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Post-Fireworks Open Thread

by CabinGirl
Sat Jul 4th, 2009 at 10:35:31 PM EST

We just got back from the fireworks, where they played my favorite 4th of July Song ever...and it reminded me of this version, with ALL the verses.

Post-Fireworks Open Thread | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Most people think of that song... (4.00 / 2)

as an affirmation of America as it is. Guthrie wrote it as an anthem for those who want to take the country BACK from the special interests and the corporations. Hence the often unsung verses you mention.

By the way, President Obama needs to publicly and officially acknowledge Pete Seeger as one of the greatest and most patriotic Americans alive before he joins Woody in the hereafter.

by Ed J on Sun Jul 5th, 2009 at 09:11:48 AM EST

Re: Most people think of that song... (4.00 / 2)

It's a shame that it's gotten twisted around the way it has, and why that version at the Lincoln Memorial was all the sweeter.

I totally agree with you on the need to recognize Pete Seeger. we saw him a couple of years ago at the Clearwater Festival, and he really is a national treasure.

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Sun Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:47:42 AM EST
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Just wanted to add (none / 0)

that I have never seen so many people at the local fireworks as this year, and I was wondering if it was because people couldn't afford to go away for the weekend because of the economy, or if it was just the really stellar weather.

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Sat Jul 4th, 2009 at 10:37:56 PM EST

Re: Just wanted to add (none / 0)

All of those reasons? and maybe because we elected Obama?

Viva Obama

by Errol on Sun Jul 5th, 2009 at 08:19:12 AM EST
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This is significant. (none / 1)

The Ayatollah has to be pissed off about this:

Leading Clerics Defy Ayatollah on Disputed Iran Election
By MICHAEL SLACKMAN and NAZILA FATHI
Published: July 4, 2009
CAIRO -- The most important group of religious leaders in Iran called the disputed presidential election and the new government illegitimate on Saturday, an act of defiance against the country's supreme leader and the most public sign of a major split in the country's clerical establishment.
A statement by the group, the Association of Researchers and Teachers of Qum, represents a significant, if so far symbolic, setback for the government and especially the authority of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose word is supposed to be final. The government has tried to paint the opposition and its top presidential candidate, Mir Hussein Moussavi, as criminals and traitors, a strategy that now becomes more difficult -- if not impossible.
"This crack in the clerical establishment, and the fact they are siding with the people and Moussavi, in my view is the most historic crack in the 30 years of the Islamic republic," said Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies Program at Stanford University. "Remember, they are going against an election verified and sanctified by Khamenei."

This came out yesterday, Independence Day.

by Ed J on Sun Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:09:48 AM EST

Re: This is significant. (none / 0)

Wow. I wonder where that will lead?

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Sun Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:48:52 AM EST
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Wimbledon: Andy Bows in 5th Set 14-16 (none / 0)

Federer win breaks Sampras record

Roger Federer became the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he beat Andy Roddick in five dramatic sets for a sixth Wimbledon and 15th major title.

The Swiss won 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 16-14 to surpass Sampras's 14 Grand Slam wins and regain the title he lost to Rafael Nadal last year. Federer, 27, will now return to the top of the world rankings ahead of Nadal.

And Sampras was back at Wimbledon for the first time since 2002 to watch from the Royal Box as Federer made history.

Federer had to dig deep against an in-form Roddick, who had four points for a two-set lead and then battled back to force an epic fifth set as the match became the longest men's singles final ever in terms of games played.

"He played unbelievable," Federer told BBC Sport, adding: "It feels great. It was a crazy match with an unbelievable end and my head's still spinning, but it's an unbelievable moment in my career."

Official Wimbledon site

"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

by Oui on Sun Jul 5th, 2009 at 01:58:41 PM EST

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