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To: Incorrigible
Sarah Palin was absolutely right on her History, and Jim Newell wrong on both history and politeness.

Here's what happened the night of April 18th, 1775:

The atmosphere was tense, word of General Gage's intentions spread through Boston prompting the patriots to set up a messaging system to alert the countryside of any advance of British troops. Paul Revere arranged for a signal to be sent by lantern from the steeple of North Church - one if by land, two if by sea. On the night of April 18, 1775 the lantern's alarm sent Revere, William Dawes and other riders on the road to spread the news. The messengers cried out the alarm, awakening every house, warning of the British column making its way towards Lexington. In the rider's wake there erupted the peeling of church bells, the beating of drums and the roar of gun shots - all announcing the danger and calling the local militias to action.

Source: Eyewitness to History, Battle at Lexington Green, 1775


5 posted on 06/03/2011 1:03:22 PM PDT by bvw
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To: bvw

bvd... that is the best post of the day.


9 posted on 06/03/2011 1:05:31 PM PDT by Gator113 ("GAME ON." I'll be voting for Sarah Palin, Liberty, our Constitution and American Exceptionalism.)
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To: bvw
Thanks for the perspective.

I can't wait for the libs to criticize SP on questions relating to RevWar history.

Sarah could have answered, 'The Libs believe that Paul Revere should have stayed home and let the Brits tame those unruly political rabblerousers. Gun control is a good thing. Just ask Chuck Shumer which side was in the right here: (1) american citizens wanting to retain their weapons; or (2) [British] government confiscating "dangerous assault weapons" out of the hands of "government-haters"...'

24 posted on 06/03/2011 1:27:26 PM PDT by nonsporting
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To: bvw
Thanks for the perspective.

I can't wait for the libs to criticize SP on questions relating to RevWar history.

Sarah could have answered, 'The Libs believe that Paul Revere should have stayed home and let the Brits tame those unruly political rabblerousers. Gun control is a good thing. Just ask Chuck Shumer which side was in the right here: (1) american citizens wanting to retain their weapons; or (2) [British] government confiscating "dangerous assault weapons" out of the hands of "government-haters"...'

26 posted on 06/03/2011 1:29:09 PM PDT by nonsporting
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To: bvw

Mr. Newell has no interest in the truth, only in bashing Governor Palin.


30 posted on 06/03/2011 1:36:29 PM PDT by AmericanVictory (Should we be more like them or they more like we used to be?)
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To: bvw

To equate Palin’s characterization of the events with what actually happened is akin to believing Anthony Weiner’s explanations.


36 posted on 06/03/2011 1:47:55 PM PDT by diogenes ghost
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To: bvw

Why are we paying any attention to the libtard media anymore?


49 posted on 06/03/2011 2:07:47 PM PDT by Mr. K (CAPSLOCK! -Unleash the fury! [Palin/Bachman 2012- unbeatable ticket])
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To: bvw

Thanks for the info on what really happened that night. No doubt it will come in handy because I expect some will bring this up pretending to have “political discussions”. I watched the video and it would help Sarah’s credibility if her delivery was better.


81 posted on 06/03/2011 3:45:12 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic (Support our military or leave. I will help you pack BO!)
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