America was born on this date. This date is supposed to mean freedom, independance, and on some level safety from all the evils in the world. Yet, to some troops, this was not the case. To some troops who fought for us, believed in us, and did what they were told without questions, this might even seem completely false now. For some troops never made it back. From where? Why? From China in WWII and Korea. They were too deep in to be pulled out quickly. What happened to them you may ask? They were left there. Ok, so how many are we talking here? Around 50? 500? No. 23,000 troops. How do you leave 23,000 people somewhere you ask? Good question. Ask uncle sam, who was supposed to be looking out for them while they were looking out for us.

On this day, I choose not to remember all the men who fought to save this country, but rather the men who went to fight and were left standing - by thier own country they loved.

A Tribute To Canada for Canada Day:


O Canada
Though one cow went astray
Hoser though it was
We will eat your beef someday
You gave us many stars
That truly light the way
Like Homer Simpson and Wayne Gretsky
You spell words weird
Like you're all smart and cool
Clark Kents another star
He even wrote for you
You basically invented laughter
When you gave us Carrey and Myers
Not to mention
Those beer drinking brothers, eh
Timbits are great
The push-up bra, too
And without basketball
We wouldn't have another sport to call an American past time....
ahem
Oh Canada
Thank you for zippers and skidoos
Oh Canada
Thank you for Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake
OOOOO CAAAAANNNNAAAADDDDAAA
We stand on guard for thee....

(that is until you infect us with disease)
(yes, we Americans are just that fickle)