I was told by someone recently that Geneva has the biggest July 4th celebration anywhere outside of the U.S. I believe it was Bout de Monde or something like that where it takes place. Does anyone have any info on this, and if so, can you please send it to me. Thanks!
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July 4th celebration?
Jun 30, 2007 @ 14:12
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I was told by someone recently that Geneva has the biggest July 4th celebration anywhere outside of the U.S. I believe it was Bout de Monde or something like that where it takes place. Does anyone have any info on this, and if so, can you please send it to me. Thanks!
selectaJun 30, 2007 @ 14:12
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Jun 30, 2007 @ 18:33
Had heard that this year it was cancelled.. but can't be sure
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Had heard that this year it was cancelled.. but can't be sure
britabroad, Jun 30, 2007 @ 18:33
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Jul 1, 2007 @ 02:02
correct, confirmed that it's canceled. (nt)
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correct, confirmed that it's canceled. (nt)
Nir Ofek, Jul 1, 2007 @ 02:02
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Jul 1, 2007 @ 07:15
Difficult for me to celebrate something that we lost all that time ago, do they have to keep reminding us every year.
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Difficult for me to celebrate something that we lost all that time ago, do they have to keep reminding us every year.
britabroad, Jul 1, 2007 @ 07:15
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Jul 3, 2007 @ 13:26
It's a tough time at the moment.
Thanks to those who realize that many of us also believe that it's not good having one man running a huge army at will.
Thanks to those who realize that many of us also believe that it's not good having one man running a huge army at will.
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It's a tough time at the moment.
Thanks to those who realize that many of us also believe that it's not good having one man running a huge army at will.
MarmarK, Jul 3, 2007 @ 13:26
Thanks to those who realize that many of us also believe that it's not good having one man running a huge army at will.
MarmarK, Jul 3, 2007 @ 13:26
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Jul 3, 2007 @ 14:39
4th of July is a celebration of American Independence (usually looked upon favorably by the UN) so let's not ruin that by your ridiculous post, MarkyMark.
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4th of July is a celebration of American Independence (usually looked upon favorably by the UN) so let's not ruin that by your ridiculous post, MarkyMark.
nancy, Jul 3, 2007 @ 14:39
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Jul 3, 2007 @ 17:52
No insults please. It's not constructive!
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No insults please. It's not constructive!
MarmarK, Jul 3, 2007 @ 17:52
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Jul 3, 2007 @ 20:04
Is there really nothing else happening for 4th of July here? Seems totally lame to go from being known for the biggest celebration outside the states, to... a BYO picnic.
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Is there really nothing else happening for 4th of July here? Seems totally lame to go from being known for the biggest celebration outside the states, to... a BYO picnic.
Marcy, Jul 3, 2007 @ 20:04
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Jul 4, 2007 @ 11:40
Check them out and see what you think. Shame the weather though...
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Check them out and see what you think. Shame the weather though...
MarmarK, Jul 4, 2007 @ 11:40
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Jul 4, 2007 @ 12:28
All in favor, say "Heard dat!"
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Jul 4, 2007 @ 15:16
'The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by the spirit of republicanism, which was used as the basic framework for liberty. In addition, it reflects Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, and self-determination. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had been widely read and provided a simple, clear case for independence that many found compelling. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of . . . but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence)
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
For all that, I find it quite awkward to see some people trying to "defend" the 4th of July celebration by being unrespectfull and calling for limitation of liberty. 4th July, to me, should be the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history, not the actual USA parade. Only my 2 cents.
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
For all that, I find it quite awkward to see some people trying to "defend" the 4th of July celebration by being unrespectfull and calling for limitation of liberty. 4th July, to me, should be the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history, not the actual USA parade. Only my 2 cents.
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'The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by the spirit of republicanism, which was used as the basic framework for liberty. In addition, it reflects Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, and self-determination. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had been widely read and provided a simple, clear case for independence that many found compelling. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of . . . but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence)
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
For all that, I find it quite awkward to see some people trying to "defend" the 4th of July celebration by being unrespectfull and calling for limitation of liberty. 4th July, to me, should be the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history, not the actual USA parade. Only my 2 cents.
Hobbes, Jul 4, 2007 @ 15:16
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
For all that, I find it quite awkward to see some people trying to "defend" the 4th of July celebration by being unrespectfull and calling for limitation of liberty. 4th July, to me, should be the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history, not the actual USA parade. Only my 2 cents.
Hobbes, Jul 4, 2007 @ 15:16
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Jul 4, 2007 @ 16:32
ohhh....what a controversial topic, especially in the GOL forums.
Independence is political. Okay. Probably not a lot of argument there. My point made (more in a proverbial sense) was that July 4th is supposed to be full of patriotism, beer, hotdogs, fireworks and BBQs usually while wearing some good ol' red, white and blue. We don't really need to hear another Bush bashing or how bad our country is on our national holiday. Oh say, can you see?...
Independence is political. Okay. Probably not a lot of argument there. My point made (more in a proverbial sense) was that July 4th is supposed to be full of patriotism, beer, hotdogs, fireworks and BBQs usually while wearing some good ol' red, white and blue. We don't really need to hear another Bush bashing or how bad our country is on our national holiday. Oh say, can you see?...
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ohhh....what a controversial topic, especially in the GOL forums.
Independence is political. Okay. Probably not a lot of argument there. My point made (more in a proverbial sense) was that July 4th is supposed to be full of patriotism, beer, hotdogs, fireworks and BBQs usually while wearing some good ol' red, white and blue. We don't really need to hear another Bush bashing or how bad our country is on our national holiday. Oh say, can you see?...
nancy, Jul 4, 2007 @ 16:32
Independence is political. Okay. Probably not a lot of argument there. My point made (more in a proverbial sense) was that July 4th is supposed to be full of patriotism, beer, hotdogs, fireworks and BBQs usually while wearing some good ol' red, white and blue. We don't really need to hear another Bush bashing or how bad our country is on our national holiday. Oh say, can you see?...
nancy, Jul 4, 2007 @ 16:32
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Jul 4, 2007 @ 16:48
...for what they were. On this special day, let's remember:
'The United States Declaration of Independence was an act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies were independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain. The document, formally entitled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America and written chiefly by Thomas Jefferson, explained the justifications for separation from the British crown, and was an expansion of Richard Henry Lee's Resolution (passed by Congress on July 2), which first proclaimed independence
(...)The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by the spirit of republicanism, which was used as the basic framework for liberty. In addition, it reflects Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, and self-determination. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had been widely read and provided a simple, clear case for independence that many found compelling. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of... but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence)
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
4th July, to me, is thus the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history. Only my 2 cents of european vision of US history though.
'The United States Declaration of Independence was an act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies were independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain. The document, formally entitled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America and written chiefly by Thomas Jefferson, explained the justifications for separation from the British crown, and was an expansion of Richard Henry Lee's Resolution (passed by Congress on July 2), which first proclaimed independence
(...)The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by the spirit of republicanism, which was used as the basic framework for liberty. In addition, it reflects Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, and self-determination. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had been widely read and provided a simple, clear case for independence that many found compelling. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of... but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence)
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
4th July, to me, is thus the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history. Only my 2 cents of european vision of US history though.
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...for what they were. On this special day, let's remember:
'The United States Declaration of Independence was an act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies were independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain. The document, formally entitled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America and written chiefly by Thomas Jefferson, explained the justifications for separation from the British crown, and was an expansion of Richard Henry Lee's Resolution (passed by Congress on July 2), which first proclaimed independence
(...)The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by the spirit of republicanism, which was used as the basic framework for liberty. In addition, it reflects Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, and self-determination. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had been widely read and provided a simple, clear case for independence that many found compelling. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of... but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence)
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
4th July, to me, is thus the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history. Only my 2 cents of european vision of US history though.
Hobbes, Jul 4, 2007 @ 16:48
'The United States Declaration of Independence was an act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies were independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain. The document, formally entitled The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America and written chiefly by Thomas Jefferson, explained the justifications for separation from the British crown, and was an expansion of Richard Henry Lee's Resolution (passed by Congress on July 2), which first proclaimed independence
(...)The Preamble of the Declaration is influenced by the spirit of republicanism, which was used as the basic framework for liberty. In addition, it reflects Enlightenment philosophy, including the concepts of natural law, and self-determination. Ideas and even some of the phrasing was taken directly from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had been widely read and provided a simple, clear case for independence that many found compelling. According to Jefferson, the purpose of the Declaration was "not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of... but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take."' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence)
As a reminder "Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance" and inspired defensors of liberty as Rousseau. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)
4th July, to me, is thus the celebration of one of the biggest move towards freedom and equality amongst human beings in modern history. Only my 2 cents of european vision of US history though.
Hobbes, Jul 4, 2007 @ 16:48
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Jul 4, 2007 @ 21:09
May that torch shine brightly for all, under whatever form of government ensures it the best.
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May that torch shine brightly for all, under whatever form of government ensures it the best.
MarmarK, Jul 4, 2007 @ 21:09
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