Tag Archives: Independence Day

Courage – part 1

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton As we here in the Fifty States celebrate the 242nd anniversary (official, at least) of the independence of the United States of America from the Kingdom of Great Britain, let us meditate on the courage of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton Today is the 2nd of July.  242 years ago, in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence. Even the FedGov recognizes that today is the REAL Independence Day, as can be seen in … Continue reading →

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The Somme, Canada Day, and the Second and Fourth of July

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

By Nathan Barton On the 1st of July, I wrote of the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, and how it crafted the world in which we live in 2016. Let me expand on that a bit. The … Continue reading →

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Culture change? Counter-revolution? New revolution? (Thoughts on Independence Day)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by

By Nathan Barton Saturday is the 4th of July. I was asked by an acquaintance earlier this week what my family and I were going to do to celebrate Independence Day.  After a long day and much frustration dealing with … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 02 July 2015, #15-26C: the real Independence Day

Posted on July 2, 2015 by

By Nathan Barton The REAL Independence Day. As I often do, let me wish everyone a Happy 2nd of July, that being the anniversary (this one being the 239th) that the Continental Congress voted for Independence from the United Kingdom.  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the News, #14-27A: Propaganda Wars

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

By Nathan Barton Good morning, the long weekend is over.  Sadly, no one declared independence on either the 2nd or the 4th, and we have no new nations or states or groups on planet Earth.  Oddly enough, the 4th of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-26D: 4th of July and government fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

By Nathan Barton Hope that you have a great Independence Day.  Today is the 4th of July, a national holiday celebrated by parties, picnics, and fireworks (where they are legal, at least, and where people can afford them).  Enjoy the … Continue reading →

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