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Lonestarblue

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14. I will celebrate that I have lived most of my life in a country that of personal freedom. That country is now gone.

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 09:54 AM

Jul 4

I have always believed that our country is imperfect but that it was moving toward greater equality. That belief is gone. I have never been embarrassed to be an American until now because Trump and Republicans have turned the image of the US into a country filled with hateful, violent people who simply shoot and kill others because they’re angry. It’s a country where nonwhite people are not welcome, including its own citizens, and where even white people are not allowed to visit if they’ve ever criticized Trump, or Vance. But white South Africans who support apartheid are welcomed. Our standing in the world has declined significantly, and I have little hope that it will improve for whatever years I have left.

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I feel & hurt with you, but you MUST celebrate your wonderful country today [View all] Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 OP

Not long ago, I heard a French news person say something like: Walleye Jul 4 #1

I just returned from a visit to France and I was surprised at the positivity toward America. yardwork Jul 4 #8

Maybe the French could help US HarryM Jul 4 #22

They helped us the first time.... yardwork Jul 4 #28

it was only when USAid was dismantled NJCher Jul 4 #24

It will not be easy to reinstate USAID gab13by13 Jul 4 #26

What a kind, thoughtful, encouraging post. Tom Rinaldo Jul 4 #2

You are most welcome. It is heartfelt. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #30

There is nothing to celebrate by this patriot who believes in democracy. gab13by13 Jul 4 #3

I agree 110% with you. chicoescuela Jul 4 #5

You can do both at the same time. The US of A is worth fighting for and worth celebrating. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #7

Thank you for your support and encouragement Martin Eden Jul 4 #4

Grim determination is what is needed. An angry warrior is a dead warrior Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #37

Sorry but I can't Mystery sage Jul 4 #6

If you are unable to see how Canadian sovereignty, economy and friendships are hurting Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #16

In Amsterdam in 1944, a neighbor of Anne Frank gab13by13 Jul 4 #9

I have better things to do than celebrate a shithole country, Autumn Jul 4 #10

It seems and feels like one now, but it is not actually a shithole country. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #11

Tell me. Are you afraid to go grocery shopping because you might not get to Autumn Jul 4 #13

Yup, our great country is being governed based on fear and retribution. gab13by13 Jul 4 #20

The only small light in the tunnel gab13by13 Jul 4 #15

I put out my flag. I refuse to give up my patriotism Emile Jul 4 #12

My flag is always out. gab13by13 Jul 4 #18

I will celebrate that I have lived most of my life in a country that of personal freedom. That country is now gone. Lonestarblue Jul 4 #14

"There will be hard times until the corner is turned..." OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #17

It's a three-day weekend this year Torchlight Jul 4 #19

Very kind Kali Jul 4 #21

Thank you. The US population is about 340 million... CaptainTruth Jul 4 #23

Well and truly written. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #25

Define it for me please. gab13by13 Jul 4 #35

This 4th is different. I'm celebrating what we were, mourning what we've become Vogon_Glory Jul 4 #27

I completely understand that perspective and the hope. Well stated. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #29

At this moment in time... llmart Jul 4 #31

Thank you! redwitch Jul 4 #32

I appreciate the optimism Taraman Jul 4 #33

We need to reclaim the USA Simple-truth2025 Jul 4 #34

No thanks, nothing to celebrate unless you have a one way ticket out of shithole USA. nt ImNotGod Jul 4 #36

Bernardo de La Paz............ Upthevibe Jul 4 #38

Here's Zohran Mamdani on it... ck4829 Jul 4 #39

That's the kind of sentiment I endorse. Thanks for bringing it. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #41

There are still good people here, and good things here. But it's all under attack. Wingus Dingus Jul 4 #40

Thank you godsentme Jul 4 #42

No usedtobedemgurl Jul 4 #43

I will toast to your honorable statement sometime next month from Prague peacebuzzard Jul 5 #44

If I was living in Canada I might share your optimism. Hard to celebrate what used to be. Vinca Jul 5 #45