Posted on 01/20/2017 5:52:01 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT
... Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings...
...I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past...
There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable²and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick Henry
(Excerpt) Read more at history.org ...
God sees all things.
It is a day to celebrate the rebirth of our Constitutional Republic!
Anyone offended by that, I will be happy to help them pack!
Happy Tantrum Day!
WOOOHOOO
Patriots All !
ARISE!
Is it possible to place a live countdown timer in a post or reply, not a link but a live timer?
Praise to our Glorious God for this day!
By the way, last year, I had the good fortune to visit the church where Henry delivered that speech. Also, we were fortunate in having a wonderful docent, a young man who actually re-enacted the speech. Gave me goose-bumps.
Tried, can’t figure out how to do an embed.
Did anyone see how classy our new First Lady looks? Did anyone see how mooch looks today next to our new lady?
VERY NICE!
We have taken history themed vacations, Civil War, Oregon trail...
Been through the area!
Something to add to the list.
Did anyone see how classy our new First Lady looks? Did anyone see how mooch looks today next to our new lady?
That Mountie is still waiting for the rush! Application takers are standing by! Many flights have open seats!!! Most are empty.
That is like comparing peaches and prunes?
Can I say watermelons? Is that allowed?
I wanted to delete that, but had already posted it!
Too bad, so sad.
Mrs. Trump looks absolutely gorgeous today! Anyone notice that she gave Michelle Obama a gift when they arrived at the White House for tea?
“Class always tells!”
A few days ago, one of the news/media programs were GUSHING over The Mooch, calling her a fashion icon.
(Don't know how many times they used the word icon. They were trying to program that into people)
How much do you want to bet they will avoid Ivanka or Melania, both former models.
It took me a long time to warm up to Trump and I still have some doubts and questions about him. But today is certainly like a second Independence Day for this country as we are no longer under the rule of that disgusting, marxist, ISIS loving 0bama. Also grateful we dodged the bullet called Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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