Happy 4th of July!!
by Christopher Gates on Jul 4, 2009 8:25 AM CDT
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Yes, I used that same video last 4th of July. . .and, yes, it's every bit as awesome this year as it was last year.
Today the greatest experiment in the history of the world turns 233 years old. I'm proud as hell to be a part of it, and even more proud to be able to serve it on a daily basis. I have the ability to say what I want, when I want, wherever I want without fear of being dragged into jail or executed for my words. Not just about Vikings football, obviously, but about any subject at all.
I realize that not everybody is in love with this concept. Not everybody is in love with the American military. Frankly, there are some people that hate both of those things, whether they're right here at home or overseas. That's an opinion that they're entitled to, and a feeling that they're entitled to express.
Just as I have the freedom, on this or any other day, to tell those people to go screw themselves.
Thanks to what happened 233 years ago today, I currently hold the two greatest jobs in the world. . .waking up every morning and putting my Air Force uniform on, and coming home to talk about Vikings football with all of you folks. Life doesn't get any better than this, and there isn't another place where I could be given that opportunity.
I've got a Colors detail to do for Honor Guard at noon today over at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi (if any of you are in the area. . .it's part of the Bike Week festivities), and at some point later today I'll be back with some random Vikings thoughts and (possibly) some more info about the Podcast. Until then, enjoy your 4th of July, and practice good fireworks safety. . .remember, it's harder to comment here at DN if you're missing fingers, after all.
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honor
I agree 100% I am currently in the sandbox doing my job I love the Air Force and The DN keep up all your great work on both fronts!
country
Retired Air Force and back in the sandbox now helping my brother and sister Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen. I too agree, great work Gonzo on both fronts.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
by Luft Krigare on Jul 4, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
on this day
it is an honor to be a member of this sight, happy fourth to all.
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
Happy 4th
Everyone, have a safe and happy 4th! To all those in the military, hope you have a safe day and are able to celebrate it as well. To my Cousin getting ready for his 3rd trip to Afghanistan and to all others, make it home safe!
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
Broughten?????????????????????
Broughten is not a word. Whoever is running this website should take a summer English class.
Simple typo...
With it being the 4th and everything, and with all the beer and brats to be consumed today, I’m guessing he meant “brat-ten”.
But whatever, some people spend their entire life trying to find the little things wrong with everything, no matter how GREAT they are!
As incredible as this site is, leave it to someone to find a typo, and THEN to bitch about it. Unbelievable!
This is something that I would expect from a Packer’s fan, not a Viking’s fan.
Sheesh, lighten up BigSky!
It's a movie reference
From the film “Not Another Teen Movie.”
Or it could be used in celebration of the fact that the Vikings recently signed former Redskins’ fullback Nehemiah Broughton.
See, not only is it correct, it’s also versatile!
Unfortunately, it’s also not as funny to me as it was a couple of days ago when I first used it. I’ll come up with something better here shortly.
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by Christopher Gates on Jul 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
ain't ain't a werd neether
I agree….lighten up BigSkyViking……dint no this was a englesh testin site…….
From the URBAN Dictionary:
1. broughten
Purposefully incorrect use of brought. Also: broughted
“Bring it on, bitch.”
“Oh, it has already been broughten.”
Urban
It would take an urban dictionary to destroy the english language. We don’t talk like that in the Big Sky.
Happy 4th of July!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
To the normal people on this site...
Happy Independence Day!!!!!!!!!!!
To our servicemen and servicewomen, God Bless you all, and a BIG THANK YOU for all that you do to protect and keep this country FREE!!!!!!!
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