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LuckyCharms

(17,422 posts)
Sat Jul 2, 2022, 11:21 AM Jul 2022

Fuck the 4th of July. [View all]

Half the neighborhood was already drunk as shit last night.

Loud fireworks already. Americans love making noise at 200AM. 2 or 3 more days of this shit. A lot of screaming. WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Hoping my 11 year old dog doesn't die from fright because of all of the noise. It's hard and draining work trying to keep him calm.

Reversal of Roe v Wade.

Getting reasonable healthcare in this country is like having to solve a complicated puzzle.

Half the country not wearing masks at the beginning of the pandemic. Not social distancing. Not getting vaxxed. Those people are why people like me and my wife have to STILL sacrifice (we're both immunocompromised) so those people can have THEIR freedoms.

The Trump cabal.

Mean motherfuckers. The Let's Go Brandon crowd.

I used to love putting my flag out. It's not going out this year. I would fly it upside down, but the assholes around here would cheer that, because they would view it as a slam against Biden. So the flag stays inside this year.

I have family in the military, and I have family that have been wounded, and family that has perished in combat. I'll spend the holiday reflecting on their honorable sacrifices.

No barbeques, no fireworks, no nothing.

Sorry if this ruffles some feathers, but I'm stating how I feel.

I don't love this country anymore. But, I will always love what it almost was, and what it could be. And I will always honor those with honorable actions.





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Fuck the 4th of July. [View all] LuckyCharms Jul 2022 OP
I don't see much to celebrate - that's for sure. Worst 4th ever. Vinca Jul 2022 #1
I still celebrate. I like the picnics I go to and the fireworks at night jimfields33 Jul 2022 #31
Nothing to celebrate this year. CanonRay Jul 2022 #2
No feathers ruffled here. Doing pretty much the same... Wounded Bear Jul 2022 #3
I feel the same. Nothing worth celebrating this year. Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #4
Good post. I'm with you. brush Jul 2022 #5
It already sounds like a gun battle in my neighborhood, explosions going off till 2:00 or 3:00 AM. sop Jul 2022 #6
In which state do you live? SergeStorms Jul 2022 #82
Florida, of course. sop Jul 2022 #83
Ahhhhh.... SergeStorms Jul 2022 #84
Try going for a drive. Lentil takeout. Coconut juice. popcorn Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #7
I want to... LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #10
Double Ditto montanacowboy Jul 2022 #8
Have a safe and enjoyable trip! LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #11
Thank you! montanacowboy Jul 2022 #13
It's no more "Ruffles and Flourishes". Totally Tunsie Jul 2022 #9
Right there with ya luv2fly Jul 2022 #12
All this and Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #14
Ferrets are Cool: LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #16
Thank you so much LC Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #24
. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #27
Sorry to hear what you and your wife are enduring. Totally Tunsie Jul 2022 #39
Thank you. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #45
Thank you Tunsie Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #101
Bummer! ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #48
Thank you Prof Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #99
Ugh! SO sorry to hear that DFW Jul 2022 #94
Thank you DFW Ferrets are Cool Jul 2022 #100
Don't let them steal your country and your home from you. Wingus Dingus Jul 2022 #15
I never would. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #17
If you normally put your flag out, then put it out. Wingus Dingus Jul 2022 #20
Fly it upside, dishes signal! burrowowl Jul 2022 #55
I totally agree with you. PittBlue Jul 2022 #18
Try Benadryl, melatonin, or Dramamine for your pup. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #19
Thanks for the suggestions, but we've tried all of that. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #23
Yeah, I tried the thunder shirt too. Same result. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #91
Nice thing about living in the woods, deer don't drink or launch fireworks Amishman Jul 2022 #21
Radical extremists have taken over and are legislating from the bench. dalton99a Jul 2022 #22
Our country is being held hostage by a radical conservative news network bent on absolute power. Initech Jul 2022 #80
I'm with you. Paladin Jul 2022 #25
Maybe we should start making the 4t h like we made Christmas. Center on helping others. Maraya1969 Jul 2022 #26
I try not to make too much of holidays in general anyway. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #30
America has been a work in progress for 246 years Deminpenn Jul 2022 #28
Free wire hangers seabiscuit5920 Jul 2022 #29
No ruffled feathers Traildogbob Jul 2022 #32
Agree. BlueKentuckyGirl Jul 2022 #33
I personally wish we never broke away from Britain Marius25 Jul 2022 #34
That may have turned out better, or it may have turned out worse. hunter Jul 2022 #59
Thinking about that treestar Jul 2022 #64
I agree, LuckyCharms SidneyR Jul 2022 #35
We are with you. onecaliberal Jul 2022 #36
Agree totally. My daughter couldn't finish Howard Zinn's "Young People's History Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #37
Last year I ended up sitting in my bathroom with my cat Marthe48 Jul 2022 #38
That brought a smile to my face about your Golden Retriever... LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #41
Music hath charms Marthe48 Jul 2022 #97
Hang in There Lil Liberal Laura Jul 2022 #40
Take it back lefthandedskyhook Jul 2022 #42
I flew a 33 star Ameriacn flag for several years Progressive dog Jul 2022 #53
Good going! lefthandedskyhook Jul 2022 #56
I like this! treestar Jul 2022 #66
You made me cry lefthandedskyhook Jul 2022 #87
+1 gulliver Jul 2022 #81
Quick question ... aggiesal Jul 2022 #43
What I'm getting at is LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #54
I know what you're getting at, it was just a funny series of words ... aggiesal Jul 2022 #62
I'll be honest... LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #67
Subjective, relative, reduced Independence Day. Magoo48 Jul 2022 #44
THUNDERSHIRT & quarter or half a benadryl orleans Jul 2022 #46
I will stilll celebrate. Progressive dog Jul 2022 #47
Western States are a tinderbox. Add fireworks and jackasses? Unbelievably scary. Auggie Jul 2022 #49
Hang on! moondust Jul 2022 #50
I barbecue because it's summer, and I like to cook. I'm staying home. LuvLoogie Jul 2022 #51
I Understand ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #52
I hope all goes well. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #61
The Fourth of July is the date that the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted. panader0 Jul 2022 #57
None of the close by neighbors set off fireworks last year so I have no idea how the boys will do Siwsan Jul 2022 #58
Growing up, the "4th" was primarily celebrated as a time for family in my neighborhood. Solly Mack Jul 2022 #60
I think you should make this an OP. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #63
Nah. People can read my reply or not. Solly Mack Jul 2022 #65
Understood. And you are welcome. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #69
"-the day white men in America gained their independence from Great Britain-" misanthrope Jul 2022 #70
True. Solly Mack Jul 2022 #71
I've never been overtly patriotic anyway. paleotn Jul 2022 #68
Me too. I know where I live. Don't need a flag to remind me NewHendoLib Jul 2022 #72
Exactly!! paleotn Jul 2022 #92
Do you have a thyndershirt for your sr dog? SheltieLover Jul 2022 #73
I'm not kidding here... LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #74
Poor dog! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #76
I'll check it out. Thank you! n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #77
Yw! Here it is again SheltieLover Jul 2022 #79
Link with pix how to wrap with ace bandage SheltieLover Jul 2022 #78
I agree, but... Mr. Ected Jul 2022 #75
I'm still celebrating like I always do. Screw those who try to ruin the country. oldsoftie Jul 2022 #85
That is pretty much exactly the wrong thing to do. gulliver Jul 2022 #86
That's exactly right. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #88
Well, I think your actions and beliefs are wrong (in this case) gulliver Jul 2022 #89
You're missing my point. But you know that. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #90
I sympathize with the reasons you have and your point gulliver Jul 2022 #93
A responsible opposing viewpoint. brooklynite Jul 2022 #95
Understand and appreciate your point of view. LuckyCharms Jul 2022 #96
How about fucking social media instead, including this one? Hortensis Jul 2022 #98
Our city is having a Naturalization ceremony the evening of the 4th. former9thward Jul 2022 #102
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