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BigmanPigman

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15. I remember it, everything was Red, White and Blue all over the place!

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 01:51 AM

Jul 3

Every TV show, every movie, every event was Red, White and Blue. Lunch boxes, fashions, TV commercials, etc...you couldn't get away from it for over a year. It really was EVERYWHERE!!!

I see it when I watch "old" movies from that time (like The Good Bye Girl).

I lived in Philly so it was even MORE patriotic than other cities. Philly was the center of 1976 celebrations.

The 300th birthday of Philadelphia in 1983 was also a HUGE event. Three continuous nights of fireworks. My birthday is July 3 (tomorrow) and I've been a proud "Yankee Doodle Dandee" until tRump.

Now I hate my country since most American voters have harmed everyone with their purposeful ignorance and hatred. Thanks a lot Raygun! 46 years of trickle down BS and, "god and greed are good"!!! Puke! This is NOT what I voted for and this proud patriot is pissed off and no longer proud, just 100% disgusted. It will take us 40 years to recover...and that's the most optimistic assessment I have.

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I was in eastern Massachusetts, not quite 1 year at my job. DFW Jul 3 #25

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