I'm boycotting America this year.
this post was submitted on 02 Jul 2025
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I was hoping everyone would turn out for another No Kings event but I guess too many people complained.
If we can’t be proud of the mess we’re in now, maybe we can be proud of the people who speak up, who try to create change. Maybe we can hark back to our origins tearing down oppressive political and corporate systems. Maybe we can hold up the mythical ideas that used to unite us and fight to make them true. It’s our duty as patriotic citizens to set our country on the right path toward one we can be proud of.
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Lot of people I know are staying home, Generally on the 4th, for the last decade trumpers get black out drunk and end up killing people with their boats and gaint trucks.
Oh goodness no. America has fallen, what the fuck does July 4th mean.
I would be very concerned about anybody who is feeling patriotic this year
being hopeful and not having given up is one thing. but patriotic? entirely shameful
Unless a large protest is happening in my city, I'm not planning to be outside on July 4.
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I’ll be staying home this year. There is nothing to celebrate. At this point I’d rather watch it all burn down.
i'm also staying home. if someone "how dare you!"'s you, tell them you like celebrating not-fascist countries.
personally, i think i'll adopt and celebrate mexico's holidays
Nobody i know is hosting or attending a formal celebration, aside from one person attending a "Fuck Trump" bbq instead.
I mean I always stay home because I'm an introvert, but yeah, mirroring what other's have already said in this thread, I haven't had much to feel patriotic about since at least the Dubya Bush years. So probably more than 20 years of not feeling it.
Right now I'd call my mood more embarrassed than patriotic.
I would welcome a brain drain to Europe.
i never understood how people especially can be proud of once country. in Europe being a patriot is very much frowned upon.
As if there was a reason to celebate that cancer country any other year
I haven't gone to see fireworks in a few years. Recently I just go to Walmart and buy some big packs and let my kids enjoy lighting them off and just having fun. Plus the long weekend is awesome.
Yeah I’m just sick of all the greed and racism. I just want some MANSA (Make America not suck anymore)
I would like MANA (Make America Nice Again)
My friends and I use it as an excuse to have a get together. None of us use it to celebrate the United States or its independence.
I grew up with smart parents. We were never patriotic, this country has sucked for decades
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.