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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Pissing contest even here?  Jesus.

    I know I've posted it before, but some of my favorite childhood memories include helping my dad hang the flag on our porch, and folding it with him afterward, military-style.  No matter how much fun the day included, this was a solemn ritual for him, and therefore for me.  Did the same on Veteran's Day, Memorial, etc.

    I'm happy to celebrate this country if only for affording him the freedom and opportunity as a young kid making his way here alone from Germany.  I wouldn't exist but for this.

    Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.  If the skies are clear, we should have a panorama from our balcony :prayer:

    Hopefully not too many jackasses out there with access to some nice explosive works.  Like that'll ever happen.
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    If the 1st nations had to do it all again...there would be a lot of Euros at the bottom of the Ocean...and that's what they should have done...
    I don't know what you are talking about. Usually you throw pennies and other coins into a wishing well, not the ocean. Not very good for ocean life either I would imagine. 

    Start caring about nature.
    Europeans? Is that better?  They invaded the 1st nation lands and stole it?  They were the aggressors...Now our government that is made of descendants of immigrants just do enough to fool many people...

    There are a few 1st nations politicians, but not enough...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    edited July 2019
    Meltdown99 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    If the 1st nations had to do it all again...there would be a lot of Euros at the bottom of the Ocean...and that's what they should have done...
    I don't know what you are talking about. Usually you throw pennies and other coins into a wishing well, not the ocean. Not very good for ocean life either I would imagine. 

    Start caring about nature.
    Europeans? Is that better?  They invaded the 1st nation lands and stole it?  They were the aggressors...Now our government that is made of descendants of immigrants just do enough to fool many people...

    There are a few 1st nations politicians, but not enough...
    How often do you pick T.Hark when you drop in a coin to play Super Street Fighter II at your local arcade?

    But yes. I agree with what "we" did to the native americans can not be forgiven. The country should be given back.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    hedonist said:
    Pissing contest even here?  Jesus.

    I know I've posted it before, but some of my favorite childhood memories include helping my dad hang the flag on our porch, and folding it with him afterward, military-style.  No matter how much fun the day included, this was a solemn ritual for him, and therefore for me.  Did the same on Veteran's Day, Memorial, etc.

    I'm happy to celebrate this country if only for affording him the freedom and opportunity as a young kid making his way here alone from Germany.  I wouldn't exist but for this.

    Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.  If the skies are clear, we should have a panorama from our balcony :prayer:

    Hopefully not too many jackasses out there with access to some nice explosive works.  Like that'll ever happen.
    Point taken.  I was not into a pissing contest.  I just think it's important on these days to remind people that the 4th and Canada Day really are just dates on the calendar and this continent 1st nations people are rightful owners...immigrants and descendants of immigrants need to be reminded of that...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    Anyone watching INDEPENDENCE DAY tonight?




    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739


    Give Peas A Chance…
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,657

    Declaration

    Take this song of freedom
    Put it on and arm yourself for the fight
    Our hearts must have the courage
    To keep on marching on and on.


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni











  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Meltdown99 said:
    hedonist said:
    Pissing contest even here?  Jesus.

    I know I've posted it before, but some of my favorite childhood memories include helping my dad hang the flag on our porch, and folding it with him afterward, military-style.  No matter how much fun the day included, this was a solemn ritual for him, and therefore for me.  Did the same on Veteran's Day, Memorial, etc.

    I'm happy to celebrate this country if only for affording him the freedom and opportunity as a young kid making his way here alone from Germany.  I wouldn't exist but for this.

    Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.  If the skies are clear, we should have a panorama from our balcony :prayer:

    Hopefully not too many jackasses out there with access to some nice explosive works.  Like that'll ever happen.
    Point taken.  I was not into a pissing contest.  I just think it's important on these days to remind people that the 4th and Canada Day really are just dates on the calendar and this continent 1st nations people are rightful owners...immigrants and descendants of immigrants need to be reminded of that...
    I don't need no stinkin' reminders.  I am aware of some history beyond my own.
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    unpopular war started by the rich minority, the poor died and rich reaped rewards, won with French help.

    and just think the US could've ended up like Canada or Australia.
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,876
    This will sound  stupid but arent all people other than 1st nation. descendents? Of euros? The whole world is mixed up. I hate  the fact England.  Holland and italians oh and irish all moved around and enslaved people of different colours and creed. But i cant wear the pain for actions of under educated people so long ago that we cant change it or we all would.  But  i find it rude if im honest that i or anyone of this generation can  be responsible.  We live in a different age completely.  You  do have  people mistreating others sure but boats  of people are no longer en route  to steal men and boys . Thank  god. Or rah the sun god or whoever you want . We are all independant here on this board and can really go and end up anywhere  peacefully.  Thats great


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    hedonist said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    hedonist said:
    Pissing contest even here?  Jesus.

    I know I've posted it before, but some of my favorite childhood memories include helping my dad hang the flag on our porch, and folding it with him afterward, military-style.  No matter how much fun the day included, this was a solemn ritual for him, and therefore for me.  Did the same on Veteran's Day, Memorial, etc.

    I'm happy to celebrate this country if only for affording him the freedom and opportunity as a young kid making his way here alone from Germany.  I wouldn't exist but for this.

    Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.  If the skies are clear, we should have a panorama from our balcony :prayer:

    Hopefully not too many jackasses out there with access to some nice explosive works.  Like that'll ever happen.
    Point taken.  I was not into a pissing contest.  I just think it's important on these days to remind people that the 4th and Canada Day really are just dates on the calendar and this continent 1st nations people are rightful owners...immigrants and descendants of immigrants need to be reminded of that...
    I don't need no stinkin' reminders.  I am aware of some history beyond my own.
    Oh, well.  Good for you.  I'm not going to stop discussing it.  
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    lastexitlondon said:
    This will sound  stupid but arent all people other than 1st nation. descendents? Of euros? The whole world is mixed up. I hate  the fact England.  Holland and italians oh and irish all moved around and enslaved people of different colours and creed. But i cant wear the pain for actions of under educated people so long ago that we cant change it or we all would.  But  i find it rude if im honest that i or anyone of this generation can  be responsible.  We live in a different age completely.  You  do have  people mistreating others sure but boats  of people are no longer en route  to steal men and boys . Thank  god. Or rah the sun god or whoever you want . We are all independant here on this board and can really go and end up anywhere  peacefully.  Thats great
    You are right, we can not change the past...but we need to do better.  Just today I read an article about a 1st nation's reserve in Northern Ontario is being told not to use their water because the chemicals in the water cause cancer if consumed or absorbed through the skin.  This is 2019 in Canada, imagine that...and there are other reserves that need clean water as well.  The sad part about our 1st nation people is that the illegal border hoppers coming up through the US are treated better than our 1st nation's citizens...The thing is 1st nations people are not asking people to leave or to their land back, they just want to compensate appropriately for the land they lost and of course, they want their infrastructure issues addressed.

    1st nations issues are about past history as well it should be focused on the present and the future as well.  

    Ist nations issues are always election issues in Canada.  The US never discusses it.  
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Meltdown99 said:
    hedonist said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    hedonist said:
    Pissing contest even here?  Jesus.

    I know I've posted it before, but some of my favorite childhood memories include helping my dad hang the flag on our porch, and folding it with him afterward, military-style.  No matter how much fun the day included, this was a solemn ritual for him, and therefore for me.  Did the same on Veteran's Day, Memorial, etc.

    I'm happy to celebrate this country if only for affording him the freedom and opportunity as a young kid making his way here alone from Germany.  I wouldn't exist but for this.

    Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.  If the skies are clear, we should have a panorama from our balcony :prayer:

    Hopefully not too many jackasses out there with access to some nice explosive works.  Like that'll ever happen.
    Point taken.  I was not into a pissing contest.  I just think it's important on these days to remind people that the 4th and Canada Day really are just dates on the calendar and this continent 1st nations people are rightful owners...immigrants and descendants of immigrants need to be reminded of that...
    I don't need no stinkin' reminders.  I am aware of some history beyond my own.
    Oh, well.  Good for you.  I'm not going to stop discussing it.  
    Not sure how you inferred that from what I wrote. Wasn’t asking you or anyone to “stop”. I was giving my (gasp!) opinion. 

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