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Old 07-04-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ilovetv View Post
Well maybe a look at the NAME OF THIS HOLIDAY tells you why you should not depend on the developer or any other businessman (nor monarch) to give you stuff:

Independence Day



in·de·pen·dence noun \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s\

Definition of INDEPENDENCE


1: the quality or state of being independent

2 archaic : competence

First Known Use of INDEPENDENCE
1640
Related to INDEPENDENCE

Synonyms
self–sufficiency, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-support
Antonyms
dependence (also dependance), reliance
Related Words
autonomy, freedom, self-determination; potency, power, resilience, strength

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This is one of the best posts I've seen this year. Lately there are so many posts displaying a huge sense of entitlement.

Happy 4th to all..