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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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[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

As if there was a reason to celebate that cancer country any other year

[–] Peter_Arbeitslos@feddit.org 19 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (6 children)

Kinda interesting how you US-Americans have a certain day for being even more patriotic than the average US-patriotism rest of the time. As a German I personally haven't felt patriotic at any point in my life and most of the people I know (probably more left-leaning than German average) always looked at your patriotism (espacially on July 4th) with a certain lack of understanding. Why even be patriotic? Why always raise the US-flag? Why are there Florida men running through hurricanes with an US-flag? I know independence and stuff, but still why celebrate your patriotism even more on a specific date, even as a more left-leaning person?

[–] yarr@feddit.nl 13 points 2 days ago (8 children)

I mean, I'd think of it as like being proud of your home and the accomplishments of the country. That doesn't seem very odd to me. It's just that lately, I feel like as a nation we are just making so many mistakes and I feel ashamed, not proud of the country.

I have no enthusiasm to raise the US flag this July 4th, excepting maybe showing it upside down as a sign of distress.

When I think about the US and its future, I just get a sinking feeling and I don't feel very happy about it. I'm ashamed how far this country has fallen in the past two decades.

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[–] foggy@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I believe you're supposed to fly a flag upside down in times of distress.

I think it would be wildly powerful for some cities to flip their flags for the 4th.

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[–] WanderWisley@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

Same I will be working on the 4th so I’ll just be making good hoilday pay while most of my trump supporting coworkers will be celebrating the downfall of this country. Fuck this shit, fuck everyone who is onboard with the current situation of this country. Stay safe everyone.

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I’m traveling outside the US. Got a decent price on the flights too

People around the country have stood up to make change.

Our politicians haven't done good for the people.

Take back the power.

Join a No Kings March on July 4th

Celebrate the awesome people of this country, join in.

We want massive change. Politicians may act deaf to anything but money. The money flow changes when we stand together

[–] shark_phenomenon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Unless a large protest is happening in my city, I'm not planning to be outside on July 4.

[–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 day ago

I’ll be staying home this year. There is nothing to celebrate. At this point I’d rather watch it all burn down.

[–] linrilang@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day 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.

[–] hardcoreufo@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

It's been almost 20 years since I felt patriotic. I mostly just comfort the dog and hope the yahoos don't accidentally burn my house down.

Oh goodness no. America has fallen, what the fuck does July 4th mean.

I'm boycotting America this year.

[–] apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

Patriotism is jingoism at this point. Haven't felt that for decades.

[–] Bebopalouie@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 day ago
[–] anachrohack@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I haven't believed in America in a few years now. Certainly not since the pandemic. As far as I'm concerned, the state I'm from is the only place I owe any allegiance to. The other states can go fuck themselves, especially the red ones

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

I normally enjoy some fireworks every year, but have zero interest this year.

[–] Doom@ttrpg.network 4 points 1 day ago

I grew up with smart parents. We were never patriotic, this country has sucked for decades

[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

I’m very proud to be a Californian. I’m utterly embarrassed to be an American.

[–] zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No. Though I'm not American which may impact that

[–] Doom@ttrpg.network 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

that's really unamerican of you

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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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