Royal Baby Watch

[NoTrespassing]

The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

July 4, 1776

I never understood the fascination US citizens have with the British "royal" family. My ancestors fled Scotland for North America in the 1600's.

Kevin

 

[rekees4300]

The Royal Baby is now 7 days past due and counting. Rumors have been swirling about some "movement" occurring.

 

[Wagtail]

The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

July 4, 1776

I never understood the fascination US citizens have with the British "royal" family. My ancestors fled Scotland for North America in the 1600's.

Kevin

I'm not that sure of the reason for the facination either, Kev, but it's true. I know that there's a monument on the border between British Columbia & Washington State, called the Peace Arch, that's inscribed "Children of a common mother"... Perhaps that has something to do with it.

Also regarding your post (and please note that I am not having a go at you or being sarcastic in any way), I believe that things have changed quite a bit since 1776. If I remember my history correctly, it was the British Parliament at that time that was the source of the colony's aggrievments. King George III actually wanted to address the issues but he wasn't an absolute monarch. The same is true today as Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State of around 17 different & independent 'constitutional monarchy' countries around the world. She is also the head of the Commonwealth of Nations, made up of all the former British Empire countries (except the USA).

I'd be happy to discuss this with you, off of this thread, if you'd like. I just don't want to 'thread-jack' this forum by going off-topic.

 

[rekees4300]

The Royal Baby is now 8 days past due and counting. That kid is going weigh 20 lbs. if it doesn't pop out soon.

 

[WilliamBos]

The Royal Baby is now 8 days past due and counting. That kid is going weigh 20 lbs. if it doesn't pop out soon.

Or it could of been born, and is being kept secret for a few days to give them alone time!?

 

[DT86]

Or it could of been born, and is being kept secret for a few days to give them alone time!?

I'm still wondering why anyone cares?

 

[WilliamBos]

I'm still wondering why anyone cares?

I dont. Just tossing in local media buzz...

 

[Pixguy]

I believe the media and a hand full of watchers who have no life are interested. No one else.

 

[zonta223]

I'm still wondering why anyone cares?

All the tax payers in the UK.......they have another free loader to pay for

 

[WilliamBos]

All the tax payers in the UK.......they have another free loader to pay for

A life time welfare candidate!!!