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I was talking to one of my friends and he mentioned staying home on July 4, citing how there are a lot of really ugly things going on in the US.

After thinking about this myself, I'm starting to feel the same way. Instead of being proud of the country, I'm feeling like I'm just another wallet that companies and the government are trying to suck all the money out of.

The cost of living is going up, the housing market is a nightmare, I don't feel very confident in our government at all, the job market is a nightmare...

I think I'll be staying home this year too... anyone else?

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[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You know what will make you feel better? Learn about early American history, specifically the Revolutionary War and the period shortly before it. Ordinary citizens conquered one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Ordinary citizens. People like you and me. There was no “perfect savior” to lead them, either - George Washington was in over his head at first, but was smart enough to learn from his mistakes.

What’s going on now is nothing to celebrate, but the ani-establishment heroes of the past certainly are.

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[–] LoboAureo@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Me, but not from USA, so....

[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I'll make a nice meal and reflect on what's driving us further from the country we're supposed to be. Thinking of it more like memorial day until there's something to celebrate again.

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I don't know if I ever did but I certainly don't now.

[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I’m excited, it’s British Thanksgiving!

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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

The last patriotism got squeezed out of me a good decade ago.

I could give two shits about this holiday.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)
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[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I just want my day off so I can have morning sex with my partner and set fireworks off with my kids.

[–] linrilang@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Yeah… feels like the meaning behind the holiday has been completely lost. It’s hard to celebrate when so many people are struggling with basic things like housing and healthcare.

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Not at all, but I'll take the paid day off

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 3 points 3 months ago

Can't type.... Robot AI dog is following me....gotta keep running. Freedom!

[–] agent_nycto@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I've decided to actively take the flag back from conservatives. There are some good ideals and good people in this country, and good people who fought for those ideals. I'm not proud of most of what the government has done and all of what it is doing now, but I can be proud of the people who want to get along with everyone and fight for diversity and freedom and the good things that should be fought for.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 3 points 3 months ago

I'm not celebrating patriotism. I'm celebrating a 3 day weekend.

[–] MeaanBeaan@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Honestly nationalism for the US has always been kinda gross to me. We've never really had much to be proud of as a nation historically.

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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 3 points 3 months ago

It’s a free show. With the right people it’s good, but I understand your feeling.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I'm kinda the opposite, but I have the same reasons. I love where I live, I just wish they'd do better and I do what I can to help. I don't need to wave a flag, people can see where I stand by what I do. If that's not patriotism I don't know what is.

Nobody i know is hosting or attending a formal celebration, aside from one person attending a "Fuck Trump" bbq instead.

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