_3293.jpeg
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 09:55 AM
https://x.com/SecretaryBurgum/status/2073379664408580419?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: BASS on Jul 04, 2026, 10:26 AM
Back to back world war champions!
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HOGSRUNWILD on Jul 04, 2026, 10:47 AM
MY PISS IS HOT!
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 10:52 AM
ABC's got a black man on talking about how much he hates that Thomas Jefferson's blood runs through him.  I guess they're ignoring the scientists who say Jefferson's younger brother likely knocked up Hemmings. 

Oh look a mention of George Floyd. 

Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 04, 2026, 10:53 AM
Time to put the Patriot on the outside TV so that Colonel Tavington can killed again
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 02:39 PM
They beat Netflix to the punch

https://x.com/TheOnlyDSC/status/2073474971309891821?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Sus-Scrofa on Jul 04, 2026, 02:48 PM
https://x.com/BrandonGaudin/status/2073359601060221401/video/1?s=46
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 03:27 PM
https://x.com/mattvanswol/status/2073489553713938834?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: jdcatty on Jul 04, 2026, 03:33 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 03:27 PMhttps://x.com/mattvanswol/status/2073489553713938834?s=20

Great line in there-- 250 years of ordinary people doing extraordinary things...
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: jdcatty on Jul 04, 2026, 04:15 PM
https://x.com/todd_spence/status/2073286992608088412


Robin Williams was so talented.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: razor5396 on Jul 04, 2026, 06:18 PM
This country allows me to:

Own military grade weaponry

Call politicians faggots

Enjoy AC


God Bless America, try not to blow off any limbs tonight.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 06:35 PM
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2073539884124414127?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: mr.zorak on Jul 04, 2026, 06:48 PM
https://www.foxnews.com/media/virginia-montana-top-list-most-patriotic-states-new-poll-americas-250th

WHAT?!?!?
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: razor5396 on Jul 04, 2026, 06:55 PM
Quote from: mr.zorak on Jul 04, 2026, 06:48 PMhttps://www.foxnews.com/media/virginia-montana-top-list-most-patriotic-states-new-poll-americas-250th

WHAT?!?!?

Virginia is full of FEDs that work in DC that need to hold onto their jobs
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: BleedinRed on Jul 04, 2026, 07:34 PM
Yall be safe tonight.  

And look out for the Terry of the group.

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/I6F-yGpqbx4?ra=m
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 08:04 PM
https://x.com/TorstenProchnow/status/2073544003207725195?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: BleedinRed on Jul 04, 2026, 09:58 PM
CBS here in Houston is showing the Los Angeles celebration.  The concert is in the coliseum and there are so few people in the stadium that I can only surmise that they are still social distancing. 
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 10:38 PM
All these flags in Trump's speech are awesome.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 11:04 PM
After UFC and now this I am convinced that our military could get bored and put together the greatest band the world has ever seen, on a drunken dare.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 11:26 PM
https://x.com/townhallcom/status/2073583119517483327?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 04, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fox camera found a kid in a Razorbacks shirt, so we got some representation at least.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HOGSRUNWILD on Jul 04, 2026, 11:41 PM
Just watched "The Patriot" for about the 500th time.  Always gets my patriotic piss hot. 
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 05, 2026, 08:34 AM
https://x.com/DanaPerino/status/2073634885730795887?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 05, 2026, 08:37 AM
In case you missed it because you're lame or something.  Last night I learned that it's possible to have goosebumps while listening to a Miley Cyrus cover.  Also that this group should have started this whole America 250 thing with the Super Bowl halftime show and the National Anthem at the Daytona 500.

https://x.com/RSBNetwork/status/2073630977956430012?s=20
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: Spiderham on Jul 05, 2026, 09:34 AM
Cannan Sandy gets Crunk.  :D
https://x.com/steviebreech/status/2073477442090786972?s=46
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HOGSRUNWILD on Jul 05, 2026, 10:40 AM
My piss is still hot today.  Fuck it, I'm resolved to keep my piss hot all year.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: buff2.0 on Jul 05, 2026, 11:35 AM
One's piss should never NOT be hot for America.
Title: Re: 250 years ago...
Post by: HOGSRUNWILD on Jul 05, 2026, 03:30 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 05, 2026, 11:35 AMOne's piss should never NOT be hot for America.

True that, I guess I should clarify, SCALDING HOT.    I machined an 80% AR lower last night in the garage for no apparent reason other than just...because.  Don't even have the upper to put on it, but to me, nothing says "America" more than making your own firearms at home.  Whipping out an AR with parts you can buy online and ship to your home with no serialization and assemble from a lower you machined with no serialization or registration or tracking...That is American.

Machining whisper pickles was way more fun before they took away the tax stamp, but still fun just to "Have" and hide in various places.