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179 Years Ago in Texas
September 29 1835
The Mexican Government Troops demanded the return of the Gonzales Cannon.
After two days delay awaiting recruits.
The Colonists answered
Come and Take It.
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09-29-2014, 05:50 PM
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"Come and take it."
Has a nice ring to it.
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09-29-2014, 08:00 PM
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Right there with "Nuts".
107 years later.
Short and to the point.
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09-30-2014, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly77
"Come and take it."
Has a nice ring to it.
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The ancient Greek version is: Molon Labe. 
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09-30-2014, 03:23 PM
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09-30-2014, 05:48 PM
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Stood their ground.
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09-30-2014, 07:00 PM
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AH: The Mexicans are still whining about Santa Ana's leg which is on display in a military collection in Illinois. They've repeatedly requested it's return!
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09-30-2014, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by italiansport
AH: The Mexicans are still whining about Santa Ana's leg which is on display in a military collection in Illinois. They've repeatedly requested it's return!
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I hope it's his wooden one rather than the original which got shot off.
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AH: The Mexicans are still whining about Santa Ana's leg which is on display in a military collection in Illinois. They've repeatedly requested it's return!
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Well, I guess it's time for them to hear, once again, that short and sweet sentence, "come and take it." Anyone think they will have better luck this time?
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10-01-2014, 02:01 AM
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Come and take it was a phrase used in Texas' fight for independence.
Molon Labe, come take, was used by the 300 greeks who held back the Persian Army for 3 days.
Molon Labe is also used by 2nd amendment folks when replying to Persians in DC.
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10-01-2014, 12:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by model70hunter
Come and take it was a phrase used in Texas' fight for independence.
Molon Labe, come take, was used by the 300 greeks who held back the Persian Army for 3 days.
Molon Labe is also used by 2nd amendment folks when replying to Persians in DC.
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Ive got both as sayings on some private purhases gripsfor my .45. The left side has the Dont Tread On Me flag with Molon Labe under it-the right side has the Gonzales Flag with Come and Take It under it.
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10-01-2014, 01:22 PM
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Interesting (and inspiring) the same sentiment (phrase) has been used throughout the ages by a variety of determined individuals.
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