Dependence Day

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By Chris, July 6, 2009 at 11:22 am Link to this comment
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So true. This July 4th had a hint of somberness to it because of the current economic mess.

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By Allan Krueger, July 6, 2009 at 10:11 am Link to this comment

Along about evening on July 5th, it occurred to me that those who love explosions so much, might want to consider enlisting and serving in Afghanistan!

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By Ed Harges, July 5, 2009 at 11:29 am Link to this comment

This cartoon is deadly good.

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By KDelphi, July 5, 2009 at 8:21 am Link to this comment

I am so glad that many of my neighbors chose to thank those that they think has “fought to defend freedom” by blasting M-80s well into the morning, and, making many vets awake starteled over and over again—until 4:00 AM….thank you for your service.

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