Happy 232nd to the United States of America!
This morning, as I was contemplating the declaration of independence--marvelling at its grammar and vocabulary (it uses the word "usurpations" several times)--I came across this in the list of the crimes of King George III against the colonial settlers:
"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."
Men in wigs, opposing the king with manly firmness--now that's a good way to start a country.
Have a hot dog today, in celebration. :)
2 comments:
Mmmmmmmm, hot dogs.
- Homer Simpson
Could it be that Independence Day is gayer than Christmas?
Uhmercuh, Phukyeah!
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