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?

  • Kaboom@reddthat.com
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    God I hate Lemmy sometimes. Go buy some fireworks, get the grill out, and hang with family. I don’t fucking care if you’re not into it. Just do it.

    Get off the screen for a few hours. You need it

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      Aww, conservadaddy is upset the American tradition is dying of its own consequences. “Just do it 😭” they say.

      🎻 🎶

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      I don’t fucking care if you’re not into it. Just do it.

      What’s the point in doing it if I’m not into it? Who am I doing it for at that point?

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      15 hours ago

      How do fireworks help my neighbor’s PTSD, let alone my own mental health?

      I can grill on my own time, thanks.

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          How the hell would you know? Any fool who asserts that they know what’s best for a complete strange they know nothing about is not someone I would EVER trust.

          Celebrating a descent into fascism? Oh, but of course, celebrating the complete breakdown of social support structures as they’re replaced with the populace getting terrorized by our own military is OBVIOUSLY such an unparalleled cause for celebration.

          Wait, no, that’s fucking asinine. When did you last touch grass, buddy???

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              See, you can’t even get that right. They just sprayed my lawn!

              Sheesh, dude. It’s like you’re not even trying! Oh, wait… ʕ ͡° ʖ̯ ͡°ʔ

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                  1 hour ago

                  Oh, god. You’re so boring!!

                  LIVE A LITTLE!

                  I’d say it won’t hurt, bit I lie. Don’t worry, though; it builds character. 😆

                  But seriously, go away now…