Happy 4th July from over the pond Yanks

[AnalogReigns]

Sorry, no deal!

(here's the 3rd, and rarely sung (in the last 100 years), verse of our National Anthem, and yes, YOU ARE THAT BAND!!!)

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has wash'd out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

[pabianice]

Actually, this was the first US flag in 1775.

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Who's your daddy, now!!!!!

[humblegunner]

I think I now finally understand those Brit terms, "git" and "prat".

[RadioAstronomer]

ibtz

I saw nothing to zot over. A bit of humor? Lighten up! The Brits are wonderful allies. I worked with them during the cold war. :-)

[Tijeras_Slim]

I don't even want to know what she is picking out of her teeth.

I believe that would be a fine English dish known as Spotted Dick.

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Oh, and don't call me yank.

[Tijeras_Slim]

I think I now finally understand those Brit terms, "git" and "prat".

Aha, but I've never been accused of being a gormless wag.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Eh... Considering that one side of the family came over on one of your convict ships I would have to say thanks but no thanks.

You take care though. Nothing but love.

[maine-iac7]

EU.

They chose the right acronym

EU eeeeyeww

[mac_truck]

...and what do we have for that excellent post Johnny?

[ExpatGator]

She is thinking: "these commoners are gristly"

[maine-iac7]

Yeah, yeah - you guys burnt Washington D.C. to the ground in 1814...but what have you done for us lately?

Good one ;o)

[maine-iac7]

Have to admit, we should have kept the accent.

Spot on ;o)

[MARKUSPRIME]

We are over the Euro lame class system kings,queens,dukes,knights,sirs and other assorted backward things from the old world. We are freemen and not subjects of the crown. Our republic is a more modern form of governmant than yours and it will suit the 21st century much better.We are your equal and will never bow to the crown like your other commonwealths. We also will be your safe haven when Eurabia comes and its coming. The US views the UK as a brother and we will always be there for you. We also thank you for the close and great alliance you have with us.Thus always to tyrants!

[maine-iac7]

I'd like to get my hands on a British history textbook, too

I like to see an American history book in our own schools that teach our REAL history instead of the twisted, revised versions

[johnny7]

...and Charles... all a'twitter in his party-dress.

[humblegunner]

Aha, but I've never been accused of being a gormless wag.

Well, there's that at least.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Have a great 4th humble! :)

[Jewels1091]

thanksx anyway...but you CAN take teddy and hitlery and bidden and gore and billy boy and read..etc., etc., well as you can see the list is very long...but take them all please!!!!