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303squadron

(888 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2026, 07:35 AM Sunday

The meaning of 1776 and the definition of patriot

The Declaration of Independence is a resounding attack on the concept of the divine rights of kings. Our Founding Fathers believed that no man had a Godly right to rule over others.

The Declaration points out that no man who was as big a piece of shit as George III could possibly be divinely chosen.

Those who claim divine warrant today cannot possibly be patriots and Jefferson, Adams and Washington would agree.

I can think of no greater dividing line between “us” and “them.”

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The meaning of 1776 and the definition of patriot (Original Post) 303squadron Sunday OP

Another subtext of the DOI is that if the world isn't just, it's up to the people to make it so. harumph Sunday #1

harumph

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1. Another subtext of the DOI is that if the world isn't just, it's up to the people to make it so.

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Sun Jul 5, 2026, 08:45 AM

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A call to stop passively relying on "providence" alone and do some heavy lifting.

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