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  • How Patriots Day Began for Boston

    About this time of day in 1775 Paul Revere & William Dawes, along with other messengers, began to prepare to ride the roads out of Boston with a warning.

    This song is to commemorate that event.

    “Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
    Mark Twain

  • #2
    What? No mention of his spurs?

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    • #3
      Well, Steve's not a native....
      “Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
      Mark Twain

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      • #4
        I send this as a satirical news article every now and then, still gets people's attention:

        "Boston - National Guard units seeking to confiscate a cache of recently
        banned assault weapons were ambushed by elements of a Para-military
        extremist faction. Military and law enforcement sources estimate that 72
        were killed and more than 200 injured before government forces were
        compelled to withdraw.

        Speaking after the clash, Massachusetts Governor Thomas Gage declared that
        the extremist faction, which was made up of local citizens, has links to the
        radical right-wing tax protest movement.

        Gage blamed the extremists for recent incidents of vandalism directed
        against internal revenue offices. The governor, who described the group's
        organizers as "criminals," issued an executive order authorizing the summary
        arrest of any individual who has interfered with the government's efforts to
        secure law and order.

        The military raid on the extremist arsenal followed wide-spread refusal by
        the local citizenry to turn over recently outlawed assault weapons.

        Gage issued a ban on military-style assault weapons and ammunition earlier
        in the week. This decision followed a meeting in early this month between
        government and military leaders at which the governor authorized the
        forcible confiscation of illegal arms.

        One government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, pointed out
        that "none of these people would have been killed had the extremists obeyed
        the law and turned over their weapons voluntarily."

        Government troops initially succeeded in confiscating a large supply of
        outlawed weapons and ammunition. However, troops attempting to seize arms
        and ammunition in Lexington met with resistance from heavily-armed
        extremists who had been tipped off regarding the government's plans.

        During a tense standoff in the Lexington town park, National Guard Colonel
        Francis Smith, commander of the government operation, ordered the armed
        group to surrender and return to their homes. The impasse was broken by a
        single shot, which was reportedly fired by one of the right-wing extremists.

        Eight civilians were killed in the ensuing exchange.

        Ironically, the local citizenry blamed government forces rather than the
        extremists for the civilian deaths. Before order could be restored, armed
        citizens from surrounding areas had descended upon the guard units. Colonel
        Smith, finding his forces over matched by the armed mob, ordered a retreat.

        Governor Gage has called upon citizens to support the state/national joint
        task force in its effort to restore law and order. The governor also
        demanded the surrender of those responsible for planning and leading the
        attack against the government troops.

        Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and John Hancock, who have been identified as
        "ringleaders" of the extremist faction, remain at large.

        And this fellow Americans, is how the American Revolution began, April 20,
        1775.

        On July 4th, 1776 these same extremists signed the Declaration of
        Independence, pledging to each other and their countrymen their lives,
        fortunes, and sacred honor. Many of them lost everything, including their
        families and their lives over the course of the next few years.

        Lest we forget."


        Sigh - back when Boston was truly strong - as opposed to the sheep filled city we now call "Boston Wrong".
        "Bother", said Poo, chambering another round.

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        • #5
          Sorry Tuna...I don't share your opinion of my hometown.
          “Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
          Mark Twain

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Albany Rifles View Post
            Sorry Tuna...I don't share your opinion of my hometown.

            Well, I'm from Western Mass, and have to admit I've never liked the city or the politicians who ruin the rest of the state. The actions lately, especially after last year's marathon, haven't made me any more of a fan.

            We'll just disagree on this point.
            "Bother", said Poo, chambering another round.

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            • #7
              Go Habs!

              Though I am prepared to buy Buck his victory beer.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Officer of Engineers View Post
                Go Habs!

                Though I am prepared to buy Buck his victory beer.
                Dear Colonel,

                As we Massholes say....GFY! And Fuck the Habs too!!!

                And as much as I hate saying this....Go Rangers!
                “Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
                Mark Twain

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