Happy Fourth of July

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jul 4, 2008 9:18 AM CDT in News

Happy Fourth of July.

Have fun doing whatever it is you do on this holiday. Enjoy some fireworks, some outdoor grilling along with a few brews, take in a parade or however you want to spend our nation’s birthday.

While you’re enjoying the festivities, hoist a brew in honor of the men and women in uniform who may not be at home with family this July 4^th. Don’t worry about all the politics involved, just know that they are duty-bound to serve this great country of ours and they do it with distinction.

Thanks to the ancient Greeks who gave this world a taste of democracy, and to the Romans who followed that up by briefly forming a republic. We took a lot from their examples to get where we are today. Thanks to English common law which helped to set Western civilization on the path to rule by law, not by men; and to the European philosophers during the Age of Enlightenment who expanded on that concept influencing our own Founding Fathers. Thanks to George Washington who had the moral courage and foresight to stand down his army and refuse to be a king once he won the American Revolution, a moment the world had rarely seen before. Props to Abraham Lincoln who shepherded this nation through one of its most trying times to make sure that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

It’s taken a lot of work by a lot of people to keep this country intact and moving forward and the road is never an easy one. As imperfect as this nation is, it still strives to realize its highest ideals. So forget about political parties and political philosophies for a day and celebrate the abstract ideals set forth so long ago.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Word.

This is an open thread for the holiday. Feel free to discuss the Cowboys or the July 4^th holiday. (But woe unto thee that turns this thread into a contemporary political argument. That ain’t happening.)

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Happy Fourth to you all

There’s no doubt we’re very fortunate to be Americans. I hear in China they censor the internet and make everyone blog about Communist teams like the Redskins and Eagles. Gag.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 4, 2008 9:35 AM CDT 0 recs

LOL

You can't have Thunder without Lightning.

by Nelson... on Jul 4, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up 0 recs

Hey

Anyone got any great grill receipes. Im hosting 4th of july this year for the first time. All the family and friends are coming here and i want to make it awesome. Im going to cook the norm bbq chicken sausage hamburgers and hotdogs…

I want to know if you guys have anything like a special sauce or some seasoning to put on anything to give my first party something people will remember ahah thanks

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Jul 4, 2008 10:10 AM CDT 0 recs

Dude

Swapping recipe might get us in more trouble with Grizz than talking politics, but try epicurious.com. Great recipes along with reviews so you can sort out what looks better than it is. Here’s an example, but they have thousands…

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/JALAPENO-CHEESEBURGERS-WITH-BACON-AND-GRILLED-ONIONS-232193

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 4, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up 0 recs

A little late for this

But for those with grills, this is seriously my favorite recipe ever (and it’s originally from a Dallas Steak House)...

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/GRILLED-FLANK-STEAK-WITH-ROSEMARY-731

Absolutely delicious.

by grapejoos on Jul 4, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Joos

Did you see “flank steak” on his menu??? Now he’s going have meat envy. This was NOT helpful…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 4, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up 0 recs

It

by grapejoos on Jul 4, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wow, I am a genius

I did notice that, and I’m sure it was delicious. This recipe is all love, no room for envy. But seriously, everyone reading here with a grill, make the recipe I posted (cut down the salt, though). You’ll be glad that you did.

by grapejoos on Jul 4, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up 0 recs

It looks great

Now the B-ham owes us all a report on how it went today…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 4, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up 0 recs

Great!

Thanks for the website. I made this burgers
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BARBECUED-CHEDDAR-BURGERS-103503
with the onions they recommended and it was a huge success. It was very simple but very delicious thanks!

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Jul 5, 2008 9:12 AM CDT up 0 recs

After "Grizz's Sports Nation"

it’s one of the best sites on the Web…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 5, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up 0 recs

yeah, it's a neverending supply

Sometimes the recipes are overly complicated, but epicurious is good stuff. the 4 fork rating doesn’t lie!

by grapejoos on Jul 5, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up 0 recs

OK, that's about enough of that talk

I think I need to go lift weights and maybe fart a little bit to get the mojo back…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 5, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

Amen. Hot Chicks and Beer and Stuff

These are the things that happen when I’m football-deprived…if only I could convince myself to care about the AFL.

by grapejoos on Jul 5, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Life is good for Romo...lol

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Jul 4, 2008 10:20 AM CDT 0 recs

CO-SIGN

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 4, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up 0 recs

Well said

Happy 4th to all. God bless.

by bluewolf021 on Jul 4, 2008 10:38 AM CDT 0 recs

Salute to all military members

overseas, stateside, and to their families!

Also, to those who defended our great country with the ultimate sacrifice!

Salute to all Americans!!

"Out of need springs desire, and out of desire springs the energy and the will to win."

by DaveTroll on Jul 4, 2008 11:08 AM CDT 0 recs

+1

And a salute to the sacrifices of Americans who immigrated here with only a hope and no promise, who pushed into the frontier and overcame amazing natural challenges, who founded a nation of the people by the people and for the people, who served in armed forces and worked in factories, who accepted rationing without grumble, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow citizens when we were at war, who believed ordinary people should have a voice, regardless of differences, who saw the future and we are that future.

In this time of turmoil I went to a ceremony July 4, organized by the mothers of three young men about to go into military service from our tiny town in the mountains of Oregon. It was moving that there were no protesters and dozens of veterans there to send them off. Gives me hope that my grandchildren might still be free.

Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."

by lee3022 on Jul 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up 0 recs

Iroquois Confederacy

And as long as we’re listing influences on the founding of our democracy, thanks to the Iroquois Confederacy, who at least in some small part influenced the founding fathers with the very idea of confederacy (the symbol of a bundle of arrows in the talon of the eagle on the great symbol—one arrow/nation alone can be broken but 13 together cannot), an example of participatory democracy (although they included women, something it took us a while to get around to) as well as in certain aspects of governing structure such as the division of power between branches of government.

by scottmaui on Jul 4, 2008 12:04 PM CDT 0 recs

Somebody shoot some fireworks for me

I’m spending the entire day cleaning and de-catifying the apartment (heh, I didn’t realize I was allergic to cats until after I got one).

You can't have Thunder without Lightning.

by Nelson... on Jul 4, 2008 12:46 PM CDT 0 recs

Well said, Grizz.

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by BudLight on Jul 4, 2008 2:16 PM CDT 0 recs

happy 4th everyone!

and a shout out to Crispus Attucks and his sacrifice.

i’m about to down a brew or two and eat some pizza.

by Tuna Helper on Jul 4, 2008 2:43 PM CDT 0 recs

Yep

it’s a little known story, but an important one.

In an interesting historical side note, it survived in American memory because the Patriots apparently taped it. Right before their fans beat up the Brits and insulted their moms…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 4, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

Great Day

Just got back from the golf course, son swimming in the pool, and the grill is going.. Life is good.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 4, 2008 4:05 PM CDT 0 recs

I'm sorry, what?

I tried but I couldn’t make it past the picture.

by sublimezg on Jul 4, 2008 5:09 PM CDT 0 recs

good day

Happy Holliday to all!

by bleedn blu on Jul 4, 2008 5:38 PM CDT 0 recs

Let Tony Do His Job!!!

I love having a high profile QB witth a high profile girlfriend. Butt Jess needs to be very scarce going into next season.

HAPPY 4th EVERYONE!!!

by GhostofGaryHogeboom on Jul 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT 0 recs

Jess

is a high profile?

Haha, no, not since her reality show 4 years ago.

"I'm thinking of starting Quite Frankly in my garage, would you be my first guest?"

by miles on Jul 5, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up 0 recs

Nah, she's still a big name

She’s a socialite; one of those people who are famous for being famous.

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by BudLight on Jul 6, 2008 8:51 AM CDT up 0 recs

Jess

I haven’t seen any of her movies. I wouldn’t know her music if I heard it, and I can’t name one song she’s done. I have no interest in her whatsoever as a celebrity. She’s obviously attractive (and well paint-brushed), but to me in a very generic, unremarkable way.

Tony wants to be with her? Great, that’s his choice, just like it would be if it were any other girl.

I do appreciate sometimes learning about the personal sides of the players, for example the Father’s Day story on D-Ware and his wife’s struggle to give birth and their adoption of Marley was wonderful, both as a human interest story in itself and adding a personal dimension to a key player on the team that enriches my experience watching him as an athlete.

Jess as a celebrity? I couldn’t care less. Jess as Tony’s girlfriend? Fine, as far as it goes, which is pretty limited, in terms of my interest. As the franchise QB of the Cowboys, Tony’s personal life will automatically be of greater interest to the media than most players, and the fact that he happens to seem to like dating celebrities just adds to it. But for me as a fan? Ho hum. I just spent too much time typing this much about her!

However, I do have to admit it is a very apt choice of photo for today ;)

by scottmaui on Jul 5, 2008 12:13 AM CDT 0 recs