Celebrate July 4th and Convergence

Today is the day that we celebrate our independence from a British foreign government.  That government saw fit to regulate and control its business interests and the local governance of the colonies without the representation of the colonies themselves.

It was a business and government model that had worked for Britain for generations.  This time around it didn't work so well.  When they sent out the dragoons to squelch any rebellious tendencies; they found that those rebels were backed by French troops and French coin.

So independence was achieved.  On July 4th we celebrate our independence from foreign government without representation.  We do not celebrate independence from any sort of governance as some reactionary politicians would have people believe.

Today also marks the opening day of Convergence 2013.  Long may its freak flag wave.  An annual convention dedicated to geekyness and freakyness without judgyness.  Thousands of nerds, geeks, dweebs, otakus and other intellectual low lives come together at events like Convergence to compare war wounds from the rest of the year and measure geek cred amongst themselves.  If it is done in the spirit it was originally intended, a great time will be had by all.

Don't be a creeper.  Don't be a stalker.  Don't be a snob.  Don't be a troll.  Don't open your mouth when you feel something asinine creeping up the back of your throat, clamoring to be heard.  Remember what your parents most likely told you years ago.  Be nice and play well with others.  Then everyone should have a real good time.