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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy 247th Birthday, America! ~ 04 July 2023
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Posted on 07/03/2023 6:00:43 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
The FReeper Canteen Presents...~ Independence Day, July 4, 1776 ~
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Preamble to the Declaration of IndependenceWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/july4th/Declaration.jpg) Star Spangled Banner US Army US Marine Corps US Navy US Air Force US Coast Guard God Bless The USA American Patrol The Liberty Bell I Pledge My Allegiance Stars & Stripes Forever My Country Tis of Thee
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To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ Happy 247th Birthday, America! ~
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posted on
07/03/2023 6:09:16 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/03/2023 6:14:11 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; ...
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posted on
07/03/2023 6:18:04 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy!
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posted on
07/03/2023 6:24:54 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/03/2023 6:26:34 PM PDT
by
EvilCapitalist
(81 million votes my ass.)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...got any gigs on the 4th? How does Tippy handle fireworks? You and Tippy and Blue have a great Independence Day!
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posted on
07/03/2023 6:47:43 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
In the 50 years that I have had doggies, Tippy is the FIRST one who is NOT afraid of fireworks.
I keep bracing myself for her to get hysterical and she just shrugs it off.
Brave girl! :-0
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posted on
07/03/2023 7:01:24 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
To: EvilCapitalist
WOW, just WOW!! The Musical Society of Algemesí (Spain) did a wonderful job. Loved the cannons, loved the fireworks, and LOVED the bells!! Good evening, EvilCapitalist...thanks!! ((HUGS))
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posted on
07/03/2023 7:12:45 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
You’re very welcome. I used to like when the Boston Pops would play the 1812 overture.
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posted on
07/03/2023 7:19:55 PM PDT
by
EvilCapitalist
(81 million votes my ass.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; radu; mylife; MS.BEHAVIN; ConorMacNessa; PROCON; laurenmarlowe; ...
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posted on
07/03/2023 7:31:56 PM PDT
by
luvie
(🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
To: acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; BIGLOOK; BLCA; ..
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posted on
07/03/2023 7:51:06 PM PDT
by
luvie
(🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
To: left that other site
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posted on
07/03/2023 7:55:43 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...Happy 4th of July!![](https://patriotden.com/fotki/july4th/hb-america-liberty.jpg)
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:02:04 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
ML is in first...!!![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/july4th/fireworks-GOOD.gif)
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:04:17 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Pro is in second...!!![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/july4th/fireworks-GOOD.gif)
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:05:15 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; BIGLOOK; BLCA; ..
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:11:25 PM PDT
by
luvie
(🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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July 4
Unchanging God
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.
An iconic photo shows the tread of a boot against a gray background. It’s astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s footprint, which he left on the moon in 1969. Scientists say that footprint is likely still there, unchanged after all these years. Without wind or water, nothing on the moon gets eroded, so what happens on the lunar landscape stays there.
It’s even more awesome to reflect on the constant presence of God Himself. James writes, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). The apostle puts this in the context of our own struggles: “When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy” (v. 2 nlt). Why? Because we’re loved by a great and unchanging God!
In times of trouble, we need to remember God’s constant provision. Perhaps we might recall the words of the great hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”: “There is no shadow of turning with thee; / thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; / as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.” Yes, our God has left His permanent footprint on our world. He will always be there for us. Great is His faithfulness.
Reflect & Pray
What kind of troubles are you facing today? How does understanding God’s unchanging presence help you in your struggles?
Dear God, I’m discouraged because of these hardships of late. I worry about how things will turn out. Yet I know You’re there and will provide. Help me to rest in that assurance.
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:12:10 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.)
To: acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; BIGLOOK; BLCA; ..
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:14:57 PM PDT
by
luvie
(🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; ...
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Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
07/03/2023 8:18:22 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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