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Remember, Remember

The idiotic anti-Catholic celebration of Guy Fawkes Day , observed each November fifth, was effectively ended in America during the Revolution, in large part due to George Washington.  Here is his order on November 5, 1775:

As the Commander in Chief has been apprized of a design form’d for the observance of that ridiculous and childish custom of burning the Effigy of the pope–He cannot help expressing his surprise that there should be Officers and Soldiers in this army so void of common sense, as not to see the impropriety of such a step at this Juncture; at a Time when we are solliciting, and have really obtain’d, the friendship and alliance of the people of Canada, whom we ought to consider as Brethren embarked in the same Cause. The defence of the general Liberty of America: At such a juncture, and in such Circumstances, to be insulting their Religion, is so monstrous, as not to be suffered or excused; indeed instead of offering the most remote insult, it is our duty to address public thanks to these our Brethren, as to them we are so much indebted for every late happy Success over the common Enemy in Canada.

Catholics always had a friend in the Father of Our Country.

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Michael Paterson-Seymour
Michael Paterson-Seymour
Tuesday, November 5, AD 2013 8:55am

In Scotland, the 5th November is also kept by some as the anniversary of the landing of the Prince of Orange at Brixham harbour in England, delivering us, so we are assured, from “popery, slavery, wooden shoes and brass money.”

Those whose forebears died at Kiliecrankie Pass with the Glory of the Grahams (the “Bluidy Clavers” of Covenanter legend) take a different view.

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Tuesday, November 5, AD 2013 1:15pm

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He's Spartacus
Tuesday, November 5, AD 2013 3:45pm

Is there any real difference between “We Wun’t Be Druv!” and “Don’t Tread on Me!”?

I think not.

Trust in God, and keep your powder dry.

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