anyone against bush, US president?

[JenBKR]

Then who was SAM ADAMS???

The most important of them all!

[LoudLou]

Samuel Adams was an American Patriot and organizer of the Boston Tea Party.

He played a major role in starting the American Revolution.

He was a leader of a group of radicals called the Sons of Liberty

1765 he was elected to a seat in the Massachusetts colonial legislature (called the "General Court"), where he immediately became a vocal opponent of the Stamp Act, helping to instigate Boston's Stamp Act riots of that year. He was responsible for drafting written protests of various British governmental acts.

Drafted a response to the 1767 Townshend Acts, and distributed it to the other twelve colonies in a bid to achieve a united front of resistance to these acts. The failure of the legislature to rescind the contents of this letter at the express demand of King George is usually cited as one of the main factors resulting in the stationing of troops in Boston beginning in 1768, aggravated by protest activities such as Adams' formation of the Non-Importation Association, led to the Boston Massacre 2 years later. After which Adams chaired a town meeting and formed a petition, presented to acting governor Thomas Hutchinson, demanding the removal of two British regiments from Boston. Hutchinson claimed no responsibility for the matter, owing to his temporary status as governor, but stated he would be willing to move one regiment; the meeting was re-convened and Adams successfully urged the crowd of over 5,000 present to stand firm on the terms: "Both regiments or none!" Fearing open warfare, Hutchinson had both regiments removed to Castle William, an old fort on an island in Boston Harbor. These regiments would thereafter be known in the British Parliament as "The Sam Adams Regiments

In 1772 Adams devised a system of Committees of Correspondence, whereby the towns of Massachusetts would consult with each other concerning political matters via messages. Such a scheme was still technically legal under British law, but led to a de facto colonial legislative body. Dabney Carr of Virginia later proposed the adoption of this system throughout the Thirteen Colonies, which led eventually to the formation of the Continental Congress as we know it today.

Best remembered for helping to organize, the Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773 in response to the Tea Act. After that, Parliament passed what was later to be known as the "Intolerable Acts," which called for the revocation of the colonial charter of Massachusetts and the closing of the port of Boston. Reaction from the colonies was to expedite the opening of a Continental Congress, and when the Massachusetts legislature met in Salem on June 17, 1774, Adams locked the doors and made a motion for the formation of a colonial delegation to attend the Congress.

Was one of the major spokesmen of the Suffolk Resolves drafted in response to the Intolerable Acts, adopted in September 1774. In that same month the Continental Congress held its first meeting. Adams was sent to Philadelphia as a representative from the Massachusetts colony. From the beginning of his time in Congress he was one of the most vocal proponents of independence. After signing the Declaration in 1776, was instrumental in the development and adoption of the loose government embodied in the Articles of Confederation, to which he was also a signatory in 1777. He continued serving in the Congress until 1781, when he was elected to the state senate of Massachusetts. He served in that body until 1788, becoming its president.

When the United States Constitution was drafted, Adams was considered an anti-federalist (They opposed the creation of a stronger national government under the Constitution and sought to leave the government under the Articles of Confederation intact) , but more moderate than others of that political stripe. His contemporaries nicknamed him "the last Puritan" for his views; in 1788 he would write in his diary regarding the federalist and anti-federalist factions, "Neither Interest, I fear, display that Sobriety of Manners, Temperance, or Frugality—among other manly Virtues—which once were the Glory and Strength of our Christian Sparta on the Bay...". He finally came in on the side of ratification, with the stipulation that a bill of rights be added. Additionally, Adams was a member of the conventions that drafted the first Massachusetts state constitution in 1779, and the second one in 1788.

Best Sam Adams quote:

"If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen."



…. Oh, yes and RICHARD he did make beer….

[RICHARD]

…. Oh, yes and RICHARD he did make beer….

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# 95 Sam Adams
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Height: 6-4
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NFL Experience: 12

[LoudLou]

What about his Dad? Sam Adams Sr. - Offensive guard with the New England Patriots (1972-1980) and New Orleans Saints (1981).

[RICHARD]

What about his Dad? Sam Adams Sr. - Offensive guard with the New England Patriots (1972-1980) and New Orleans Saints (1981).

YOU ROCK!!!!

[dab_20]

Please don't just go by what others say....

Well that's what my dad says... and I believe him.

Bush is apparently is against gays. That is very unfair. My dad is and I take that personally. I bet he does, too. I think we shoulden't have a president that is dicrimanent (sp?) against certain people.

[JenBKR]

Well that's what my dad says... and I believe him.

Bush is apparently is against gays. That is very unfair. My dad is and I take that personally. I bet he does, too. I think we shoulden't have a president that is dicrimanent (sp?) against certain people.

Not saying I am for Bush - but he is not against gays. He believes that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. That is what is in the bible, and Bush follows that. I just believe that everyone should find out for themselves the facts, not necessarily believe what they hear from others (especially the media!!).

[Edwina's Secretary]

(especially the media!!).

Like Fox network!

[JenBKR]

Like Fox network!

Oh yeah, the rest too.

[Edwina's Secretary]

All kidding aside....how do you anticipate getting the facts? If not from the media? Or your parents?

[JenBKR]

All kidding aside....how do you anticipate getting the facts? If not from the media? Or your parents?

Honestly, I don't know. Hopefully someone else will have a better answer. Maybe that's why I'm not very political - I do listen to what my parents have to say, and what others have to say, and the news, but how much of it do I know to be true? I have no idea...

[Bonny]

If you are a young person growing up asking questions gives you answers. You don't have to believe everything everyone says. Do they still have current events in school? We use to have a weekly reader in grade school (back in the 1950's) then in high school current events. We were to read the newspapers, & watch news reports. You can form an opinion about something but you can also change that opinion with the more information you aquire on a subject. As far as gays & les's you have two choices. The Bible & good morals. But in the Bible it says to love & care for everyone. So if you don't agree with the life style of gays or les's & there choices in life & morally you think it is not right but still these people are humans & the Bible says to love & care for everyone can you ignore what they have been dealt in life. There bodies & minds are telling them something different then what we consider to be normal. Am I for their life style, no, but there is this nagging question is it fair for me to be their judge? Am I not to care for & love them like everyone else? A nagging question for all of us.

[JenBKR]

As far as gays & les's you have two choices. The Bible & good morals. But in the Bible it says to love & care for everyone. So if you don't agree with the life style of gays or les's & there choices in life & morally you think it is not right but still these people are humans & the Bible says to love & care for everyone can you ignore what they have been dealt in life. There bodies & minds are telling them something different then what we consider to be normal. Am I for their life style, no, but there is this nagging question is it fair for me to be their judge? Am I not to care for & love them like everyone else? A nagging question for all of us.

I agree...I believe in 'love the sinner, hate the sin'

[lady_zana]

Honestly, I don't know. Hopefully someone else will have a better answer. Maybe that's why I'm not very political - I do listen to what my parents have to say, and what others have to say, and the news, but how much of it do I know to be true? I have no idea...

You can get the truth from the media, you just have to know what their spin is. Like with the teasing earlier about Fox - Fox News is very conserative. When you are watching Fox News, you need to understand what they are saying will be very leaned to the right. Likewise, there are news channels which are very liberal and their stories will be "spun" towards the left.

Check the sources when something sounds suspect to you. Let's say you read a 'fact' and the writer said he got the information from CNN. Check his source: did CNN say it in the way he used it or did he put his own 'spin' on the subject?

It gets easier once you begin looking at the facts and sources. With so many opinions coming at you from every direction, it can be overwhelming at first. Once you start looking closer at different forms of media, you'll be able to tell which direction they lean and it will be become much more obvious.

[dab_20]

Not saying I am for Bush - but he is not against gays. He believes that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. That is what is in the bible, and Bush follows that. I just believe that everyone should find out for themselves the facts, not necessarily believe what they hear from others (especially the media!!).

Oh. The media should just give us the truth. Barely anyone cares if it's exciting... just give us the dang truth! Stupid media people...