PolitiBrew: On this day in 1775, George Washington rides out in front of the American troops gathered at Cambridge common in Massachusetts and draws his sword, formally taking command of the Continental Army. Washington, a prominent Virginia planter and veteran of the French and Indian War, had been appointed commander in chief by the Continental Congress two weeks before. In agreeing to serve the American colonies in their war for independence, he declined to accept payment for his services beyond reimbursement of future expenses. MORE
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And not a transgender soldier in the bunch.
What’s up with the headless horseman? Am I supposed to imagine Obama wearing those pants? They’re way to big for him.
Mr. Mxyzptlk, nor a Muslim. A small handful of Jews but no muzzies.
>geoff the aardvark & flower guy< – and the Christians among the troops didn't have to hide that fact.
*sighs audibly*
If only we could have that kind of leadership today.
Obama is not fit to lick Washington’s boots.
Obama would say Washington was appointed by The Supreme Court of the 57 States. To security check your belongings at the airport.