How should liberals celebrate the 4th of July

OnTheEdge

http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2011/07/01 ... h-of-july/

Cosmo

Ahhhh, yes... Political Party affiliation partisanship... nothing says 'America', better than 'Political Party affiliation partisanship'.

brianlux

Cosmo wrote:

Ahhhh, yes... Political Party affiliation partisanship... nothing says 'America', better than 'Political Party affiliation partisanship'.

In other words, forget about ever celebrating some sort of "declaration of interdependence"?

arq

Cosmo

brianlux wrote:

Cosmo wrote:

Ahhhh, yes... Political Party affiliation partisanship... nothing says 'America', better than 'Political Party affiliation partisanship'.

In other words, forget about ever celebrating some sort of "declaration of interdependence"?

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In the minds of some... apparently, 'Yes'. It doesn't seem to matter that they are American... what seems to matter more is what political party they adhere to. That is where that interdependence exists... my hatred for the 'other party' defines my being.
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For me... Independence Day belongs to all Americans, not just the ones who share my opinions.

arq

Cosmo wrote:

For me... Independence Day belongs to all Americans, not just the ones who share my opinions.

CH156378

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVmHr5dm ... re=related

kenny olav

There's nothing wrong with a little fire worship, if you know how to do it.

http://janaaronyoung.com/html/fire_worship_july_4.html

^though this fool don't seem to like it much. Haha, the author of this webpage is clearly a nut, although it's an interesting collection of thoughts and information.

And there's some truth in what's being argued there.

I think if Americans were honest, they'd have to admit that 4th of July is a really a celebration of the beginning of summer. If our independence had been declared in February, would it be such a big deal?

No, it's a big deal because it's a summer festival, just like Christmas is a big deal because it's a winter festival... which is great... which is totally natural. And that's what we will never let go of our pre-Christian traditions. I just wish we could regain the sense that with these celebrations we are in fact showing reverence for the rhythms of nature, and if that were the case, maybe we'd once again show reverence and respect for nature itself.

Liberal enough response for ya?

Cosmo

kenny olav wrote:

There's nothing wrong with a little fire worship, if you know how to do it.
Liberal enough response for ya?

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Yeah... you anti-American, unpatriotic liberals should start your own country... why don't you move to Texas or Arizona with all of those other anti-4th/anti-fireworks liberal pansies?
http://news.yahoo.com/july-4-fireworks- ... 56416.html
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Nothing says 'America, The Beautiful'... like an out of control 750,000 acre wild fire in her wilderness. Don't you love the smell of scorched Earth in the morning? Smells like Liberty.

Prince Of Dorkness

I mean... at least that list acknowledges that America was pretty much built on the backs of slave labour and that it's only liberals who think that's a bad thing.

And vegan latteés should be made with coconut creamer. It's much thicker than soy milk and tastes better with coffee.

Prince Of Dorkness

Oh, but in the spirit of the OP, this is how Conservatives are probably going to spend their July 4th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... LOYw#t=52s

brandon10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxV9K3aw ... re=related


Merican enough for ya?

keeponrockin

Bong hits and fireworks would probably spook some people.

Halifax2TheMax

brandon10 wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxV9K3aw-h0&feature=related


Merican enough for ya?

And some wonder why Pearl Jam won't play the south?

OnTheEdge

brandon10 wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxV9K3aw-h0&feature=related


Merican enough for ya?

I listened to the first 45 seconds. And your fuckin a right!!!!

aerial

You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.
~Erma Bombeck

Drowned Out

aerial wrote:

You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.
~Erma Bombeck

So beersbee picnics and not having military parades excuses the fact that the US is the most aggressive, militarized nation in the world?
And getting fat = patriotism?
What a perfectly fitting quote for today, thanks aerial

usamamasan1

Great article. Thanks OP.

And the Number 1 way that Democrats could re-appropriate the Fourth of July is
1. Actually love their country and talk about it without always saying “I love America, but [issue probably having to do with their relationship with their fathers].”

Ha. So true on the moving train...

keeponrockin

usamamasan1 wrote:

Great article. Thanks OP.

And the Number 1 way that Democrats could re-appropriate the Fourth of July is
1. Actually love their country and talk about it without always saying “I love America, but [issue probably having to do with their relationship with their fathers].”

Ha. So true on the moving train...

I wasn't aware not wanting the US to bomb the shit out of a sovereign nation, who posed no threat to the USA (Iraq) had something to do with my relationship with my dad.

Stupid fucking article.

Prince Of Dorkness

usamamasan1 wrote:

Great article. Thanks OP.

And the Number 1 way that Democrats could re-appropriate the Fourth of July is
1. Actually love their country and talk about it without always saying “I love America, but [issue probably having to do with their relationship with their fathers].”

Ha. So true on the moving train...

So... living under the constant fear that my husband of 19 years could be deported if his work Visa isn't renewed one year... having to pay the same taxes as straight people but not getting the same rights, protections, responsibilities and privileges... That's my dad's fault?

I see.

Do you find it hard to walk with your head shoved all the way in there? Just asking.

gimmesometruth27

i had a great fourth.

i woke up and bought a new microwave because mine blew up last night. it is great that i can go to a huge corporate store called Target on independance day, a day where 95% of the population used to not have to work, and buy a microwave made in china from a corporation paying the elderly woman who rang me out who has worked there 24 years minimum wage and limits her hours to 12 hours a week because they have to prove that they are hiring people so their numbers go up each quarter and there are not enough hours to go around....god bless america.

then i went to a pool party in a very affluent area on this absolutely beautiful day and drank many beers and had great food and steaks with the beautiful women at the party. there were many professors from the big universities in town there, many intellectuals and artists and local celebrities there, and my band played a few sets and made triple our current going rate for half of the work. we essentially got paid to make a bunch of noise, drink beer, and hit on the women at the party. everything was very relaxed and chill, and nobody got upset if a nipple accidently slipped out. then i got to watch fireworks in the pool while making out with a beautiful woman who i had just met an hour before. you gotta love being in your mid 30s, single without any other concerns, and getting paid to attend parties that resemble hedonism II. god bless liberals and god bless america.