Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
13. Why not celebrate? Sure, America has done bad shit. Every country in the world has.
Tue Feb 11, 2025, 12:54 PM
Feb 2025

Sure, we've got the Felon in charge, but America at large is still the country we were born in. A country of rebels and a country of dissidents. The very fact that we're typing here, relatively freely, and voicing our opinions and choices is a testament to America itself. Even using DU is flying the flag of America's founding principles.

A shithead of a president is not a reason to avoid celebrating our history and heritage.

So, don't put up a Trump flag. Don't wear a MAGA hat. But enjoy the history of the moment and the history of our ancestors, and celebrate and revere all the best America has to offer. Myself, I'm celebrating my Hungarian-Australian wife. I'm celebrating my birthright. I'm celebrating the Constitution and most important, I'm honoring and respecting every man, woman and child that fell getting us here.

They deserve that one day. The other 364, we can panic, stress and freak out about whatever.

But you, and America, deserve that one day.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

I love 1776 the movie. I'll probably still watch it but won't do any celebrating... wcmagumba Feb 2025 #1
Ditto, and will hope something will have given us reason to celebrate. elleng Feb 2025 #2
Oh I dunno... TommyT139 Feb 2025 #3
Good! elleng Feb 2025 #4
Okay, maybe a little celebrating, like a small sparkly fountain in my complex parking lot... wcmagumba Feb 2025 #5
The psychics are saying that he'll be toast before the Ides of March. usonian Feb 2025 #6
Please please please...you psychos/psychics/physics rock.....! wcmagumba Feb 2025 #11
I think it's a great Topic to discuss proud patriot Feb 2025 #7
I agree that something needs to be done. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #9
My prediction is sadly unfolding.... Bread and Circuses Feb 2025 #8
Rendition Trump and Musk? 3825-87867 Feb 2025 #10
I will remember the words of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Undependence. In Congress, July 4, 1776. DFW Feb 2025 #12
Why not celebrate? Sure, America has done bad shit. Every country in the world has. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 2025 #13
I couldn't disagree more. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #15
We had the same with JFK. We had the same with Johnson. We had the same with Wilson and FDR. Hellbound Hellhound Feb 2025 #16
Jefferson's language in the Declaration of Independence from monarchy was inspiring. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #17
We should wear Constitution shirts and hand out pocket constitutions proud patriot Feb 2025 #19
We usually drive the county Democratic party float in our Bettie Feb 2025 #14
Releasing January 6 violent convicts was meant to be intimidation. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #18
A spending boycott. Hotler Feb 2025 #20
Funeral service for the Constitution nt Wicked Blue Feb 2025 #21
That's a solid reaction. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #22
Do Nothing Day IzzaNuDay Feb 2025 #23
I just recall his desire to bring in the military. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #24
Latest Discussions»The Way Forward»What should happen this c...»Reply #13