We really need to stop exalting these evil religious fanatics who came here for the express purpose of setting up a dictatorial theocracy. Nothing heroic about them. After all, the ONLY reason they put ashore when they did was because they were running out of beer. As soon as they got off the boat they raided a nearby Indian village and looted it, even digging up the graves to loot the burial goods. This is from THEIR OWN WORDS. They were fucking PROUD of what they did!
The Pilgrims had originally hoped to reach America in early October using two ships, but delays and complications meant they could use only one, the Mayflower. Their intended destination had been the Colony of Virginia, with the journey financed by the Company of Merchant Adventurers of London. Storms forced them to anchor at the hook of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, however, as it was unwise to continue with provisions running short. This inspired some of the non-Puritan passengers (whom the Puritans referred to as ‘Strangers’) (these ‘Strangers’ accounted for ⅔ of the passengers of the Mayflower) to proclaim that they “would use their own liberty; for none had power to command them” since they would not be settling in the agreed-upon Virginia territory. To prevent this, the Pilgrims determined to establish their own government, while still affirming their allegiance to the Crown of England. Thus, the Mayflower Compact was based simultaneously upon a majoritarian model and the settlers’ allegiance to the king. It was in essence a social contract in which the settlers consented to follow the community’s rules and regulations for the sake of order and survival.
The Pilgrims had lived for some years in Leiden, a city in the Dutch Republic. Historian Nathaniel Philbrick states, “Just as a spiritual covenant had marked the beginning of their congregation in Leiden, a civil covenant would provide the basis for a secular government in America.” [Stolen from Wikipedia]
allen@home almost 4 years ago
Oh come on you guys and gals. You didn’t have room in your boat for little Bleeb. Making him swim to shore shame on you.
Martin I almost 4 years ago
Good thing the luggage didn’t go to Roanoke. They’d never find it.
SHIVA almost 4 years ago
Jamestown??? They’ll probably eat the luggage there!!!
whahoppened almost 4 years ago
How could he know this..unless he did it.
KenseidenXL almost 4 years ago
We really need to stop exalting these evil religious fanatics who came here for the express purpose of setting up a dictatorial theocracy. Nothing heroic about them. After all, the ONLY reason they put ashore when they did was because they were running out of beer. As soon as they got off the boat they raided a nearby Indian village and looted it, even digging up the graves to loot the burial goods. This is from THEIR OWN WORDS. They were fucking PROUD of what they did!
nosirrom almost 4 years ago
Cool, give me some skins, Man.
scote1379 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Could be worse, Could have been sent to the Popham Colony (look it up)
flemmingo almost 4 years ago
They must have traveled Delta cruises out of Atlanta?
jbduncan almost 4 years ago
Some travel related problems don’t change with time.
WoodstockJack almost 4 years ago
Croatoan.
Budman 2 almost 4 years ago
Today is the 400 anniversary of the landing at plymouth rock.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“If it isn’t carry on, it’s disposable.” Words to travel by.
mi_sbs almost 4 years ago
Good thing Bleeb wasn’t in the luggage. And that he/she (does Bleeb have a sex?) knows how to swim.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The Pilgrims had originally hoped to reach America in early October using two ships, but delays and complications meant they could use only one, the Mayflower. Their intended destination had been the Colony of Virginia, with the journey financed by the Company of Merchant Adventurers of London. Storms forced them to anchor at the hook of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, however, as it was unwise to continue with provisions running short. This inspired some of the non-Puritan passengers (whom the Puritans referred to as ‘Strangers’) (these ‘Strangers’ accounted for ⅔ of the passengers of the Mayflower) to proclaim that they “would use their own liberty; for none had power to command them” since they would not be settling in the agreed-upon Virginia territory. To prevent this, the Pilgrims determined to establish their own government, while still affirming their allegiance to the Crown of England. Thus, the Mayflower Compact was based simultaneously upon a majoritarian model and the settlers’ allegiance to the king. It was in essence a social contract in which the settlers consented to follow the community’s rules and regulations for the sake of order and survival.
The Pilgrims had lived for some years in Leiden, a city in the Dutch Republic. Historian Nathaniel Philbrick states, “Just as a spiritual covenant had marked the beginning of their congregation in Leiden, a civil covenant would provide the basis for a secular government in America.” [Stolen from Wikipedia]
hsawlrae almost 4 years ago
That must be Plymouth Rock.
mwksix almost 4 years ago
At least they don’t have to crowd around Plymouth Rocks and wait for it!
cuzinron47 almost 4 years ago
Great, we get to change our wardrobe. Where’s the nearest Land’s End?
scpandich almost 4 years ago
It looks like they forced Bleeb to swim and he’s irked about it.
Pedmar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Even worse would have been to St. Augustine.
dmagoon202ii almost 4 years ago
Maybe Disney’s Pocahontas will personally deliver the luggage. XD!
tinstar almost 4 years ago
I think Bleeb is water-skiing.