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Someone needs to convince our president to honor this country instead of going around the world apologising for it. We are not a MUSLUM nation and we don't have anything to be ashamed of unless you are one of those who voted for him !
By Peggy on Jul 4th 2009 at 7:30AM
i have to agree with that
By jeff on Jul 4th 2009 at 10:39AM
We are nation of strength,, Not a place of shame
we dedication to freedom Laws are not be broken
By mako on Jul 4th 2009 at 10:21AM
I hope all Americans will take a little of the day to remember how great this country is and how many have given their lives for it. May we all take time to thank God that we live in freedom. May we never take it for granted.
By Ruth on Jul 4th 2009 at 11:49AM
HAPPY 4th America From Ohio soon to Florida so I dont have to worry about trying to stay warm this winter THE QUESTION IS THOUGH AMERICA DO YOU REALLY FEEL FREE ????????? STAND UP MAKE YOUR CALLS TO ALL THE SO CALLED LEADERS.
If we dont do something soon our kids dont stand a chance. Join((( project912.com )))
By Chris on Jul 4th 2009 at 11:41AM
HAPPY 4TH AMERICA STAY STRONG !!
BUT REALLY DO YOU FEEL FREE ANYMORE ?
Stand up make your calls to our so called leaders
JOIN ((( Project912.com ))) Go to the TEA PARTIES !!!
By Chris on Jul 4th 2009 at 11:52AM
we live in a great country the one and only everyone comes to live in FREEDOM we should honor it and appreciate what we have. in god we trust
if you want to be MUSLUM go to a country that is
MUSLUM
By rozriz on Jul 4th 2009 at 11:55AM
Our country was based on the Word of God or they would not have said, " In God we trust." The 10 commandments was publicly displayed. We used to reverned God now they have removed Him and put themselves on a pedelsal. We do live in a great country were our forefathers have fought and died for our freedom. Let us return back to God in Repentance before the wrath of God falls on us.
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By Lolita on Jul 4th 2009 at 1:24PM
free dumb there is no good in freedom with out money to go and enjoy some of the nice things in life. y u even get a retaliation if you say the rong things. if u think you are free, just go buy the material and start building your home and see that you must pay for your freedom. and even the indians lost there freedom unless they agread to do as the rulers said.
By jerry on Jul 5th 2009 at 10:08AM
i agree with the comments about god and america our 4th of july celebrations are just a reminder for all americans to stand together and support our freedoms and our leaders who support what our country has stood for GOD AND HIS COMMANDMENTS.
By virginia on Jul 4th 2009 at 5:05PM
SOON WE WILL NOT BE A COUNTRY OF FREEDOM.THIS GOVERMENT IS HERE TO DOMINATE US TO CONTROL US TO OWN US. WE NEED TO RISE UP AGAINST THIS GOVERMENT AND TAKE BACK OUR FREEDOM. WE ARE NOT A MUSLUM NATION. I WILL NEVER BE A MUSLIM. YOUR PRESIDENT IS A MUSLUM HIS FATHER WAS AND HIS GRANDFATHER WAS.
By robert on Jul 4th 2009 at 7:14PM
God bless America:-) I'm blessed to be an American and grateful for all of you who has been a part of my life's journey this far.
By Lilia on Jul 4th 2009 at 8:46PM
Wake up america before all our rights and freedoms are taken from us! This adminisration is dangerous.
If our american medical system was so bad why does everyone in the world come here for the best medicine and treatments availible?
By Bobbie on Jul 4th 2009 at 10:57PM
It was wonderful spending the 4th of July away from liberal fools and experiencing the celebration at the Parris Island Marine Base in the South Carolina Lowcountry, the music by the base's band, the fireworks, children and the food and drinks. It was a blessing enjoying the U.S. Marines and their families. Thank you serving this country and allowing us to escape another day of listening to Obama and what I believe upatriotic, misguided liberal Congress.
By Patriot99 on Jul 5th 2009 at 10:31AM