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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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Considering I dont live in the US, yes

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

"Come all ye young rebels And list while I sing For the love of one's country Tis a terrible thing It banishes fear with the Speed of a flame And makes us all part of The patriot's game...."

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

I'm celebrating Happy Fireworks Day!

I've got new neighbors that are probably about to hear, "Fire in the hole!" unironically for the first time. You can actually see the shockwave from my blackpowder signal cannon. Good chance the cops show up.

I usually use the cannon to vaporize 10oz of kerosene for a nice mushroom cloud of fire, but I'll have to see how it goes.

I'm a pyro.

Y'all wear safety glasses if having bottle rocket fights or roman candle duels.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago

Because of Patriotism they had it so easy to turn it into Nationalism and now turn it to fascism.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Best day to begin taking your country back. Too bad the couch is so comfy.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You know there are people out there who are actually getting off their couch and fighting?Active revolution isn’t for everyone, but you don’t have to keep normalizing laziness and cowardice. You can instead use your voice to encourage action.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I have. I get berated. Fuck america.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Good energy here.

Thank you.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I imagine almost everyone who's not American, like 95.5% of the world population.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago

Feeling patriotic towards a country of traitors.

US best values have been lost long time ago.

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