Baltimore livin' Philly rootin'

[Echoes of War @EchoesofWarYT]

On this day in 1776, the United States was actually born. Not July 4. July 2. That's the day the Continental Congress voted to break from Britain, and John Adams was so certain of it that he predicted July 2 would be the great American holiday forever. He nailed everything except the date.

The vote came down to the wire, and one man had to ride through the night to save it. Delaware's delegation was split, one for independence, one against, which meant the colony's vote canceled itself out. The tie-breaker, Caesar Rodney, was 80 miles away in Delaware. He got word that he was needed and rode all night through a summer thunderstorm, sick and in pain, boots and spurs still on, and made it into Philadelphia just in time to cast Delaware's vote for independence.

The other holdouts fell into place too. In Pennsylvania, the men most opposed, including John Dickinson, deliberately stayed away from the chamber so their colony could swing to yes. South Carolina came around for the sake of a united front. When the roll was called, twelve colonies voted for independence and not a single one voted against. New York simply abstained, waiting on permission from home.

And so, on July 2, 1776, it was done. The colonies had legally, officially declared themselves free. The next day Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that this day "will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival," with "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations." Fireworks and all. He was describing the Fourth of July two days early.

So why do we celebrate the 4th? Because that's the day Congress approved the final wording of the document explaining the decision, the Declaration of Independence. The vote to be free happened on the 2nd. The paperwork got finished on the 4th, and history remembered the paperwork.

The country was actually born in a rainstorm and a roll call on July 2, thanks in part to one sick man who refused to let a tie decide the fate of a nation.

[Baltimore livin' Philly rootin' @baltphillyfan]

@arch_mckown @FOP3 Not sure what isn’t correct in Mancuso’s statement!

More is wrong in your signature claiming your CITIZEN involvement in the BPD making people believe you are a sworn officer!

If you WERE in the BPD you’d know the statement is factual!

[Baltimore City FOP @FOP3]

@WMAR2News @wbaltv11 @wbalradio @wjz @FOXBaltimore

[Baltimore City FOP @FOP3]

Please read the below statement from the Baltimore City Sheriff’s FOP Lodge 22 President, Shauna Carroll.

This speaks volumes on why you should not vote for Cogen. VOTE Sabrina Tapp-Harper for the next Baltimore City Sheriff.

Mike Mancuso,
President
Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3

[Baltimore livin' Philly rootin' @baltphillyfan]

@BobbyCherryJr @CleGuardians @Orioles You had to jinx it, didn’t you!

Still a hell of a performance!!

[Baltimore livin' Philly rootin' @baltphillyfan]

@MikaelaShiffrin @Stifel STUNNING!!

[Joe Gamaldi @JoeGamaldi]

Please keep the brave US Park Police Officer who was shot last night in Washington DC in your thoughts and prayers.

The officer was shot in an ambush by two cowardly dirtbags who fled the location immediately after.

The officer was rushed to a nearby hospital and thankfully is expected to recover.

[Joe Gamaldi @JoeGamaldi]

Please keep the brave Baltimore (MD) police officer who was shot this afternoon responding to a hostage situation, in your thoughts and prayers.

The dirtbag opened fire on the officer upon arriving on the scene, SWAT was called out and they were able to neutralize the miscreant…permanently.

Yet another stark reminder that the War on Cops continues to rage in our streets, with no signs of slowing down.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Awesome

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 BREAKING: Team USA Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn is being praised nationwide for actually being PROUD to represent the USA in Italy

"It's a PRIVILEGE to represent your country." 🇺🇸

THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT! The Team USA leftists should take notes.

"This is the largest stage in the world."

"I'm incredibly lucky I am even able to compete at this level. I don't take it for granted."

[NBC Olympics & Paralympics @NBCOlympics]

Everyone needs a little gummy bear pick-me-up prerace. 🤣

[Mikaela Shiffrin ⛷️ @MikaelaShiffrin]

😅😅😅

[Baltimore livin' Philly rootin' @baltphillyfan]

@BobbyCherryJr This is ALSO BPD under Rich Worley…..

https://t.co/ApkhaQiPZE

[Joe Gamaldi @JoeGamaldi]

Whoever gave the order to fall back and not aid fellow officers in danger, whether it’s the Superintendent, Chief, whoever…they are a coward, a disgrace to the badge, and if they had a shred of integrity left, they would resign in shame!

[Baltimore livin' Philly rootin' @baltphillyfan]

💙🇮🇱

[Eli Afriat 🇮🇱 @EliAfriatISR]

Tamar. Yonathan. Shahar. Arbel. Omer.

The Siman Tov family brutally murdered on October 7.

Remember their names.💔🕯️

[Joe Gamaldi @JoeGamaldi]

Spicy hot take…if someone says we can’t incarcerate our way out of a rampant crime problem, they literally have no clue what they are talking about.

A very small part of any community commits the overwhelming majority of crime, any police officer worth their salt will tell you this.

If you arrest that small group of criminals, hold them accountable for their actions, meaning rogue DAs and activist judges actually do their job…you would be shocked at just how safe our communities can become.

We don’t have to live like this…every community can enjoy safety and a much improved quality of life.

[Baltimore City FOP @FOP3]

Thank God for Common Sense! BPD officer’s Baltimore City Circuit Court conviction overturned. Read below!

https://t.co/82uOJGpSYo