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Posted on 7/4/26 at 7:30 am to Archives
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I'm curious how the media would have pushed the 250th had a Democrat won the White House.
They hate America, I seriously doubt there would be any celebration of American.
At this moment, they hate Trump even more than they hate America, so we see a double dose of hate.
They can only criticize due to holding the majority.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 7:36 am to greenbean
The globalists are winning. Fights not over, but we have been successfully split along political lines and the 250 is now a political statement, not a moment of unity.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 7:36 am to greenbean
I know it’s cliché but we really were a different country in 1976. Even considering the division coming out of the Vietnam war.
You’re not just imagining things. I remember it well.
You’re not just imagining things. I remember it well.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 7:52 am to greenbean
1976 schools taught patriotism and faith in God. Now they teach anti God and America sucks. They also tolerate disrespect with no morals.
This post was edited on 7/4/26 at 8:01 am
Posted on 7/4/26 at 7:58 am to greenbean
quote:in 1976 we were basically nuetered as a superpower due to Vietnam and the volatility of the era. The radical left was too afraid to speak their minds then, the media was still largely fair and balanced instead of a corrupt leftists tool.
There seemed to have been a much bigger deal made of the bicentennial in 1976. I vaguely remember it, but it seemed like people came together and celebrated. In my small town, I'm told (by older siblings), that many of the men of the town grew out beards and marched in a parade as the founding fathers.
I don't get much vibe of the 250 anniversary, I realize everything now is politicalized and half the country hates the other half, but I was hoping the country would come together for this.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:03 am to greenbean
All I remember was the Bicentennial train.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:07 am to greenbean
One big difference between then and now: then, if you called someone a communist or a socialist it was a bad insult, and almost anyone called those names would vehemently deny it. Now we have a significant portion of the population and media that thinks those philosophies are just another choice and it’s ok. That’s a huge difference.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:07 am to greenbean
Well its been 50 years. Our country isn't filled with patriotic Americans anymore, much less Americans.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:08 am to greenbean
quote:"Diversity" will ruin national pride.
much bigger deal made of the bicentennial in 1976.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:23 am to greenbean
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There seemed to have been a much bigger deal made of the bicentennial in 1976.
And you would be correct. I was 6yo and I remember it was red, white, and blue everywhere. It was a big deal. Today, roughly half the country is proud of the 250th. The other half are miserable fricks. Life's too short. Get out there and celebrate the greatest country there ever was. Happy 4th everyone!!!
This post was edited on 7/4/26 at 9:24 am
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:42 am to greenbean
I’m 64, and yes it was a big deal.
We went to a local celebration where there were sack races and watermelon eating contests held on an old plantation property.
But we have to remember it was a time before the internet, and social media. Many families didn’t even have cable tv at this time. Kids spent the majority of their time playing outside and the adult families would visit and do things like playing cards, etc.
Not only this, but people in whole were much more patriotic and loving of their own country.
We went to a local celebration where there were sack races and watermelon eating contests held on an old plantation property.
But we have to remember it was a time before the internet, and social media. Many families didn’t even have cable tv at this time. Kids spent the majority of their time playing outside and the adult families would visit and do things like playing cards, etc.
Not only this, but people in whole were much more patriotic and loving of their own country.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:52 am to Kafka
Not, try again.
On 9-11 both sides united for a few months. Not one of you drove from Quebec City, Quebec to Tampa, Fl and saw what we saw. Every overpass, every bridge had American flags flying. Even the Canadians were united with us.
I was impressed, but stated “We’ll be back at others throats in a few weeks.”
On 9-11 both sides united for a few months. Not one of you drove from Quebec City, Quebec to Tampa, Fl and saw what we saw. Every overpass, every bridge had American flags flying. Even the Canadians were united with us.
I was impressed, but stated “We’ll be back at others throats in a few weeks.”
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:59 am to makersmark1
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People could disagree about stuff back then and still be friends.
Now politics is more like a religion for some people.
If you don’t endorse all of their ideas, thoughts, actions, you must be canceled.
I say this all the time.
It started with 24 hour news, when news had to be invented to fill time. To get more ratings, outrage had to be flamed. Social media has made that much worse.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 9:59 am to bluedragon
quote:When the attacks were announced in a Baltimore schoolroom, the students cheered
Not, try again.
On 9-11 both sides united for a few months. Not one of you drove from Quebec City, Quebec to Tampa, Fl and saw what we saw. Every overpass, every bridge had American flags flying. Even the Canadians were united with us.
I was impressed, but stated “We’ll be back at others throats in a few weeks.”
One black radio call in show got numerous callers praising the attacks, using the classic phrase "The chickens had come home to roost" - also said about the attacks by distringuished UK historian Mary Beard
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:07 am to Kafka
Small numbers. Your argument stinks.
National pride was everywhere other your lame examples.
I gave a ground eye view across Canada and down the east coast.
You, in turn, read a news article, while hiding under the bed.
Try again.
National pride was everywhere other your lame examples.
I gave a ground eye view across Canada and down the east coast.
You, in turn, read a news article, while hiding under the bed.
Try again.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:09 am to bluedragon
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You, in turn, read a news article, while hiding under the bed
ad hominem much?
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:15 am to Kafka
Admit….you were at home hiding under the bed.
I was at Quebec City, Quebec. Working
You hid under the bed and a few news releases. We saw the Canadian and US reactions first hand.
Lost your argument and look stupid because of it.
I was at Quebec City, Quebec. Working
You hid under the bed and a few news releases. We saw the Canadian and US reactions first hand.
Lost your argument and look stupid because of it.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:16 am to lynxcat
Agreed
Posted on 7/4/26 at 10:16 am to greenbean
How can you tell the country isn’t together?
It wouldn’t stop our family and friends from celebrating
It wouldn’t stop our family and friends from celebrating
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